Virtual Perspective Taking on Physical Disabilities in Second Life

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Ortiz, L. (2009). Virtual Perspective Taking on Physical Disabilities in Second Life. In G. Siemens & C. Fulford (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009 (pp. 207-210). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009
Honolulu, HI, USA
June 22, 2009
ISBN 1-880094-73-8
  George Siemens & Catherine Fulford
AACE

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Lisa Ortiz, Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA

Abstract

This paper presents the Experience Virtual Disability project in Second Life. This new project combines virtual perspective taking and immersive-learning, with realistic simulations of physical and cognitive disabilities. Users, as digital avatars, can safely experience visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities in a virtual environment, while increasing awareness and empathy for disabled people in the real world. The paper includes background information on perspective taking, immersive-learning, and strategies for building each of the four disability exhibits in Second Life. The multi-level, qualitative research component, included in the planning and implementation of this project, is also explained in detail.

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