Responding to the widening participation agenda through improved access to and within 3D virtual learning environments

• DOI: 10.14742/ajet.845
• Publication Date: 2016-04-24T22:00:28Z
• Authors: Denise Wood; Julie Willems
• Keywords: Equity; Virtual learning environment

<span>The Australian Government's widening participation agenda - also referred to as the social inclusion considers equity through triple focus of access, and outcomes. These foci are catalysts for re-examining teaching learning approaches in formal education. This article this national refocus possibilities addressing access issues within three-dimensional virtual environments (3DVLEs). The findings an Learning Teaching Council (ALTC)-funded project that investigated potential accessible 3DVLE increasing students with disabilities reported, strategies improving outcomes (i.e. retention, success completion) proposed. highlights some remaining challenges regard goal under-represented learner groups. final section identifies areas further research.</span>