journal #3

Yoder, M.B. (2009). Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved September 22, 2009 from
http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_3&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4381&ContentID=24200&DirectListComboInd=D

Internet-based multiuser virtual environments is also known as MUEVs.
MUEVs are becoming more common as more people are participating in them, and as teachers are beginning using them in their personal classroom. Maureen Yoder, author of “Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning: Virtual Worlds in the Classroom,”
explains “For educators looking for new ways to engage their students, MUVEs offer a great opportunity for creative teaching and learning. In addition to content-rich explorations, students in a virtual environment learn social, technical, and practical life skills in a setting that keeps them engaged, inquisitive, and playful.”
What is Global Kids?

Global Kids is an organization whose task is “to educate and inspire urban youth to become successful students and global and community leaders by engaging them in socially dynamic content-rich learning experiences.” Global Kids is one of the most thriving MUVEs that engage students in virtual worlds. It has a assortment of projects that promotes global understanding.

What does technology support create?

Technology support such as MUVEs allows a new, fun approach to learning and creates an opportunity for students to stay in touch with school when they are not physically at school.