A Virtual Avatar Tutoring on the Talent Development Capability Model

In this presentation, we focus on the design and development of a training experience enhanced by UBI-NAO: a virtual avatar used for tutoring purposes in topics related to the ATD Talent Development Capability Model.

In recent years, corporates have increasingly adopted and exploited Virtual Avatars (VA) as part of their training practices. Nowadays and in light of the upcoming Metaverse, VA could be implemented as part of Mixed Reality (MR) scenes usable by organisations for training purposes aspiring to be efficient, immersive, appealing, and usable in a realistic setting.

We will illustrate how we exercise design and development aiming to address organisational requirements, striving to shift their practices across contexts in light of COVID-related challenges. Finally, we will present our recommendations for the best integration of AR supported by MR for organisations seeking to exploit such technologies for their training purposes.

Participants attending the session would benefit from the mentioned learning outcomes presented in a manner they would be invited to adopt and adapt in their realistic and organisational environment.

Overview

• Considerations and requirements prior to the deployment of tutoring with Virtual Avatars (AR) in Mixed Reality (MR)
• Design and Development of Technology usable for Enhancing Learning across context and settings.
• Illustration of a realistic case focused on the Talent Development Capability Model.

Dan Kohen-Vacs

Head of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Instructional Technologies, Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), Israel

Dr. Dan Kohen-Vacs holds a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science from Linnaeus University (LNU, Sweden). He is the Head of the bachelor's program, senior lecturer, and researcher in the Faculty of Instructional Technologies at the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel. Dan is one of the faculty founders, inaugurator, and leader of the technological branch of studies. He led numerous projects that resulted in the deployment of environments used for Technologically Enhanced Learning (TEL).

His ongoing efforts focus on innovative solutions supported by various technologies including Full-Stack development (Web), Mobile applications, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), and Humanoid and Social Robotics.

Dan conducts his efforts while fostering his academic circle of excellence, inviting students from all backgrounds, and providing them with unique opportunities to acquire knowledge and tools enabling them to conceptualize, design, and technologically develop TEL environments aimed at realistic settings.

Dr. Kohen-Vacs is ongoingly involved in national and international projects. He was also involved in research activities conducted in the framework of EU programs and projects as well as in those related to the German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development.