Putting the Intelligent Collaboration Model in Practice within the Cleverpal Environment

As a way of overcoming a general feeling of isolation and consequent high student evasion in virtual learning environments (VLE), this article presents results of an experience with the i-collaboration model that promotes the collaboration between users in VLE. I-collaboration is based on the usage of the virtual companion agents´ (VLC) as collaboration monitors. The VLC are integrated with VLE collaborative tools and know each student personality (MBTI) and behavior in the VLE. Based on these information, the VLC provides students with a distinct perception and experience of the VLE. This fosters students´ motivation to keep learning and collaborating, based on their own needs.