Developing an Analysis Framework for Studies on Pedagogical Agent in an e-Learning Environment

Pedagogical agents (PAs) are a crucial aspect of the e-learning environment. A PA is defined as a virtual character presented on an interface, and they are designed to promote student learning. PAs have been widely discussed in academic papers. However, an appropriate analysis framework has not been proposed because of the diversity and complexity of PAs. Therefore, we reviewed the literature and proposed a list of related clues, including...