Application Research of Virtual World Used in Special Education

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It is important to research the application of virtual world used in special education to promote the informatization of special education. Firstly, this paper analyzes the current problems faced by special education. Secondly, an application structure of virtual world for special education is designed based on Second Life. Finally, its advantages and the likely problems for Educators are discussed. This research can provide some reference for educators who should bring virtual world into special education classroom in future.

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September 2014

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