The document discusses using virtual worlds and game-based learning (GBL) for educational purposes. It describes how virtual worlds are online simulated environments that allow users to interact through avatars. GBL uses simulations and virtual worlds to motivate students to learn through competitive exercises and storylines. The document then provides examples of how virtual worlds can be used educationally, such as allowing students to visit places they cannot see in real life or collaboratively solving problems.

1. Teaching in Virtual Worlds Karen Brooks

8. How Are Kids Currently Using Virtual Worlds?

9. Lively by Google http://www.lively.com/dr?rid=816945116627555151

10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YbwfOucET8

18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FNk9zMFzW8

38. So How Can They Be Educational?

39. They can visit places in virtual worlds that they are learning about in class and may never get the chance to see in real life. http://www.beyondspaceandtime.org/FCBSTWeb/web/index.html#link =

40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjQB4DXXUm0&eurl=http://www.psfk.com/2008/10/visit-beijings-forbidden-city-via-virtual-world.html

41. They can work collaboratively in virtual world using problem based learning to solve real life problems as in Harvard’s River City project. http://muve.gse.harvard.edu/rivercityproject/

42. http://muveb.gse.harvard.edu/~muvers/rivercityvideos/H264%20web/RC%20Project-pro-RC%20Full%20Sequence.mov More Videos: http://muve.gse.harvard.edu/rivercityproject/view/rc_videos.html

43. They can develop virtual worlds for their own learning experiences and to teach others. http://teen.secondlife.com/

44. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGMH_1VnnaY

45. The Pioneer School District in Teen SL. http://rampoislands.blogspot.com/ http://rampoislands.blogspot.com/

46. Active Worlds http://www.activeworlds.com/edu/

47. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q26rqNGFA-E