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Human Face on Computer

November 17, 2005

Updated: November 17, 2005

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Amy L. Baylor, an associate professor of instructional systems and director of Florida State University’s Center for Research of Innovative Technologies for Learning (RITL), is working to give computers a human “face.” “…we’re using computers to simulate human beings in a controlled manner so we can investigate how they affect and persuade people.” She uses what she calls “pedagogical agents,” animated, three- dimensional characters that serves as the “face” (and “interface”) of the computer and that can mimic human emotional expressions, nonverbal communication and interactions. We wish you well, Doctor! Is the answer “42?”

Robert Heiny http://www.robertheiny.com

Robert W. Heiny, Ph.D. is a retired professor, social scientist, and business partner with previous academic appointments as a public school classroom teacher, senior faculty, or senior research member, and administrator. Appointments included at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Peabody College and the Kennedy Center now of Vanderbilt University; and Brandeis University. Dr. Heiny also served as Director of the Montana Center on Disabilities. His peer reviewed contributions to education include publication in The Encyclopedia of Education (1971), and in professional journals and conferences. He served s an expert reviewer of proposals to USOE, and on a team that wrote plans for 12 state-wide and multistate special education and preschools programs. He currently writes user guides for educators and learners as well as columns for TuxReports.com.

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