Virtual Worlds

There are many types of virtual worlds out there. World of warcraft is a game and everything built by the company. Second life is not a game, the only thing that was built by the company was the ground. Everything else is created by users. It is also free, unless you want to buy a premium. Second life even has its own universities. I have never used second life or any other type of virtual worlds. So this is my first look into it. After today's class, I am not interested in virtual worlds. I feel that people get so wraped up in this. Yes, you can go see Van Gough's paintings. But why would I want to play on a virtual world, when the real world is outside my door! I think that virtual worlds can provide some beneficial learning experiences for kids. However, the outside world can show even more learning experiences for students. Go on a field trip to a local museum, read Walt Whitman outside on the lawn, or go to a nearby river or lake to learn about ecosystems. We do not have to travel far to have an engaging learning experience, you just have to go outside your door!