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In this paper we present the cast of pedagogical agents in the DynaLearn Intelligent Learning Environment. We describe the different character roles and how they interact with the learners. Our aim in using these characters is to increase the learners’ motivation.
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Wißner, M. et al. (2011). Character Roles and Interaction in the DynaLearn Intelligent Learning Environment. In: Biswas, G., Bull, S., Kay, J., Mitrovic, A. (eds) Artificial Intelligence in Education. AIED 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 6738. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21869-9_109
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