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Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning

Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning
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Author(s): James M. Laffey (University of Missouri, USA), Janine Stichter (University of Missouri, USA)and Krista Galyen (University of Missouri, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 14
Source title: Special and Gifted Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0034-6.ch024

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Abstract

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.

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