Corroborating Emotion Theory with Role Theory and Agent Technology: a Framework for Designing Emotional Agents as Tutoring Entities

Abstract

The use of animated agents in computer based learning environments as a tutoring paradigm can be benefic and increase the learners’ motivation. This paper discusses the premises under which synthetic agents can be pedagogically effective as tutors in a collaborative learning environment. This research is a follow-up of our previous investigation on usage of agent technology in distance learning environments. This work will highlight a framework for creating believable synthetic agents.