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The opening of this Ghost Train is occurring at Thorpe Park Resort (England), was planned by Derren Brown and coordinates virtual reality, live performers and his trademark illusions. For Virtual Reality Support & Setup, you can likewise check www.allvrinfo.com

learning, technology, kids, virtual worlds, interacting, social networks

7 Essential Tactics & Tools for a Successful Virtual Classroom

25 safe, fun & educational virtual worlds for toddlers, kids, and tweens

Vance Stevens recaps recent Ning corporate decisions influencing virtual educational community developers, and outlines alternatives

SimTeach: Information and Community for Educators using M.U.V.E.'s Multi-User Virtual Environments

Rec Dennis. A virtual iPod on the web.

Student Response Network (SRN) is a powerful "virtual Clicker" student response system designed for use in school computer labs or with wireless laptop groups. It does away with the need for personal handheld "clicker" devices by providing a software-only solution for use with networked Windows desktops or laptops. free version limits the number of users, but prices are very reasonable: $49 one server/40 clients $99 unlimited servers/40 clients Very easy to set up!

The issues identified with VR setup has turned out to be entirely predominant on the grounds that the gadget is new, the innovation is new and individuals are not ready to comprehend it appropriately. Along these lines, they need to take the assistance of the VR bolster suppliers.

Apple's control of key materials: Materials like high-quality aluminum were purchased in such large quantities that Apple virtually cornered the market for certain materials. Because PC makers were not responding to threats like this, Microsoft feared PC players were falling further and further behind Apple. Shortcomings of the Microsoft-Intel business model: Microsoft and Intel -- so-called "Wintel" -- sucked up much of the profit, leaving PC makers with limited resources to innovate.

"Even in traditional classes students may do little or no work but get the same grade as their more industrious colleagues, and serious conflicts may arise between teammates with varying levels of ability and senses of responsibility. The problems may be even worse when groups are virtual and don't have the self-regulating capability provided by face-to-face meetings. It is therefore particularly important in distance classes to adhere to the defining principles of cooperative learning, especially positive interdependence (if anyone fails to do his or her part everyone loses in some way), individual accountability (all team members are held accountable for all the material in the assignment), and regular self-assessment of team functioning."

Online Games and Virtual Worlds for Global Education: Resource Packet for Teachers

Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a Free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites. Moodle.org is our community site where Moodle is made and discussed.

Wow! This is news! Are any LWCers following this excitement direct from Florida?

Recent definition of communities linking to Stephen Downs video about groups and networks: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4126240905912531540

Thanks to Joao for pointing this out!