Designing for usability and accessibility in 3D virtual worlds

Minocha, Shailey and Reeves, Ahmad (2010). Designing for usability and accessibility in 3D virtual worlds. Learning Technology, 12(2) pp. 4–6.

URL: http://www.ieeetclt.org/issues/april2010/IEEE-LT-A...

Abstract

In the Special Theme issue on Usability Aspects in Technology Enhanced Learning of the Learning Technology Newsletter of IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technology (TCLT), http://www.ieeetclt.org/content/newsletter, Minocha and Reeves discuss design considerations which can help the development of 3D virtual learning spaces which are accessible by all potential users, including users with special needs.

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• Keywords
• usability; accessibility; design; learning spaces; 3D virtual worlds; Second Life
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• Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Computing and Communications
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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• Shailey Minocha