Learn2Learn Buddy: Virtual agents to support the learning process

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  • Virginia Dignum
  • Jolien Ubacht
چکیده

Many students have difficulties with specifying, planning and carrying out their individual master thesis project within the nominal time allotted to it in their study programme. We propose to explore the potential of using virtual agents as buddies for the master thesis execution phase. A Learn2Learn buddy that matches with learning styles will be prototyped and tested with representatives of the target group and their coaches.

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تاریخ انتشار 2010