BP_12_20091017_Web_2.0_ekoloko_Virtual_World

A virtual world for children! My nine year old son and I accessed this site to witness for ourselves whether or not it was FUN! This site was recommended by my son's teacher and it was as she said, lots of fun.

The site allows members to create their own avatar for their adventure. Some of the games require users to read stories and use the information gained from the readings to complete the games. The higher the comprehension level the more success the user will encounter when on the adventure.

Ekoloko not only offers pile of fun but promotes educational tools through the use of critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, and creativity. Parents wary of having their children participate in virtual worlds are encouraged to access the site with their children and participate alongside them in order to assess the validity of the site.

The site is free, easy to maneuver and filled with fun.

References

EkoLoko: Ecological Virtual Environment for Kids - ekoloko.com. (n.d.). Retrieved October 18, 2009, from http://www.go2web20.net/app/?a=EkoLoko