Benchmark Framework for Virtual Students' Behaviours

Jean-Luc Lugrin (University of Würzburg), Fred Charles (Bournemouth University), Michael Habel (University of Würzburg), Jamie Matthews (Teesside University), Henrik Dudaczy (University of Würzburg), Sebastian Oberdörfer (University of Würzburg), Alice Wittmann (University of Würzburg), Christian Seufert (University of Würzburg), Julie Porteous (Teesside University), Silke Grafe (University of Würzburg), Marc Erich Latoschik (University of Würzburg)

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the integration and evaluation of different atmosphere models into Virtual Reality (VR) training for teacher education. We developed three behaviour models to simulate different levels of class discipline. We evaluated their performances using a combination of objective and subjective measurements. Our initial results suggest that the more believable and distinguishable classroom atmospheres are produced by creating more consistent behaviours across virtual students. Our results confirm the importance of similar behaviours to elicit a particular atmosphere.