Yoder, M. B. (2009, October). Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning: Virtual Worlds in the Classroom. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
I thought MUVE’s was so cool! I have never heard of it before, in a way it’s like its own world. For me, the teen MUVE was very intriguing to me; because that is the age group I want to teach. Middle school students would love to learn through an online resource such as this. I remember when I was in middle school, and our class took trips to the computer lab to play games once a month I loved it! This seems like a better version of a game because it is educational as well.
1. What does DIDI stand for, and what is the meaning behind it?
DIDI stands for “dream it, do it”. It is an after school program that students are meant to do individually. In DIDI they can experience workshops, and community problems in a fun fashion. DIDI encourages kids to lead social change, and to make a positive impact on the environment. Technical assistance is also available through DIDI. With DIDI it seems the sky is the limit!
2. What are the starting steps to becoming virtualized?
Read, research and learn. Online resources for the specific grades you are teaching are endless online. Reading blogs is a helpful tool as well. Connect and talk with other teachers from whom you can learn from. Take virtual tours with friends, co-workers or fellow “MUVEr”s. Lastly, create your virtual self and explore! Create a “second life” and try to get involved with someone else you know who wants to create one as well. Create an avatar and chat with other avatars to get the ball rolling.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
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