Vrobotator: A Virutal Robot Facilitator of Small Group Discussions for K-12 (Short Paper)

Elinor Mizrahi, Noa Danzig, Goren Gordon

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the importance of efficient and accommodating online educational experiences. In this contribution, we present work-in-progress on the development of a novel system for facilitation of small group online discussions using an avatar during video conferencing. Four groups of eighth and ninth grades’ students interacted with the system, with and without avatar guidance. Our pilot study results show that students reported the avatar-guided learning to be more efficient, easier to follow, and inducing more engagement and active participation. Students also showed better understanding of the learned subject with the avatar guidance, as shown by the post-session questionnaires. This system shows promise in future online educational activities as a facilitator of discussions with K-12 students.
Translated title of the contributionVrobotator: רובוט מנחה וירטואלי לדיון של קבוצות קטנות עבור בתי ספר (מאמר קצר)
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationהאדם הלומד בעידן הדיגיטלי
Subtitle of host publicationספר הכנס השבעה-עשר לחקר חדשנות וטכנולוגיות למידה על שם צ'ייס
Editorsיורם עשת-אלקלעי, אינה בלאו, ניצה נרי, אבנר כספי, תרצה לוטרמן, יעל סידי, יורם קלמן
Place of Publicationרעננה
Publisherהאוניברסיטה הפתוחה, מרכז המחקר לשילוב טכנולוגיות בהוראה ע"ש צ'ייס
PagesE77-E83
StatePublished - 2022

IHP Publications

  • ihp
  • Computer communication
  • Intergroup relations
  • Robotics
  • Schools
  • Social groups
  • Virtual reality

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