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Showing 1-9 of 9 results foundWhat kids learn in virtual worlds
November 15, 2007 They're getting an early intro to tech--and also treading on an uneasy middle ground between being consumers and being citizens.Are virtual worlds the future of the classroom?
June 12, 2006 Virtual worlds like Whyville give kids chance to learn about science, math and themselves. Educators are taking notice.Nickelodeon to launch virtual world for kids
January 29, 2007 Nicktropolis lets kids create an avatar, play games, watch TV and talk to the likes of SpongeBob.Are kids ready for ads in virtual worlds?
October 16, 2007 Media watchdogs and educators worry about the nascent industry having relatively no standards for advertising.PBS Kids makes play for 3-year-olds online
February 15, 2008 Web site lets children play animated games with characters like Curious George and learn basic skills in reading and problem solving.The ABCs of learning online
July 9, 2007 Teaching toddlers online is getting easier, thanks to Starfall and other learning Web sites that are growing fast.Virtual-world makers aim to hook kids
October 15, 2007 Eager upstarts are looking to mix it up with Disney and Neopets and cash in on children's love of digital playgrounds.Year in review: Digital kids grow up
December 11, 2007 Child's play turned into serious business online in 2007, from Club Penguin to Facebook.Protecting kids from online food ads
May 17, 2007 With playful characters and mobile social-network buddies, fast-food companies are finding new ways to target teens. One group wants limits set. Sponsored matches for "virtual worlds"
