It’s Not Just About the Tools: Emotionally Responsive GenAI Education
By: Anita Samuel and Jerusalem Merkebu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.2280 | Journal eISSN: 2212-277X
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 14, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 13, 2026
Published on: Apr 8, 2026
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