Gags and filters are computational solutions to deviant behavior. Available in postscript , rtf , and plain text . As A Context For Collaborative Learning. Presented at the National Educational Computing Conference in Boston, MA, June 1994. They can not only explore the virtual world, but extend it, creating new objects and places.
MUDs are Constructionist environments in which people build personally meaningful artifacts.
But unlike many Constructionist environments, MUDs place special emphasis on collaboration, encouraging construction within a social setting. Salient features of their learning experiences include ease of collaboration, availability of technical assistance from peers, playfulness, availability of an audience for completed work, and community spirit. The success of MUDs as a learning environment for adults points to its potential as a learning environment for children. Available in postscript , rtf , and plain text . The Internet Society, 1993.