Pedagogical Agents for Learning

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Author(s): Noah L. Schroeder (Wright State University, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 23
Source title: Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Dong Hwa Choi (Park University, USA), Amber Dailey-Hebert (Park University, USA)and Judi Simmons Estes (Park University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9837-6.ch010

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Virtual Learning Environments

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Abstract

Throughout the past two decades, researchers have seen rapid innovations in the field of learning technologies. Virtual reality, video games, and online learning are becoming quite common in educational contexts. Pedagogical agents are often present in a variety of these virtual environments. Pedagogical agents are virtual characters with an on-screen presence that are designed to facilitate learning in multimedia environments. In this chapter the author examines the theoretical rationale for incorporating a pedagogical agent into a learning environment, critically examines their effectiveness for learning, and discusses how they have been implemented in research studies to date. Suggestions for future research in virtual reality environments are highlighted.

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