WOW – How a school can create a virutal world

Posted by Brett Published in 21st Century Education

In the craziness of a new school year there hasn’t been much time to post anything new. I took some time tonight to catch up on some blog reading and spending some time looking over some blogs I hadn’t read before. Found something great from someone I met in Sydney just over a year ago. Westley Field and his team and MLC in Sydney have created a great learning environment in Second Life. Check out his post and the youtube video demonstrating what they are aiming to achieve. GREAT WORK WES!! Can’t wait to see what is next.

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Judy O'Connell said in February 16th, 2008 at 3:29 pm

Hi Brett, this is indeed a fabulous initiative, and I’m really pleased to be involved with Westley on this since 2007, first as a Partner School in the CEO, which continues in Skoolaborate with Dean Groom and Parramatta Marist High School, and in 2008, with myself and St Joesph’s College at Hunters Hill. We’re having a total ball exploring the learning opportunities of this environment – and are also doing so ‘in world’ on the adult grid of Second Life on the island of Jokaydia. You should drop by some time and have a chat with me and my colleagues

Traci said in February 27th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

Brett – great video and concept! However, I see many administrators (as well as community members) here in the heart of USA questioning the relevance and significance of “virtual worlds.” The way the virtual world was developed is the educational process as well, eh? The other aspect to consider is how, as many educators (including myself) as technological “immigrants” can approach virtual worlds to make them relevant to classroom experiences. But, I would guess, that WE don’t have to – transferring the learning experience into the hands of the students and the teacher becomes (and models) life-long learning is the flip side. Where do you envision virtual world’s primary focus being in schools? Is it possible to be adapted on all levels (grade levels and cross-curriculums)? If so, what would need to happen to allow the “roll out” at the teacher level?