IJMECS Vol. 18, No. 2, 8 Apr. 2026
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Bot, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Student Engagement
Student engagement is a crucial aspect of higher education learning. However, it may be challenging to ensure active engagement, especially if students lack motivation to participate. This research proposes an innovative technique for increasing student participation in online sessions that incorporates real-time chat interaction, engagement reminders, and attendance tracking. Unlike traditional research, which focuses on post-session analysis, the developed Bot actively monitors student participation during session itself, providing real-time notifications to disengaged students without requiring the need for human intervention. It records attendance for each session, monitors weekly student participation, and dispatches updates via email to both instructors and students. To provide a more interesting and responsible learning environment, the Bot also utilizes AI to evaluate student responses and provide suggestions for their improvement.
M. Durga Prasad, Balusu Nandini, "Enhancing Student Engagement and Attendance in online Learning environment by using AI Enhanced Robotic Process Automation", International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science(IJMECS), Vol.18, No.2, pp. 38-53, 2026. DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2026.02.03
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