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Affective Tutoring System for Better Learning

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  • Abdolhossein Sarrafzadeh

    (Massey University, New Zealand)

  • Samuel T.V. Alexander

    (Massey University, New Zealand)

  • Jamshid Shanbehzadeh

    (Tarbiat Moalem University, Iran)

Abstract

Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) are still not as effective as one-on-one human tutoring. The next generation of intelligent tutors are expected to be able to take into account the emotional state of students. This paper presents research on the development of an Affective Tutoring System (ATS). The system called “Easy with Eve” adapts to students via a lifelike animated agent who is able to detect student emotion through facial expression analysis, and can display emotion herself. Eve’s adaptations are guided by a case-based method for adapting to student states; this method uses data that was generated by an observational study of human tutors. This paper presents an analysis of facial expressions of students engaged in learning with human tutors and how a facial expression recognition system, a life like agent and a case based system based on this analysis have been integrated to develop an ATS for mathematics.

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  • Abdolhossein Sarrafzadeh & Samuel T.V. Alexander & Jamshid Shanbehzadeh, 2009. "Affective Tutoring System for Better Learning," International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), IGI Global, vol. 1(1), pages 61-77, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jmbl00:v:1:y:2009:i:1:p:61-77
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