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Affective Prospecting integrates theoretical perspectives on learning with recent research in affective computing. These new perspectives are based on new research on emotion, cognition, and motivation applied to learning environments, Multimodal Human Computer Interfaces, and more.

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This monograph integrates theoretical perspectives on affect and learning with recent research in affective computing with an emphasis on building new learning technologies. The "new perspectives" come from the intersection of several research themes: -_Basic research on emotion, cognition, and motivation applied to learning environments -_Pedagogical and motivational strategies that are sensitive to affective and cognitive processes -_Multimodal Human Computer Interfaces, with a focus on affect recognition and synthesis -_Recent advances in affect-sensitive Intelligent Tutoring Systems -_Novel methodologies to investigate affect and learning -_Neuroscience research on emotions and learning

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