During term 1 and 2 this year I was part of a group of Australasian teachers who experimented in a virtual world. We learnt to move, build, embed and collaborate. We made some learning resources and then we reflected on the pros and cons of it all.
Over the last week I have been meeting daily with a group of 11 year 7-10 students in this same world. They have had free range to enter when they like, to communicate with each other and to build.
The skills they have learnt in only 5 days has been outstanding. They are highly engaged and while learning themselves they are also teaching each other. I haven't explained anything to them other than to set some guidelines and reminding them of their responsibilities in the world.
While they are having fun ... some questions spring to mind
Is this a good platform for students to learn in?
How could it best be used?
How do you manage students in this way?
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