LONG-TERM INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL ROBOT FACILITATOR OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS

Elinor Mizrahi, Noa Danzig, Goren Gordon

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Abstract

In this contribution, we present a follow-up work-in-progress on an innovative system for facilitating small-group online discussions using an avatar during a video conference. A previous study has shown that the system had an effective, understandable, and more participatory interaction. Here, we examine long-term usage and its effects on subjective perceptions as well as objective engagement measures. Five groups of fifth and sixth grade students had six interactions with the avatar's facilitation. The results of the study show that all measures remained stable throughout the entire interaction, suggesting that the previous results were not due to the novelty effect and that the system is capable of maintaining long-term engagement and learning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age, CELDA 2022
EditorsDemetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler, Pedro Isaias, Luis Rodrigues
PublisherIADIS Press
Pages349-353
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789898704436
StatePublished - 2022
Event19th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age, CELDA 2022 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 8 Nov 202210 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age, CELDA 2022

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age, CELDA 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period8/11/2210/11/22

Keywords

  • Facilitation
  • Group Activity
  • Video Conference
  • Virtual Agent

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Education

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