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ERIC Number: EJ631289
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
The Effective Use of Virtual Environments in the Education and Rehabilitation of Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
Standen, P. J.; Brown, D. J.; Cromby, J. J.
British Journal of Educational Technology, v32 n3 p289-99 Jun 2001
Reviews the use of one type of computer software, virtual environments, for its potential in the education and rehabilitation of people with intellectual disabilities. Topics include virtual environments in special education; transfer of learning; adult learning; the role of the tutor; and future directions, including availability, accessibility, and staff support. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Disabilities, Futures (of Society), Rehabilitation, Special Education, Teacher Role, Transfer of Training, Virtual Reality
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Availability (Programs and Services); Technology Utilization
Note: Issue theme: Information and Communications Technology for People with Special Needs.