Affective pedagogical agent (PA) is an image of a character embedded in multimedia
lessons with the ability to influence learners' affective experiences and learning …

The rise of audio deepfakes presents a significant security threat that undermines trust in
digital communications and media. These synthetic audio technologies can convincingly …

The goal of this study was to determine whether learning processes and outcomes are
affected by the emotional tone of the computer-generated voice in a narrated slideshow. In a …

This meta-analysis explores the impact of positive instructors on learning from instructional
videos. Both the contagion theory and the cognitive-affective theory of learning with media …

Advances in voice technology and voice user interfaces (VUIs)--such as Alexa, Siri, and
Google Home--have opened up the potential for many new types of interaction. However …

Abstract Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) combines gamification with educational
content to create engaging learning experiences tailored to today's learners. Non-Playable …

Background Given the current technological advancements and the growing need for
remote education, multimedia learning has become more popular among teachers and …

To enhance the effectiveness of educational games, researchers have advocated adding
learning supports in educational games, but this may come at the cost of disrupting the …

The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has significantly improved the
quality of computer-synthesized voices in modern text-to-speech (TTS) engines. Various …

The research community has long been interested in human interaction with embodied
virtual characters in virtual reality (VR). At the same time, interaction with self-similar virtual …