Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning
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iSocial is a 3D Virtual Learning Environment (3D VLE) to develop social competency for students who have been identified with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. The motivation for developing a 3D VLE is to improve access to special needs curriculum for students who live in rural or small school districts. The paper first describes a number of innovative features developed to translate a targeted curriculum and to undertake teaching and learning to meet special needs in a 3D Virtual Environment. Secondly the paper describes results from a field test of iSocial at 3 sites with 11 students. The results show promise for improvements in social competence, but also challenges for distance learning delivery of 3D VLE. Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- IJVPLE
دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014