Exploring the Use of Role Model Avatars in Educational Games

Autor:	Dominic Kao, D. Fox Harrell
Rok vydání:	2021
Zdroj:	Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Digital Entertainment. 11:29-35
ISSN:	2334-0924 2326-909X
Popis:	Research has indicated that role models have the potential to boost academic performance. In this paper, we describe an experiment exploring role models as game avatars in an educational game. Of particular interest are the effects of these avatars on players' performance and engagement. Participants were randomly assigned to a condition: a) user selected role model avatar, or b) user selected shape avatar. Results suggest that role models are heavily preferred. African American participants had higher game affect in the role model condition. South Asian participants had higher self-reported engagement in the role model condition. Participants that completed
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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