Join us in 3D Education!

This webspace has been built as an open resource for teachers, administrators and anyone else interested in the successful integration of 3D virtual world environments into K-12 education.  

2009 to 2011 was a period of pioneering and exciting work implementing 3D virtual worlds into classrooms with students from primary school through to grade 12 at Changchun American International School. There were many successes and lessons learned from this experience which are shared here as resources for others.

Both David and I continue to work in this field and are very open to others who have seen the light of 3D virtual worlds in education.  

Site Contents

• Second Life
• OpenSim
• Quest Atlantis
• Future Applications

• Essentials for Professional Learning
• Conditions for Successful Integration
• The Myth of Digital Natives vs. Immigrants

• Blogs, links, research and virtual communities to support learning about virtual worlds

New FREE Ebook Download! - OpenSimulator School Quick Start Guide

Check out this amazing ebook written by my colleague, Dr David Deeds. For any school that would like to implement virtual worlds using OpenSimulator, this is THE guide to do it! It is the first complete guide available to take you through the whole process of getting it up and running - from installation to pedagogical practice. And, it's not just written for techies! 

Be sure to also download a free .oar file from ReactionGrid when you start your setup. I am sure this is going help blow the doors open for virtual worlds in education!

2011 Presentation Slides

Download the slides from presentations given this year. There are lots of other recommended resources and links inside to pursue further learning too.