An expert review of REVERIE and its potential for game-based learning

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Doumanis, I., Porter, S., Economou, D. and Smith, S. 2015. An expert review of REVERIE and its potential for game-based learning. Preuveneers, D. (ed.) The 11th International Conference on Intelligent Environments - IE'15. Prague 13 - 14 Jul 2015 IOS Press. pp. 306-313 https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-530-2-306
TypeConference paper
TitleAn expert review of REVERIE and its potential for game-based learning
AuthorsDoumanis, I., Porter, S., Economou, D. and Smith, S.
Abstract

REVERIE (REal and Virtual Engagement in Realistic Immersive Environments) is a research project with the aim to build a safe, collaborative, online environment which brings together realistic inter-personal communication and interaction. The REVERIE platform integrates cutting-edge technologies and tools, such as social networking services, spatial audio adaptation techniques, tools for creating personalized lookalike avatars, and artificial intelligence (A.I) detection features of the user’s affective state into two distinct use cases. The first shows how REVERIE can be used in educational environments with an emphasis on social networking and learning. The second aims to emulate the look and feel of real physical presence and interaction for entertainment and collaborative purposes. This paper presents an expert evaluation of the first use case by potential users of REVERIE (teachers and students). Finally, the potential of REVERIE for game-based learning is discussed and follow this with an overview of the actionable recommendations that emerged as a result of the expert review.

Keywordsavatars; virtual human interaction; 3D audio and visual content; expert evaluation; game-based learning
Research GroupResearch Group on Development of Intelligent Environments
LanguageEnglish
ConferenceThe 11th International Conference on Intelligent Environments - IE'15
Page range306-313
Proceedings TitleWorkshop Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Intelligent Environments
SeriesAmbient Intelligence and Smart Environments
EditorsPreuveneers, D.
ISSN1875-4163
Electronic1875-4171
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Hardcover9781614995296
Electronic9781614995302
PublisherIOS Press
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PrintJul 2015
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Deposited10 Jul 2015
Accepted15 May 2015
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