Abstract
This demo features FearNot!, a school-based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) populated by synthetic characters representing the various actors in a bullying scenario. FearNot! uses emergent narrative to create improvised dramas with those characters. The goal is to enable children to explore bullying issues, and coping strategies, interacting with characters to which they become affectively engaged. Through their appearance, behaviours and affect, these characters are able to trigger empathic relations with the user. FearNot! is used for Personal and Health Social Education (PHSE) for children aged 8 - 12, in the UK, Portugal and Germany. © 2007 IFAAMAS.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | AAMAS'07 - Proceedings of the 6th International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems |
Pages | 1381-1382 |
Number of pages | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 6th International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems - Honolulu, HI, United States Duration: 14 May 2008 → 18 May 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems |
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Abbreviated title | AAMAS'07 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Honolulu, HI |
Period | 14/05/08 → 18/05/08 |
Keywords
- Bullying
- Emergent narrative
- Empathic characters