teachable agent

noun

An artificial intelligence used at a university that simulates a pupil or learner, to help promote students' understanding of metacognitive skills.

Meanings

nounteachable agent (plural teachable agents)

plural teachable agents

  1. An artificial intelligence used at a university that simulates a pupil or learner, to help promote students' understanding of metacognitive skills.
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