Corroborating Emotion Theory with Role Theory and Agent Technology: a Framework for Designing Emotional Agents as Tutoring Entities
B.F. Marin, Axel Hunger, Stefan Werner · Journal of Networks · 2006
Abstract—The use of animated agents in computer based learning environments as a tutoring paradigm can be benefic and increase the learners ’ motivation. This paper discusses the premises under which synthetic agents can be pedagogically effective as tutors in a collaborative learning environment. This research is a follow-up of our previous investigation on usage of agent technology in distance learning environments [5]. This work will highlight a framework for creating believable synthetic agents.