PhD Seminar • Human-Computer Interaction — Can a Humorous Conversational Agent Enhance Learning Experience and Outcomes?Export this event to calendar

Friday, April 16, 2021 1:00 PM EDT

Please note: This PhD seminar will be given online.

Jessy Ceha, PhD candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

Supervisor: Professor Edith Law

Previous studies have highlighted the benefits of pedagogical conversational agents using socially-oriented conversation with students. In this work, we examine the effects of a conversational agent’s use of affiliative and self-defeating humour — considered conducive to social well-being and enhancing interpersonal relationships — on learners’ perception of the agent and attitudes towards the task. Using a between-subjects protocol, 58 participants taught a conversational agent about rock classification using a learning-by-teaching platform, the Curiosity Notebook. While all agents were curious and enthusiastic, the style of humour was manipulated such that the agent either expressed an affiliative style, a self-defeating style, or no humour. Results demonstrate that affiliative humour can significantly increase motivation and effort, while self-defeating humour, although enhancing effort, negatively impacts enjoyment. Findings further highlight the importance of understanding learner characteristics when using humour.


To join this PhD seminar on Zoom, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89214291549?pwd=SHAzbkdtOXNrZXRIWjBoL05ranlmQT09.

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200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Canada
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