Virtual Visits with the New York Hall of Science

During our recent school’s out week in April, the Digital Learning department was proud to have held its second Virtual Worlds Camp instructed by Ray Ferrer. We had a nice combination of newcomers and veterans.

In our previous camp held in February, the students were able to create exhibits in Active World based on some of the exhibits we have on our museum floor. These exhibits range from dealing with air pressure to a scientific concept in sports referred to as the squash factor. The second camp had a different focus. Students were inspired by our Chemistry Demonstration and with a little additional research, they all came up with an exhibit based on the phases of matter. The rookies picked up on navigation and building quickly while the veterans were taking their skills to the next level with the introduction of new commands. They all definitely develop a new appreciation for designing exhibits. Here is some pictures of the students showing off their work to their friends and family.

This entry was posted on April 24, 2009 at 10:18 am and is filed under Virtual Visits.

Tags: Active World, Virtual Worlds Camp