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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

Second Life has been used as a cost-effective way to create a real-life emergency scenario (instead of costly video footage or custom 3D animation)

SL is only used to create a scenario: "Our emergency management course utilizes virtual reality scenarios that immerse professionals into real-life experiences, thus enhancing their learning experience," said Dave Livingston, chief technology officer of Brainband Technology Services. "Second Life offers a cost-effective way to present instructional scenarios rather than trying to create them through traditional movie making, custom animation or 3-D gaming."

Pearson Learning Solutions (PLS) today announced a partnership with Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) to create online, virtual world education and training environments for a range of academic, commercial, and government clients.

A narrative problem-based game created in Second Life.

Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The programming environment runs on the Xbox, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input.

Kodu is a visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone.

"From the creators of the award-winning game Auditorium comes Fractal, a new ambient music puzzler experience. Combo, Chain, and Cascade your way through a pulsing technicolor dreamscape that reacts to your every move, while manipulating Fractals, creating Blooms, and expanding your consciousness at 130 BPM. "

Ideas for creating a fantasy game.

Generation V - 4 levels of engagement