While students and I have devised ways to share the resources we have in the classroom, learning gains they made were hindered because of limited access. I would like to see each student have their own computer at the desk. They would have access to tools that would help them be successful learners. These tools might consist of access to virtual worlds, web, e-mail, gopher, word processing, database, and an organizational tool i.e. calendar keeping. I feel that MUDs are a powerful medium to use in education.
MUDs are a motivator for students.
They bring new ways of gaining information and creativity in learning beyond the traditional. Students are more excited about learning and showing what they learned.