SECOND LIFE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
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Second Life, the virtual online world that is
catching the attention of universities for its educational possibilities,
hasn't been an option for middle school use. Although most 12-year-old
students would find the site's graphical elements and social possibilities
intriguing, Second Life's policy bars anyone younger than 13 from the main
site.
However, using funds from the National Science Foundation, graduate students from Ohio University have developed a special protected island within the virtual world where only selected middle school students are allowed. They're now working with middle school science teachers to design interactive games that will help children grasp difficult science concepts. So far, they've developed four games, each with specific learning elements.
This story in THE Journal has the details.
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