Effects of Images Displayed for Praising or Scolding on Motivation in E-Learning

E-learning systems that use computers and the internet have become popular and ubiquitous. E-learning systems offer many benefits. However, users often lose their motivation for learning during the process of studying, and the frequency with which they use e-learning systems sometimes decreases. Results show that a function to praise or scold users by displaying images of a teacher is effective to improve or maintain their motivation. In this study, that function is modified to display images that users like or dislike, respectively, for praising and scolding learners. Through experimentation, this study assesses the effects of displayed images on maintaining the will to learn.