"Real-Life Migrants on the MUVE" by Ross A. Perkins and Cathy Arreguin
This article is about the virtual classroom provided by multi-user virtual environments (MUVE's). These virtual environments are navigated by students and teachers alike and used for entertainment and educational purposes. Students can work independently or collaborate to complete assignments in history, math, or science. These MUVE's incorporate techonolgial and real life skills while providing an opportunity to access learning. MUVE's give teachers a chance to include students within a broad spectrum of learning levels into a group project while incorporating the National Educational Technology Standards. Although the authors warn of buying into this trend simply based on it's popularity. Teachers should think about the long term effects of this technology on their curriculum and they should "consider pedagogical and logistical factors." I think it would be wise to think before you leap into this virtual world.
Question 1
Would you use this technology in your classroom?
I think the concept of MUVE's sound like a fun way to include technology in the classroom, but I don't see this type of technology as a necessity. I would employ this type of technology to encourage students to become more comfortable with technology. Although I do not feel I would use it on an educational level. I would like to research more about the academic implications of MUVE's
Question 2
This article is about the virtual classroom provided by multi-user virtual environments (MUVE's). These virtual environments are navigated by students and teachers alike and used for entertainment and educational purposes. Students can work independently or collaborate to complete assignments in history, math, or science. These MUVE's incorporate techonolgial and real life skills while providing an opportunity to access learning. MUVE's give teachers a chance to include students within a broad spectrum of learning levels into a group project while incorporating the National Educational Technology Standards. Although the authors warn of buying into this trend simply based on it's popularity. Teachers should think about the long term effects of this technology on their curriculum and they should "consider pedagogical and logistical factors." I think it would be wise to think before you leap into this virtual world.
Question 1
Would you use this technology in your classroom?
I think the concept of MUVE's sound like a fun way to include technology in the classroom, but I don't see this type of technology as a necessity. I would employ this type of technology to encourage students to become more comfortable with technology. Although I do not feel I would use it on an educational level. I would like to research more about the academic implications of MUVE's
Question 2
Would your use this technological device to assist children with learning disabilities?
I think this technology would be beneficial for children with several types of learning disabilities. For children that have trouble expressing themselves verbally, a child with Autism for example, this would give them the opportunity to interact with other peers in a manner they all understand. This would also be a wonderful way for hearing impaired students to interact with hearing capable students.
I think this technology would be beneficial for children with several types of learning disabilities. For children that have trouble expressing themselves verbally, a child with Autism for example, this would give them the opportunity to interact with other peers in a manner they all understand. This would also be a wonderful way for hearing impaired students to interact with hearing capable students.
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