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The potential of affective computing in e-learning: The journey from theory to practice in the “Myself” project
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Mantovani, Fabrizia
Confalonieri, Linda
Mortillaro, Marcello
Realdon, Olivia
Zurloni, Valentino
Anolli, Luigi
Published in A. Tzanavari & N. Tsapatsoulis. Affective, Interactive and Cognitive Methods for E-Learning Design: Creating an Optimal Education Experience. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. 2010
Abstract The main goal of this chapter is to discuss the potential of affective computing for improving the e-learning experience, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective. First, we focus on the important role emotions play in the (e-)learning process and on the rationale to include affect in e-learning design . Second, we briefly present three trends in the affective computing domain which represent the core features of the EU-funded project on technology-enhanced learning “Myself”: the use of affective Embodied Conversational Agents as virtual tutors; the possibility of automatic recognition of - and adaptation to- the emotional and motivational state of the learner; the use of 3D simulations for web-based training of emotional competence. Finally, focusing on the feature of automatic recognition and adaptation, we present an account of the approach developed within the project and use it as a framework for discussing the main benefits and current limitations to the complex process of integration of affective computing features into e-learning systems.
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ISBN: 9781605669403
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Centres et instituts / Centre interfacultaire des sciences affectives
Research group Affective sciences
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(ISO format) 		MANTOVANI, Fabrizia et al. The potential of affective computing in e-learning: The journey from theory to practice in the “Myself” project. In: A. Tzanavari & N. Tsapatsoulis (Ed.). Affective, Interactive and Cognitive Methods for E-Learning Design: Creating an Optimal Education Experience. Hershey, PA : IGI Global, 2010. https://archive-ouverte.unige.ch/unige:97768

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