Connect, Learn, BreakThru: Increasing Outcomes for Students with Disabilities through Virtual World Mentoring

Title: Connect, Learn, BreakThru: Increasing Outcomes for Students with Disabilities through Virtual World Mentoring
Format: Presentation
Publication Date: November 2014
Published In: 2014 Accessing Higher Ground Conference in Westminster, Colorado
Description:

Nathan W. Moon and Chris Langston (CATEA) presented “Connect, Learn, BreakThru: Increasing Outcomes for Students with Disabilities through Virtual World Mentoring” at the 2014 Accessing Higher Ground Conference in Westminster, Colorado, on November 21, 2014. Their presentation highlighted the NSF-supported Georgia STEM Accessibility Alliance (GSAA) at Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. They discussed the BreakThru project, which focuses on electronic mentoring in the virtual world Second Life to increase access and success of students with disabilities.

Ivan Allen College Contributors:
External Contributors: Langston, Chris
Related File: AHG-breakthru-paper_FINAL.docx
Related Departments:
  • Center for Advanced Communications Policy