This document discusses the concept of Web 3.0 as a 3-dimensional internet, emphasizing its applications in education through platforms like Second Life, OpenSim, and Quest Atlantis. It explores the challenges of teaching computer science to diverse student groups and highlights the benefits of virtual environments for collaborative learning and project management. The presentation outlines program schedules, educational tools, and experiences gained from using these technologies in various international educational settings.

1. Web 3.0: The 3D Internet ClassroomDavid W. Deeds, Ph.D., IT Teacher/ManagerChangchun American International SchoolAACE Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010: May 18th

2. Web 3.0 = 3D Internet?I don’t mean the Semantic Web…this is 3.0 as in 3-Dimensional…apologies to Tim Berners-Lee and anyone I confused.Maybe inseparable: unrestricted navigation, human-versus-machine searches and results, information overload control, etc.“The future of the Internet will be 3-dimensional.”www.internet3d.org

3. 3D Internet in the ClassroomPart techie, mostly teacher presentationScheduleIntro/History – 5 minutesSecond Life – 10 minutes (live?)OpenSim – 20 minutes (live!)Video Testimonials – 5 minutesQuest Atlantis – 10 minutes (live?)Wrapup/Next – 5 minutesQuestions/Comments – 5 minutes

4. TriDTrifectaSecond Life – Teachers/AdministratorsOpenSim – Students (and Teachers!)Quest Atlantis - StudentsStarted with Second Life cybercampus in late 2006, took over 500 college students inworldStarted with OpenSim as of mid-2009, have taken over 50 MYP and PYP students inworldQuest Atlantis: Mid-2009, 30 MYP students

5. What’s Your Problem, Pal?Mine: How do I teach computer science to students with widely varying levels of English proficiency together in the same class? University/College: Korean, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese studentsInternational School: Korean, Chinese, German, British, American, Mexican, etc.International Baccalaureate Organization “philosophy”: no separation

6. Second LifeCommercial virtual world created in 2003, accessible via the InternetNeed only free client viewer: http://secondlife.com/support/downloads/?lang=en-USCheck system requirements, especially video card minimums: http://secondlife.com/support/system-requirements/?lang=en-USBasic membership is free, premium costs $75/year (can own real estate, buildings)

7. New Media ConsortiumInternational, not-for-profit organization: new media and technologiesLease discounts for educational institutionsApproximately $100 per 1,000 square metersMutual facilities, other group benefitsNew Media Consortium website: http://virtualworlds.nmc.orgContact: Nancy Reeves (nancy@nmc.org)

8. Second Life: What Have We Learned? Students: Computer-Aided Design, Programming, Project Management, Business, EnglishSocial Constructivism (Reality, Knowledge, Learning)Teachers:Inclusion, Differentiation, Sheltered Instruction Observation ProtocolProblem-/Task-Based Instruction, Action/Active Learning, Reciprocal Guidance

9. OpenSim(ulator)Noncommercial (free!), open-source virtual world created in 2007 when SL client released, Internet or notNeed server binary package:http://opensimulator.org/wiki/DownloadAnd client viewer, ideally Hippo: http://mjm-labs.com/viewer/Three configuration options: Local, Client/Server or Hosted Client/Server

10. ReactionGridInternational, for-profit organization: small schools to Fortune 100 corporationsDiscounts for educational institutions$25/month for 1 region (256 square meters), $75/month for 4 regions No server or related support requiredReactionGrid website: www.reactiongrid.comContact: Kyle Gomboy (kyle@reactiongrid.com)

11. OpenSim: What have we learned?Everything regarding Second Life plus:International Baccalaureate Organization Design & Technology Dilemma: Draw a car in AutoCAD, then what? Clay? Legos?Design Cycle: Investigate, Plan, Design, Create, Evaluate…and AttitudesProject Management and TEAMWORK! Cross-curricular possibilities, e.g. Earth Day: In Science, they learn about windmills, in IT they build them

12. Quest AtlantisInternational, free 3D multiuser environment to immerse kids 9-16 in educational tasks, run by University of IndianaNeed only the client program:http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/System requirements not as demanding“Quests,” e.g., conserving resources, already exist, plus you can design your ownTeaches values as well as skills

13. Quest AtlantisNeed two teachers trained to qualify as QA school: four one-hour online sessionsPermission form needs to be signed by parent and filed with QAVery impressive: set of teacher resources online; overall support for teachers and administratorsContact: Dr. Bronwyn Stuckey (bestucke@indiana.edu)

14. QA: What have we learned?Overlap with SL and OpenSim but important distinction: valuesQA’s “social responsibilities” correspond to IBO Learner Profile: Students are expected to be open-minded, inquisitive, etc.QA has quests that can be used as part of many different subjects: history, literature, etc. (not just computer science, although this is the most important one!)

15. Questions/Comments?David W. Deeds:Work: ddeeds@caischina.orgHome: davidwdeeds@yahoo.comSkype: davidwdeeds, Twitter: dwdeeds, Facebook: David W. Deeds, SL: Deed Davids