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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

James M. Laffey (School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA), Janine Stichter (Department of Special Education, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA) and Krista Galyen (Mizzou K-12 Online, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA)
Copyright: © 2014 |Volume: 5 |Issue: 2 |Article: 2 |Pages: 13
ISSN: 1947-8518|EISSN: 1947-8526|DOI: 10.4018/ijvple.2014040102
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Laffey, James M., Janine Stichter and Krista Galyen. "Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning." IJVPLE 5.2 (2014): 15-27. Web. 1 Jan. 2019. doi:10.4018/ijvple.2014040102

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Laffey, J. M., Stichter, J., & Galyen, K. (2014). Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE), 5(2), 15-27. doi:10.4018/ijvple.2014040102

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Laffey, James M., Janine Stichter and Krista Galyen. "Distance Learning for Students with Special Needs through 3D Virtual Learning," International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE) 5 (2014): 2, accessed (January 01, 2019), doi:10.4018/ijvple.2014040102

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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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