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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Classroom Management

Background:

  • Global teacher shortages necessitate innovative educational solutions.
  • Existing research on robots in education often lacks routine, whole-classroom integration.
  • Avatar robots offer a potential method for remote human presence in classrooms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of multi-operator remote avatar robots on elementary students.
  • To assess changes in student engagement, motivation, and peer interactions.
  • To compare outcomes in classrooms with and without routine avatar robot use.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study over nine days in a 5th-grade classroom.
  • Utilized avatar robots operated by multiple remote personnel.
  • Compared student engagement and social dynamics against control classrooms.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in student confidence during presentations were observed.
  • Enhanced social interactions among students were noted, particularly during recess.
  • Students provided positive feedback regarding the avatar robot's supportive role.

Conclusions:

  • Avatar robots, when consistently operated remotely, can be valuable educational tools.
  • The integration of these robots did not elicit strong negative student reactions.
  • This approach offers a viable strategy to supplement classroom activities and support students.