Not that it's time to stop yet, but on behalf on my colleague TexasHome and the rest of us at Whyville, we want to thank everyone who participated in the Whyville Texas Challege. We are approaching 1,000 students in the competition, and over 200 classes with at least one active student. Gartner Group, a highly respected analyst firm, has said that about 80% of large organizations will be in virtual worlds by 2011. Many analysts believe the web is turning "3D". Places like Whyville mix teamwork and social interaction skills with STEM learning in ways that directly address the workforce needs of our nation. We hope that more than just "playing a game," you and your students have learned something about how virtual spaces can enhance learning.
We are planning to setup a forum for the teachers signed up for the challenge. Stay tuned for that announcement in this blog, and by email .
Thanks,
WhySoul
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