Difference between MSN and Active Worlds:
Are there things that are possible in one space that are not possible in the other? Could you think of where this sort of application might lead us?
Msn allows you to chat to friends anywhere in the world using personlised text, a display photo and also enables to to send and share files and pictures etc. Both programs are similiar in there function that you can converse with others quite effectively in a chat room type setting. One obvious difference between the two is that Active Worlds allows you to explore a 3D environment and in essense physically socialise with other people and their avatars. Whereas MSN conversations are limited to coloured text or the use of emoticons. Both are great ways of communicating with friends however I much prefer using MSN. I can understand the appeal of Active Worlds to younger kids or preteens because of the 'game-like' factor, but for the more mature chatter, MSN does the job just fine.
As i mentioned in my online essay, programs like Active Worlds are alreay being used ot help people with socialising disorders such as Aspergers Syndrome. Chatrooms like this are teaching socialising skills that can be used in real life situations.
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