(AI peers) are people learning from the same standpoint: Perception of AI characters in a Collaborative Science Investigation
Project Overview
This document examines the use of generative AI characters in education, particularly focusing on scenario-based assessments (SBA). It emphasizes how these AI characters can significantly enhance social presence, trust, and perceived effectiveness within learning environments, especially among high school students engaged in collaborative science investigations. The findings reveal that learners have a positive perception of AI characters, considering them effective companions that not only engage students but also support the cultivation of essential skills like collaborative problem-solving. The integration of generative AI in educational settings thus presents a promising avenue for improving student engagement and learning outcomes, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool in modern pedagogy.
Key Applications
Scenario-Based Assessment (SBA) using AI-generated characters
Context: High school learners engaging in a collaborative science investigation.
Implementation: AI characters were integrated into a scenario-based language assessment for science purposes (SBLA-SP), utilizing Text-to-Video technology for interaction.
Outcomes: Learners reported high levels of trust, social presence, and perceived effectiveness of AI characters, leading to a positive intention to adopt AI-driven education.
Challenges: Lack of bidirectional interaction and the need for more personalized feedback from AI characters.
Implementation Barriers
Technical
AI characters currently provide scripted responses rather than dynamic, real-time interactions.
Proposed Solutions: Future research should explore AI-driven interactive characters that can offer real-time adaptive feedback and enhancements in AI interaction capabilities to allow for more personalized and responsive feedback.
Perception
Learners reported a need for more bidirectional communication with AI characters to foster emotional connections.
Proposed Solutions: Enhancements in AI interaction capabilities to allow for more personalized and responsive feedback.
Project Team
Eunhye Grace Ko
Researcher
Soo Hyoung Joo
Researcher
Contact Information
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Authors: Eunhye Grace Ko, Soo Hyoung Joo
Source Publication: View Original PaperLink opens in a new window
Project Contact: Dr. Jianhua Yang
LLM Model Version: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18
Analysis Provider: Openai