Summary:
The non-profit organization Global Kids is expanding the virtual reality gaming world to classrooms and students around the country. Not only are they able to make specialized programs for schools, including anti-bullying and community health software, but students are able to engage in new technology and learn at the same time. Many districts lack the funding to incorporate this new technology, but Global Kids offers grants to schools to help support their need for new technology.
In these virtual worlds students can create characters, alter their environment, interact with others, and express themselves in new ways. Because the program is only open to 13-17 year old students, with limited adult involvement, it is a safe place for students to express themselves. Global Kids wants to create spaces for students to explore creatively, while learning at the same time. This non-profit's ability to create learning environments that cost little money compared to a real life simulation of the same experience means that more students benefit over the long run. Also, since most teens find the computer work fun, more like a video game, their levels of engagement and interest are far higher than if working in a more traditional environment. Overall, the work that Global Kids puts into making sure the students are experiencing new and different things means this virtual reality will definitely pay off.
In these virtual worlds students can create characters, alter their environment, interact with others, and express themselves in new ways. Because the program is only open to 13-17 year old students, with limited adult involvement, it is a safe place for students to express themselves. Global Kids wants to create spaces for students to explore creatively, while learning at the same time. This non-profit's ability to create learning environments that cost little money compared to a real life simulation of the same experience means that more students benefit over the long run. Also, since most teens find the computer work fun, more like a video game, their levels of engagement and interest are far higher than if working in a more traditional environment. Overall, the work that Global Kids puts into making sure the students are experiencing new and different things means this virtual reality will definitely pay off.
Response:
I believe programs like "Second Life", "Beat Bullying", and "Dream It Do It", all created by Global Kids, are extremely beneficial for today's youth. Because schools have limited resources, virtual reality programs offer new experiences and a plethora of materials for the students to utilize beyond classroom resources. Also, teachers can use the program to stimulate creativity and enhance presentations, especially since students are learning more and more about technology as they operate the program. Not only does Global Kids provide a great outlet for students to learn within, but it helps teachers accomplish their goals as well.
I am confident that were schools to spend a small amount of money to incorporate this program into their district, the benefits in student learning would be tenfold. Because many experiences are impossible to have with a class of students, whether due to funding or even the logistics of moving so many people, any number of Global Kids' programs eliminate those effects. Providing students with new experiences to help them learn better is a primary purpose of teaching. I hope to provide my students with unique experiences that will help them absorb information more aptly while engaging their attention.
I believe programs like "Second Life", "Beat Bullying", and "Dream It Do It", all created by Global Kids, are extremely beneficial for today's youth. Because schools have limited resources, virtual reality programs offer new experiences and a plethora of materials for the students to utilize beyond classroom resources. Also, teachers can use the program to stimulate creativity and enhance presentations, especially since students are learning more and more about technology as they operate the program. Not only does Global Kids provide a great outlet for students to learn within, but it helps teachers accomplish their goals as well.
I am confident that were schools to spend a small amount of money to incorporate this program into their district, the benefits in student learning would be tenfold. Because many experiences are impossible to have with a class of students, whether due to funding or even the logistics of moving so many people, any number of Global Kids' programs eliminate those effects. Providing students with new experiences to help them learn better is a primary purpose of teaching. I hope to provide my students with unique experiences that will help them absorb information more aptly while engaging their attention.
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