AI as Learning Partners: Students' Interactions and Perceptions in a Simulated Classroom with Multiple LLM-Powered Agents

This study explores how students interact with and perceive multiple AI agents in a simulated classroom environment.The findings reveal that students actively participate in interactions, demonstrating both cognitive activities and regulatory activities.Students generally hold positive perceptions of AI agents, particularly regarding their cognitive support and ability to provide personalized learning experiences.However, limitations were identified in the emotional domain, with students noting a lack of emotional resonance in their interactions with the agents.These results highlight the potential of multi-agent systems to enrich educational experiences, while also pointing to areas for improvement in emotional engagement.