Practice, context, dialogue: using automated conversational agents to extend the reach and depth of learning activities in immersive worlds
Manuel Frutos‐Perez · UWE Research Repository (UWE Bristol) · 2011
This paper explores learning and teaching approaches to the use of virtual worlds in Higher Education and describes their applications and practical implementation, with particular emphasis on the use of the virtual world Second Life® to simulate professional practice activities. The paper also presents a number of practical challenges encountered by running those simulations and discusses the advantages of utilising automated avatars to counter those challenges and enhance the learning experience.