Monthly Archives: October 2010

Masai Mara Basecamp in Second Life

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Helen

Clemson University’s English 332 Visual Communications class is developing a virtual representation of the Masai Mara Basecamp using the Second Life program,  in hopes of giving insight and raising awareness about Kenya and all it has to offer.  Kenya is … Continue reading →

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Harvard uses VWs to teach kids science

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Steve

Here’s a neat video of Harvard Professor Chris Dede describing their EcoMUVE project — using a blended virtual world/physical world model of using pond ecology to teach kids about science — and about complex causality. As Dede notes, this is … Continue reading →

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How will YOU teach the transmedians?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Steve

Interesting insight regarding a report on a recent survey of the — in this case, Australian — younger set. Some info confirms common wisdom — the 16-30 group is an uber-connected generation, so immersed the technologies that enable it are … Continue reading →

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Design a 21st century classroom

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Helen

Slate.com is soliciting ideas for the modern classroom. How creative can we get? Add your ideas to the Hive.

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