Preliminary design guidelines for pedagogical agent interface image

ABSTRACT

Pedagogical agent image is a key feature for animated interface agents. Experimental research indicates that agent interface images should be carefully designed, considering both the relevant outcomes (learning or motivational) together with student characteristics. This paper summarizes empirically-derived design guidelines for pedagogical agent image.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
          Subjects: Computer-assisted instruction (CAI)

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors, Performance, Reliability

Keywords:
agent, human-computer interaction, image, motivation, pedagogical agent, social interface, user studies