An investigation into the efficacy of avatar-based systems for student advice

Authors

  • E. Currie Middlesex University
  • P. H. Harvey Middlesex University
  • P. Daryanani Middlesex University
  • J. C. Augusto Middlesex University
  • R. Arif Middlesex University
  • A. Ali Middlesex University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4108/eai.15-6-2016.151450

Keywords:

Accessibility and usability of web-based instruction, augmented reality solutions, student engagement, teaching/educational models, frameworks, virtual learning environments

Abstract

Student support is an important function in all universities. Most students expect access to support 24/7, but support staff cannot be available at all times of day. This paper addresses this problem, describing the development of an avatar-based system to guide students through the materials provided by a university student employability service. Firstly, students and staff were surveyed to establish the demand for such a system. The system was then constructed. Finally, the system was evaluated by students and staff, which led to a clearer understanding of the optimal role for avatar-based systems and consequent improvements to the system’s functionality.

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Published

15-06-2016

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 11 (2016): EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning

Section

Research articles

License

This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 4.0 license, which permits unlimited use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium so long as the original work is properly cited.

How to Cite

[1]
“An investigation into the efficacy of avatar-based systems for student advice”, EAI Endorsed Trans e-Learn, vol. 3, no. 11, p. e5, Jun. 2016, doi: 10.4108/eai.15-6-2016.151450.

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