Some very exciting news from an article on CNET today. Google is working with a virtual world developer called Multiverse Network to integrate Google tools with their environment. People will be able to use the Sketchup 3D modeling tool and imagery from Google Earth when they create locations in the Multiverse virtual world.This could open up all kinds of great opportunities for educators. There is a very steep learning curve to create spaces in areas like Second Life. If Google can put some of their engineering expertise into the creation of tools that are easy to use then it will lower the threshold considerably and open virtual worlds to a much larger group of educators. Unleashing the creativity of teachers into amazing new technology like virtual worlds has enormous potential.
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