Animated Pedagogical Agents in Interactive Learning Environment: The Future of Air Force Training?

Abstract

Force reductions, high operational tempos, and consolidations of career fields are prompting the United States Air Force to seek more efficient and effective ways to train the force in order to assure mission readiness. One innovative way to deliver technical training would be the use of animated pedagogical agents within interactive learning environments. This paper looks at recent applications, empirical studies, and technical challenges in using such agents for training and lays out a research plan to acquire empirical knowledge of the technology's effectiveness and limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA501477

Entities

People

  • Christopher K. Curtis
  • Curtis H. Casteel
  • Krystal M. Thomas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Air Force Training
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training
  • Virtual Reality

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