The Artificial Mentor: An assessment based approach to adaptively enhance learning processes in virtual learning environments

Abstract

Emerging e-learning systems cover a wide range of application fields satisfying user expectations such as rapid information access or flexibility in time and location. Still a challenge is to automatically respond to individual learner’s perceptions. This paper presents a glimpse on concepts, evolution and practical implementation of the Artificial Mentor, a highly flexible, adaptive software component. The Artificial Mentor selects and triggers micro adaptations within a learning environment, intended to enhance the learning process. It was initially developed in the setting of a 3D virtual learning environment to address modern learner’s individual learning needs.