Title: Using an affective multimedia learning framework for distance learning to motivate the learner effectively

Authors: Makis Leontidis; Constantin Halatsis; Maria Grigoriadou

Addresses: Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, GR-15784 Athens, Greece. ' Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, GR-15784 Athens, Greece. ' Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, GR-15784 Athens, Greece

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present the affective multimedia learning framework of the MENTOR as well as the web and multimedia technologies which were used for its implementation. The MENTOR is an affective web-based adaptive educational system for distance learning. The basic concern of MENTOR is to retain the student|s emotional state positive during the learning process. To achieve this, MENTOR incorporates an affective module which enhances the traditional learning practices with an affective multimedia dimension. The foremost and endmost goal of MENTOR is to provide the learner with a more personalised and friendly multimedia environment for learning, according to his personality, mood and emotions.

Keywords: affective computing; WBAES; adaptive educational systems; web-based education; internet; world wide web; multimedia learning; distance learning; artificial intelligence; learner motivation; learning frameworks; modelling emotional tutoring; MENTOR; student emotions; emotional states; learning processes; affective modules; traditional learning; personalised multimedia; friendly multimedia; multimedia environments; student personalities; student moods; learning technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2011.043578

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2011 Vol.6 No.3, pp.223 - 250

Published online: 20 Oct 2014 *

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