A Pedagogical Model for Virtual World Residents: A Case Study of the Virtual Ability Second Life Island

Authors

  • Marjorie A. Zielke UT Dallas
  • Thomas Roome UT Dallas
  • Alice B. Krueger Virtual Ability, Inc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v2i1.417

Keywords:

virtual worlds, pedagogy, disabilities

Abstract

Many benefits are available to people with disabilities who wish to participate in a virtual world. These include self-efficacy and the ability to share in virtual world community support. Further, many disabled residents of virtual worlds can vicariously experience physical activities through their avatar such as dancing, walking, and running

Author Biographies

Marjorie A. Zielke, UT Dallas

Assistant Professor, Arts and Technology

Thomas Roome, UT Dallas

Graduate Student

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Published

2009-03-06

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Section

Peer Reviewed Research Papers