Agents and tutors are the lifelike characters in multimedia software and online applications that pop up on the screen to explain rules, provide hints, or prompt the user to use the program’s features. These characters can be human or nonhuman, animated or static. You may have encountered agents when using Microsoft Office (in the form of the “Microsoft Paperclip”) or when shopping online. Some businesses, such as Ikea, have developed agents with a degree of artificial intelligence to help shoppers find the information and answers they are looking for without having to call customer service.
AIR Informs Episode #6: Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities During COVID-19
Remote learning requires adjustment for all students, but students with disabilities face additional challenges during the COVID-19 quarantine. In the latest episode of AIR Informs, Allison Gandhi, managing researcher and director of AIR’s special education practice area, describes some of these obstacles and shares strategies to help students make the most of this time.
