Influence of Telepresence Robot on Discussion in Hybrid Classes

Authors

  • Hiroaki ARUGA The University of Electro Communications Author
  • Akihiro KASHIHARA The University of Electro Communications Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58459/icce.2024.5022

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread adoption of hybrid classes, which bridge in-person and remote learners. However, hybrid classes often result in inactive communication among the participants. Towards resolving this serious problem, it is important to share atmosphere in classes, and to enhance presence and engagement of learners. This paper focuses on how presence of remote learners could be enhanced with a telepresence robot, which is controlled by remote learners. In this paper, we report a case study where we compared group discussion consisting of in-person and remote learners under two conditions: using only Zoom and using Zoom and a telepresence robot. The results suggest that the robot could increase remote learners' presence and engagement, making them feel as if they were in the same place. It is also suggested that the robot gives all the learners in a group more equal speaking opportunities rather than only Zoom.

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Published

2024-11-25

How to Cite

Influence of Telepresence Robot on Discussion in Hybrid Classes. (2024). International Conference on Computers in Education. https://doi.org/10.58459/icce.2024.5022