... are animated characters that facilitate learning in computer‐based learning environments. These agents have animated personas that respond to user actions. In addition, they have enough understanding of the learning context and subject matter that they are able to perform useful roles in learning scenarios...

..., the project team designed out‐of‐game tasks to help participants adapt themselves to the game culture of practice, to form goals, and to trace progress towards becoming an expert. Learning Learning process Computer‐based learning Video games Ever since the widespread popularity of computer...