AI, EMOTIONALITY, EMPATHY AND CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: ON THE VERGE OF NEW EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS

Michela Baldini

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Technological innovation in education requires a deep understanding of emotions and human interaction, particularly when developing emotional AI-based educational tools and resources. In this context, children's literature can play a crucial role in providing learners with an emotionally engaging and formative experience, and this article aims to reflect on its use to foster a holistic approach to education in the digital age.


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emotional AI; educational technology; children’s literature

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v8i3.1154

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