STTR Phase II: Lifelike Virtual Tutors to Support Authentic Learning

STTR 第二阶段：逼真的虚拟导师支持真实学习

• 批准号: 0620486
• 负责人: Edward Sims
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: VCOM3D, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-09-01 至 2010-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0620486&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: STTR; Phase; II; Lifelike; Virtual

This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II project will develop proof-of-concept, Web- or CD-delivered Virtual Reality (VR) simulations that incorporate lifelike virtual tutors, capable of demonstrating and performing science experiments and communicating in written or spoken English or sign language, for Grades 5-8 curricula.This project provides an opportunity to broaden participation of under-represented groups in authentic learning experiences, through the use of lifelike virtual tutor avatars. Originally conceived as a means to explain concepts visually and with sign language to deaf students with low English skills, these virtual tutors will benefit a broader range of learners who are otherwise isolated by language or reading barriers, or by lack of access to laboratory equipment.

这个小企业技术转让（STTR）第二阶段项目将开发概念验证，Web或CD交付的虚拟现实（VR）模拟，其中包含逼真的虚拟导师，能够演示和执行科学实验，并以书面或口头英语或手语进行交流，该项目提供了一个机会，扩大代表性不足的群体参与真实的学习经验，通过使用逼真的虚拟导师化身。这些虚拟导师最初被设想为一种向英语技能低的聋哑学生直观地和用手语解释概念的手段，将使更广泛的学习者受益，这些学习者因语言或阅读障碍或缺乏实验室设备而被孤立。