Virtual Mentor

Abstract

This paper describes a component of the Virtual Training Studio called the Virtual Mentor, which is responsible for interacting with the trainees in the virtual environment and proactively monitoring their progress. The Virtual Mentor is a component that is embedded in the Virtual Workspace. Some of the tasks it performs are driving the interactive simulation code generated by the Virtual Author, executing user testing, logging user actions in the virtual environment, detecting errors and providing detailed messages and hints, and assisting the instructor in tailoring the generated training material to increase training effectiveness. This paper presents some of the technical challenges and solutions as well as the rationale behind the Virtual Mentor design.