Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments
We assume that learners generate self-reference to a topic dealt with in class through motivational prompts of a pedagogical agent (PA). This assumption is based on self-determination theory and organismic integration theory. Consequently, learners are more motivated and achieve better learning resu...
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| description | We assume that learners generate self-reference to a topic dealt with in class through motivational prompts of a pedagogical agent (PA). This assumption is based on self-determination theory and organismic integration theory. Consequently, learners are more motivated and achieve better learning results. We examined the influence of motivational prompts on learning success and motivation in a digital learning environment. Therefore, we implemented a PA within a web-based learning environment in order to scaffold learners’ autonomous motivation. In an experimental pre-post design (n = 60), learning success and motivation were analyzed comparing learning environments with and without PA/prompting. Results suggest that learners with a PA reach a higher level of knowledge than learners without a PA. There was no significant influence of motivational prompts on motivation itself. The limitations and conclusions of this study are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-45de538382c04010a6d380fc9638a1be2023-11-17T12:05:34ZengMDPI AGKnowledge2673-95852023-01-0131536710.3390/knowledge3010004Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning EnvironmentsInes Zeitlhofer0Joerg Zumbach1Verena Aigner2Department of Educational Science, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunnerstr. 34, A-5020 Salzburg, AustriaDepartment of Educational Science, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunnerstr. 34, A-5020 Salzburg, AustriaDepartment of Educational Science, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunnerstr. 34, A-5020 Salzburg, AustriaWe assume that learners generate self-reference to a topic dealt with in class through motivational prompts of a pedagogical agent (PA). This assumption is based on self-determination theory and organismic integration theory. Consequently, learners are more motivated and achieve better learning results. We examined the influence of motivational prompts on learning success and motivation in a digital learning environment. Therefore, we implemented a PA within a web-based learning environment in order to scaffold learners’ autonomous motivation. In an experimental pre-post design (n = 60), learning success and motivation were analyzed comparing learning environments with and without PA/prompting. Results suggest that learners with a PA reach a higher level of knowledge than learners without a PA. There was no significant influence of motivational prompts on motivation itself. The limitations and conclusions of this study are discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9585/3/1/4motivationonline learningscaffoldingself-determination theory |
| spellingShingle | Ines Zeitlhofer Joerg Zumbach Verena Aigner Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments Knowledge motivation online learning scaffolding self-determination theory |
| title | Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments |
| title_full | Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments |
| title_short | Effects of Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Knowledge Acquisition and Motivation in Digital Learning Environments |
| title_sort | effects of pedagogical agents on learners knowledge acquisition and motivation in digital learning environments |
| topic | motivation online learning scaffolding self-determination theory |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9585/3/1/4 |
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