Ability Representation in Opensim in Kitely at Multiverse Masters

 

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my name is Sally Davis and this is my

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presentation of my ability sim located

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on multiverse masters my goal was

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through using simulations and virtual

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worlds to impact social change and to

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create curriculum examples for educators

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I myself have been an educator for 20

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years according to my research

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simulations are intended to help the

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user experience through immersive

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technology and event a place or a role

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that they are not able to in a

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real-world scenario the following is a

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speed file of my simulation in progress

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as you can see the ability sim

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encourages students to explore and

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observe talk to characters that are

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scripted with random reactions and

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complete tasks to experience a

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simulation scenario but they may not

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otherwise encounter in your life during

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this process students can discuss and

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reflect upon decisions they make

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reactions they encounter and

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problem-solve obstacles to determine

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changes that could be made to improve

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the situation

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the storyline adds an emotional layer

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and the prompts addresses issues such as

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privacy safety concerns all to increase

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the students perspective and empathy

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according to my research a virtual world

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simulation is beneficial because the

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unique affordances that it offers

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enhancing learners cognitive skills in

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one virtual world simulation study

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students indicated that they increased

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their own capacity to understand

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appreciate and relate to people

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different from themselves the ability

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simulation on multiverse masters

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encourages participants to observe their

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environment and the reactions

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encountered during exercises from a

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different perspective and ability the

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ability simulation was created to be

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adaptable by the participant in avatar

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appearances and choice of roles settings

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are personalized using the participants

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avatars name in the scripted non-player

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characters responses assignments are

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able to be personalized by the

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participants or the facilitator to

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foster independent learning and

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accommodate learning preferences and

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needs facilitation options include

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learning goals and activities in both

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independent and group settings to solve

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problems assignments can be submitted in

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various ways to communicate ideas and

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make connections the ability simulation

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was designs that student options

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included working with others as well as

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the ability to customize the learning

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environment through the use of

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technology students receive feedback and

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are able to demonstrate learning through

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a variety of options like video or

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screenshots in the creation of their own

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reflective observations the goal of the

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simulation is to encourage a shared

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understanding expose the students to

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multiple viewpoints and allow them to

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assume various roles

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and responsibilities to work effectively

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in investigating solutions and here you

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will find a list of my references