Emotional Technologies in Education

Development, impact, and prospects for an innovative digital pedagogy

Authors

  • Marinella Muscarà Università Kore di Enna
  • Alessandro Romano Università Kore di Enna
  • Antonino Lizio Università di Foggia - Università Kore di Enna
  • Viviana Carnazzo Università di Foggia - Università Kore di Enna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6093/2284-0184/10660

Keywords:

Emotional Technologies, User Experience (UX), Educational Technologies, Learning, Emotions

Abstract

The contribution analyses the impact of Emotional Technologies (ET) on User Experience (UX) in the educational context. Emotional Technologies are technologies that take into account users' emotions and in the educational field, they can be used for designing interfaces and content that elicit positive emotions in learners (Starkey-Perret et al.: 2017). The article explores the evolution of Educational Technologies, which have become increasingly digital, interactive, and user-experience-oriented, highlighting how the application of Educational Technologies has favoured a multi-sensory approach to learning, supported cognitive plasticity, and modified the way information is processed at the cerebral level (Marzano et al.: 2015). Emotional Technologies in the educational context offer the possibility of personalizing students' learning experience by adapting content and activities to their specific needs. User Experience plays a fundamental role in this process, as the design of interfaces and content presentation can significantly influence learners' emotional responses. Only a careful analysis of the opportunities offered, with a focus on the intersection of technology and emerging educational needs, can contribute to the proper integration of new technologies in the learning processes.

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Published

2024-01-12

Issue

Vol. 11 (2024): RTH - Education & Philosophy

Section

Brain Education Cognition

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