BP8_gogofrog

Well I first took a look at this site because I love frogs. Yes, simple I know. However, the capabilities of this site brought me back for a second look. This appears to be a Second Life type website with NO downloads. Yes that's right NO downloads. The site is run strictly online. The site is gogofrog and it is very interactive.

There is a video on the homepage of the site. But here is another video found on YouTube.






If you would like to take a look at the room I created, please go here. I found the learning curve for this is pretty similar to that of Second Life. Although once completed, teachers could use this room as a virtual classroom. There are video chat options. You can upload videos to interactive tvs. You can upload music.

The main classroom can be a lobby where students meet and chat. Then you can add additional rooms for each class. If you would like to keep the site secure, so only those with passwords can enter, that option is available. This may be particularly useful when/if parents are concerned about online safety.

my main room

Sign-up is free and there are MANY free items to place into your room. Just like Second Life, there are items that are available for purchase. You can also upload your own items and objects. Creation of your own items can lead to sales. Money is gogofrog is called gogos. You use your paypal account to exchange dollars for gogos.

Site description and tags can help you network your classroom.

adding students is easy

Movement keys 

Moving around a simulated environments takes some talented keyboard strokes. However with gogofrog, they have a reminder picture when you log in of these. (see above picture). 

 
I researched this tool for use in the classroom, however there are a plethora of other uses for a 3-D website. SO be creative and get one of your own. Sign up is easy and free.