Sunday, November 6, 2011

BP4

The new tool I chose to explore is called, "YooWalk".  I've never heard of YooWalk until day.  This was the coolest thing ever to discover.  By looking at the name of this website, I had no clue to what it entailed.  When I launched the site; I was amazed at the creativity and implementation of interactivity on this site.

YooWalk is a platform that allows you to walk through sites in a virtual capacity.  This tool reminds me of Second Life.  You are able to chat with other browsers and you literally walk with an avatar of choice through various exhibits,websites, and stores.

I am just excited that I found YooWalk, because I could really utilize this in my classroom.  I could actually show my students how to utilize the virtual capabilities to literally go to websites, I would also share with them how to chat and interact with other customers and researchers.  Then I would have the students blog about their experience.  This will be a way for them to use the computer, internet, and their cognitive skills to explore the site and its many 3D dimensions.


 YooWalk


When you log onto YooWalk the site looks like this.  It is so cool, you actually walk through the blocks listed, by selecting your cursor and pointing to the area or site selected.  When you enter the site, you walk into the site and basically take a tour, by walking through the site.  You are informed by pictures and text, depending on what site you go to.



Michael Jackson  Tour

This was the first site/tour I walked through.  I thought it was the most futuristic thing ever.  I was attracted by the colors and the various pictures of Michael Jackson first.  Then I entered the site and walked through with my Avatar.  I selected an Avatar and a username that is associated with my Avatar.  The walk through of this site, Michael Jackson's to be exact, was the most exciting to me.  It is set up like a museum exhibit.  I loved how it was set up; I really felt like I was at a museum.  I definitely can see how this could be a great addition to a lesson for my students.  My students are so excited about technology, virtual worlds, and colors.

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