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Cynthia Alvarado joined 5 groups. View Groups Apr 28

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What is your interest in virtual worlds?: Academic, K12, College, Library

What virtual worlds are you interested in?: Second Life, Whyville

About Me:: I am a K-8 teacher/ librarian and sometimes university ed school adjunct faculty member. I have been a thorn in the side of traditional educational practice since my teen years and have only grown more vocal as I have become a professional educator, a parent and soon to be grandparent. I still wonder, after 4 decades of engagement, why do we have to force kids into such boring, routine situations, when real learning is such fun?

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At 1:25pm on May 5th, 2008, Liam ODonnell said…: Hey Cynthia - I totally agree with real learning being fun! It's amazing to watch students have fun while they are learning, but so often this is the element that is left out of the lesson. Thanks for joining K-8 Virtual Worlds. I look forward to hearing what an experienced professional like yourself thinks of these new spaces.

At 8:33pm on April 28th, 2008, Howard Vickers said…: Hello Cynthia

Do you know about SLanguages 2008? I hope to see you there...

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At 10:13am on April 23rd, 2008, Barry Joseph said…: Welcome Cynthia!

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