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Korisnost i uloga virtualnog okruženja u pomažućoj praksi
Usefulness and role of virtual environments in assistive services

Author(s): Petra Vidović, Lucija Vejmelka
Subject(s): Psychology, Evaluation research, Health and medicine and law, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Sociology of Education
Published by: Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet
Keywords: modern technologies; helping practice; virtual enviroment; services; challenges;

Summary/Abstract: Modern technologies have transformed the practice of assistive services by creating new types of services as well as extending existing services. However, the increasing use of assistive technologies brings with it certain ethical challenges. This paper reviews current possibilities and challenges of using modern technologies in professional assistive practice. The paper also presents standards for professional communication with users in virtual world.

  • Issue Year: 54/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 138-151
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Croatian