(Tele)Present in the Classroom: Exploring the International Use of Telepresence Robots for Inclusive Learning Environments

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Title: (Tele)Present in the Classroom: Exploring the International Use of Telepresence Robots for Inclusive Learning Environments
Language: English
Authors: Lisa Neumann (ORCID 0009-0006-0813-788X), Sofie Skoubo, Fabian Wamsler
Source: Learning Environments Research. 2025 28(2):249-270.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Robotics, Attendance, Chronic Illness, Technological Literacy, Teaching Methods, Student Experience, Sense of Belonging, Privacy, Personal Autonomy, Equal Education, Inclusion, Access to Education, Educational Research, Student Attitudes, Student Participation, Health, School Personnel, Attitudes, Cooperation, Design, Barriers
DOI: 10.1007/s10984-025-09541-4
ISSN: 1387-1579
1573-1855
Abstract: This scoping review systematically maps and critically evaluates the telepresence robot (TPR) AV1 use in educational settings, targeting students with prolonged school absences due to chronic illness. The search was limited to studies published from 2016 to 2024. The review synthesizes findings from diverse fields such as education, health sciences, and psychology, offering a holistic understanding of AV1 TPR applications. Key themes include technical capabilities, pedagogical integration strategies, and students' social and academic experiences, with a focus on feelings of belonging. Ethical considerations like privacy, autonomy, and (educational) inequality are examined. The review highlights the importance of further empirical research to explore AV1 TPR adaption and its impact on inclusive education. The findings offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, technology developers, and researchers, emphasizing the need for user-sensitive, evidence-based interventions to enhance educational experiences and support inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1486007
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This scoping review systematically maps and critically evaluates the telepresence robot (TPR) AV1 use in educational settings, targeting students with prolonged school absences due to chronic illness. The search was limited to studies published from 2016 to 2024. The review synthesizes findings from diverse fields such as education, health sciences, and psychology, offering a holistic understanding of AV1 TPR applications. Key themes include technical capabilities, pedagogical integration strategies, and students' social and academic experiences, with a focus on feelings of belonging. Ethical considerations like privacy, autonomy, and (educational) inequality are examined. The review highlights the importance of further empirical research to explore AV1 TPR adaption and its impact on inclusive education. The findings offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, technology developers, and researchers, emphasizing the need for user-sensitive, evidence-based interventions to enhance educational experiences and support inclusive and equitable learning environments.
ISSN:1387-1579
1573-1855
DOI:10.1007/s10984-025-09541-4