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PIVOTE is now an open-source project and available for free download and use by anyone.

PIVOTE lets you: * Create learning exercises on the web using a simple forms based interface * Create objects in a virtual world such as Second Life which users can use to interact with the exercise * Play the exercise in Second Life, Open Sim, or on the web or even an iPhone. * Port exercises between virtual worlds * Share PIVOTE compatible objects between exercises and institutions * Rapidly edit exercises to create variations, or custom versions for different skill levels * Export student performance data for us in VLEs

What are the implications for me personally and for courses I teach?

New ISTE SIG for Education in Virtual Environments

Great stepby-step introduction to Sun's Project Wonderland, the Java based shared 3D virtual environment for collaboration and education. Start right off.

Introduction to Sun's Project Wonderland, the Java based shared 3D virtual environment for collaboration and education. Start right off

Teachers use instructions based on games model.

Andrew Miller, consultant for the Buck Institute for Education, shares his thoughts on game-based learning: game-based unit includes structures, themes, and mechanisms for trial and error. 

Check out Edutopia's extensive collection of articles, videos, and resources on using video games and simulations in the classroom.

The eDoctoring website brings real-life clinical practice to your computer, providing medical education that is engaging, challenging and interactive.