In recent years we are beginning to see the convergence of three distinct research fields:
augmented reality (AR), intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), and the Internet of things (IoT). Each …

Experts are imperative for training apprentices, but learning from experts is difficult. Experts
often struggle to explicate and/or verbalize their knowledge or simply overlook important …

While performing everyday interactions, we often incidentally touch and move objects in
subtle ways. These objects are not necessarily directly related to the task at hand, and the …

Recent reports indicate the national principal attrition rate is at an all-time high. Scholars
suggest a lack of responsive professional development as a leading factor in why principals …

In this chapter, we present a conceptual reference framework for designing augmented
reality applications for supporting training. The framework leverages the capabilities of …

Conventional Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVAs) focus primarily on the visual and auditory
channels for both the agent and the interacting human: the agent displays a visual …

This paper explores whether witnessing an Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA) in what appears to
be a socially engaging discussion with a Confederate Virtual Agent (CVA) prior to a direct …

The world of work is rapidly changing. Now, more than ever, the need for continuous
workforce training is needed. While there are many benefits to social and experiential …

With continued technology innovation in the fields of computer graphics (CG) and virtual
reality (VR), digital animated avatars (or virtual humans) are evolving into ones that are more …

Due to logistical scheduling challenges, social training of conflict resolution skills with
healthcare professionals is a difficult task. To overcome these challenges, we used virtual …