A few posts though responded to the opening question. I couldn't resist so jumped in with a comment:
An issue to consider, at least if you're in the US in K-16 education, is the issue of access. Some virtual worlds, even some online classes, are designed such that students with disabilities have problems accessing the course content. It's one of those issues that seems to get left at the wayside, when it should be one of the issues that's at the top of the list.One response, I took as positive was this one:
To your earlier point Raymond, while not strictly "virtual worlds" a few years ago I was involved in a project to provide distance learning (shared learning) to a severely disabled student in a remote rural area, as opposed to having to "bus" him in great discomfort for a couple of hours a day. In that instance we were able to provide far greater access and education choices than using real world education.
I understand this will not always be the case, but if we remain understanding of those with special needs, as you suggest, and throw in a little creativity, I am sure we will be able to improve access to a greater range of education choices to everyone.I especially like the final sentence.
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Some similar posts like this, concerning the ability to help students with disability has made me to think about how this mode of education can make a difference to such learners.Specially, for the visually challenged or hearing impaired.I sincerely hope that one day technology will be advanced enough to reach out in such cases too.
Ray, you always have such pertinent and important ideas to share in discussions like this.
Will you be at TCEA in early February? I'd love to catch up with you, if there's a chance. ePals will have a 20x20 booth. Want to do a preso in the booth?
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