A Mechanism Model of Social Participation Among Introverted Students in AI-Supported Gamified Classroom
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Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Gamified Classrooms, Introverted Students, Social ParticipationAbstract
In classroom environments with public expression, group discussions, and peer cooperation, introverted students encounter barriers in social participation due to participation styles, interaction pressure and limited situational support. This study adopts the inclusive education principle, uses literature analysis and theory synthesis to explore how artificial intelligence-supported gamification classrooms can promote social engagement. A three - dimensional mechanism model is proposed, which includes social safety, participation motivation and peer modeling. This model shows that AI - supported gamified classrooms can improve introverted students' social participation by reducing interaction risks, strengthening motivation, and enabling interactive experiences to be transferred to real peer environments. Based on the model, this study constructs a framework based on design principles, key components, and evaluation indicators, which is used to evaluate classroom design and effectiveness.
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