This is the second e-Learning Stuff Podcast, Stuff.
e-Learning Stuff Podcast #002 – Stuff
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BBC reports on research into virtual worlds for children.
Virtual worlds can be valuable places where children rehearse what they will do in real life, reveals research.
They are also a “powerful and engaging” alternative to more passive pursuits such as watching TV, said the BBC-sponsored study.
Makes you think about how we can use virtual worlds in FE for learning.
You’ve heard of Second Life (which I don’t get) now there is MetaPlace!
The BBC is reporting on this new development in virtual worlds (which isn’t quite ready yet).
A free tool that allows anyone to create a virtual world has been launched. Users of Metaplace, as it is known, can build 3D online worlds for PCs or even a mobile phone without any knowledge of complex computer languages.
Read rest of article on BBC News.