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Learning Environments

• SecondLife for Educators - The Second Life Grid provides a platform for educators interested in distance learning, computer supported cooperative work, simulation and new media studies.
• Wikipedia - Information on virtual learning environments.
• Virtual Field Trips - Take a distance learning trip in the virtual world. Use the search engine to target specific topics.
• Whyville - A 3D learning environment, sometimes called Web 3.0

Educator Information on Distance Learning

• Videos on Education in Second Life
  • Science Education in Second Life
  • Emergency Preparedness Training
  • Interactive Science Lab
  • NASA Speech in Second Life - SpaceChannel
  • College of Scripting, Music, and Science Piano
  • Rafting Adventures
  • James Paul Gee on Global Kids Island on Second Life
  • The making of Suzanne Vega's Second Life Guitar
• Alaska Staff Development Network - Information on learning environments and lists.
• Globalwide Network Academy
• Southwest Virginia Education and Training Network
• Fraser Valley - Fraser Valley distance learning school.
• Wikipedia - A list of distance learning sites from Wikipedia.
• BrainPop - BrainPOP is an educational program, providing content spanning 7 main subjects including: Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Health, Arts and Music, and Technology
• eduweb - Eduweb develops award-winning digital learning games and interactives about art, history, science and technology.
• IDML - iPhone Distance Mobile Learning! Mr. Peel’s www.HistoryClassRoom.com P.roactive E.ngaged E.lectronic L.earning! (P.E.E.L.)
• The STAR-Online - Virtual Teaching and Learning Community for the professional development of teachers
• The ICE Ning
• Creative Commons: open source educational site for educators
• Example class: Mr. Mayo's Class
• Noodle Quest for Students (interactive)
• Noodle Tools: Choose the Best Search