Multi-user Virtual Environments and Gaming

Use multi-user virtual environments, simulations, and gaming environments to promote experiential learning. Explore Roma Archaeology in Second Life or read about it at the Roma Citizen Social Network.

Old Way - Play single-user computer games.

New Way - Participate in virtual worlds.

Explore Tools

Hot Choice - Second Life
Hot Choice - Lure of the Labyrinth, Math by Design, Edheads

1. Multi-user Virtual Environments: Second Life, There
2. Gaming Units
• wii
• playstation
• handheld games
3. Interactives & Online Gaming

• Multi-user Games
  • Play the News - multiuser
  • Tutpup - play math and spelling games with others around the world
  • Software Prodigy - lots of multiplayer games
• Planet Green - lower CO2 emissions
• BBC Games
  • Bitesize Games 1
  • Bitesize Games 2
  • Sea Monster
  • Spywatch - WW2 Game
• CBBC (BBC) Games
  • ROAR: The Game (BBC) - run your own park
• Discovery Channel Games
  • Life or Death
• Planners and Calculators
  • Practical Money Skills for Life
  • Reality Check - salaries and occupations
• National Geographic
  • Explore a Pyramid
  • Map Games
• Practice Environments and Game Makers
  • Class Tools
  • Game Brix
  • Kickplay
  • MuchoBeets Flashcards
  • Philologus
  • Purpose Games
  • Spelling City
  • Sploder
  • What2Learn
• Puzzles
  • Just Crosswords
• Simulation and Role-playing
  • ElectroCity - create a city
  • SimSweatShop -
  • Stock News Game - make market choices
  • Time Pirates
• Tutorials
  • Get Body Smart - parts of human body

Learn more about gaming at Got Game?

Design Projects

1. Simulated Worlds
2. Re-enactments and Roleplaying
3. Scientific Explorations
4. Global Gatherings
5. Gaming

Avoid Wrecks

1. Explore educational connections.
2. Seek age appropriate resources.
3. Consider bandwidth issues.
4. Explore potential for virtual adventures.
5. Connect to programming and development projects.

Pit Stop
Read about the possibilities at Got Game? Try Lure of the Labyrinth.

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