It takes two: Momentary co-occurrence of affective states during computerized learning

Nigel Bosch, Sidney D'Mello

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Abstract

We investigated the incidence of momentary co-occurrence of affective states in a computerized learning environment. Novice students (N = 99) used a learning environment designed to teach the basics of computer programming. Only 46 of these students reported a sufficient number of co-occurring affective states for statistical modeling. Two co-occurring pairs of affective states occurred at rates higher than chance: Confusion/Uncertainty + Frustration and Curiosity + Flow/Engagement. We found that the co-occurrence of Curiosity + Flow/Engagement was related to success and fewer errors when testing code as well as the use of available hints and overall performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIntelligent Tutoring Systems - 12th International Conference, ITS 2014, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer
Pages638-639
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9783319072203
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, ITS 2014 - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: Jun 5 2014Jun 9 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume8474 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Other

Other12th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, ITS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period6/5/146/9/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Computer Science(all)

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