Affective Learning and Serious Games

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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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As technology and education rapidly converge, this book explores how emotional interaction and game-based systems are transforming the future of learning. By harnessing affective computing and persuasive technologies, we can create intuitive and responsive educational experiences that go beyond traditional methods.Humans naturally react emotionally to digital artifacts. When robots or systems simulate gestures and expressions, we instinctively interpret them—enabling emotionally aware interactions that enhance communication and understanding. Games also serve as powerful tools for learning. Serious games go beyond entertainment to engage users with real-world issues, making learning immersive and impactful.This book delves into the cutting-edge fields of Affective Learning and Serious Games, highlighting how emotional cues and immersive technologies such as virtual reality and digital twins can foster culturally sensitive and motivating learning environments. These approaches blend emotion-driven feedback with interactive simulations to enrich educational outcomes across diverse settings.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-06-02
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor280
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041322627

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Kaoru Sumi, a leading expert in human-agent interaction and affective technologies, shares insights drawn from decades of interdisciplinary research and practice. After earning her Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, she held research positions at NICT (National Institute of Information and Communications Technology), Osaka University, and Hitotsubashi University, contributing to a range of innovative projects. She is currently a professor at Future University Hakodate in Japan.A senior member of IEEE and ACM and an active contributor to international conferences and journals, Professor Sumi is dedicated to bridging research and real-world application. Her mission is to design emotionally intelligent systems that support inclusive and effective learning on a global scale.

Preface. SECTION 1: AFFECTIVE LEARNING. 1. Intelligent Tutoring System using Affective Interaction. 2. The Impact of Avatars Used in Online Education on Learning Effectiveness. 3. Emotion-Driven Story Generation for Game-Based Learning in Virtual Environments. SECTION 2: AFFECTIVE INTERACTION. 4. Pet-type Artifact That Promotes Behavior Change through Emotional Expression. 5. Affective Learning in Human-Robot Interaction. 6. Observation of Students’ Behavior for Affective Learning. 7. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Persuasive Affective Learning through Information Media. Section 3: SERIOUS GAMES. 8. Serious Games for Teaching Social Media Etiquette Through Simulated Experience. 9. Learning English Through Etymology and Animation: A New Approach for Elementary Students. 10. Experiencing the Role of a Bully: A Serious Game for Anti-Bullying Education. 11. Motivating Athletic Performance: A Throwing Training System with Immersive Feedback. 12. Enhancing Spatial Cognition in Sports Through Virtual Reality Training. 13. Game with a Purpose: Building a Visual Effect Dictionary Through Engaging Gameplay. SECTION 4: XR AND BEYOND: THE FUTURE OF LEARNING. 14. Beyond Flatland: Mixed Reality Geometry for Immersive STEM Learning. 15. Mixed Reality and Generative Art in Mathematics and Programming Education. 16. Immersive Geography Education Through Digital Twins and Virtual Reality. Conclusion.