Technological advancements have improved the capabilities of pedagogical agents to
communicate with students. However, an increased use of pedagogical agents in learning …

A pedagogical agent is an anthropomorphic virtual character used in an online learning
environment to serve instructional purposes. The design of pedagogical agents changes …

Background Virtual reality simulations are shown to be an effective approach for
interprofessional nurse-physician communication training. However, its scalability is …

Pedagogical agents (PAs) communicate verbally and non-verbally with students in digital
and virtual reality/augmented reality learning environments. PAs have been shown to be …

The objective of this article is to analyze the didactic functionality of a chatbot to improve the
results of the students of the National University of Distance Education (UNED/Spain) in …

The current paper investigates an essential design component of virtual humans, the voice
they communicate with, by examining the impact of varied voice types. A standard voice …

Abstract Self-regulated learning (SRL), learners' monitoring and control of cognitive,
affective, metacognitive, and motivational processes, is essential for learning. However …

In this study, a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted Think-Aloud Pair Problem-
Solving (TAPPS) learning strategy was introduced to support ethical dilemma-related …

Artificial intelligence generates vibrant characters, encompassing teachers, peer students,
and advisors within diverse educational media. However, the impact of the perceived …

Research has shown that creating environments in which social cues are present (social
agency) benefits learning. One way to create these environments is to incorporate a virtual …