Benefits of virtual characters in computer based learning environments: Claims and evidence

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Volumn 14, Issue 3-4, 2004, Pages 313-334

  Gulz, Agneta ^a  

^a LUND UNIVERSITY COGNITIVE SCIENCE   (Sweden)

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EID: 85013569184     PISSN: 15604292     EISSN: 15604306     Source Type: Journal    
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