SimSchool: An Opportunity for Using Serious Gaming for Training Teachers in Rural Areas. (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tyler-Wood, Tandra; Estes, Mary; Christensen, Rhonda; Knezek, Gerald; Gibson, David
• Is Part Of: Rural special education quarterly. Volume 34:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 17
• Page End: 20
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: virtual reality -- virtual environments -- simSchool -- online learning -- educational simulation; People with disabilities -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Education; United States; Éducation spéciale; Handicapé; Milieu rural; États-Unis; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 371.90973
• DOI: 10.1177/875687051503400304
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-8705

Abstract

This article examines the use of simSchool as a training tool for educators working with students with special needs in rural districts. SimSchool is a game that emulates a classroom utilizing a virtual environment. The theory supporting simSchool is explored and current research associated with simSchool is reviewed. The issues surrounding retaining quality special educators in rural districts are discussed. The potential for using simSchool for working with rural special education teachers is explored.