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Website reviews for virtual worlds, learning potential

18 results
  • Review
    Space Heroes Universe

    Safe virtual world with fun, space-age games.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    The Carnegie Cyber Academy

    Complete fun challenges, learn how to be safe online.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Magic Town

    Exciting storybook world keeps kids engaged in reading.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Woozworld

    Shopping- and chatting-centric tween virtual world.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Pottermore

    Engaging virtual world brings Harry Potter to life.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Franktown Rocks

    With music, videos, games, and a virtual world, this site rocks out.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Club Penguin

    Site unveils new chat tool, makes it easier to find friends.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    OurWorld

    Virtual world with games and some smart parental controls.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    MiniMonos

    This site's pro-environment stance is admirable, but it also deserves kudos for its efforts to keep kids safe.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Pocoyo World

    For fans of the bilingual cartoon Pocoyo, this virtual world offers tons of games, videos, and more.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Animal Jam

    Nat Geo virtual world teaches kids about nature.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Innerstar University

    Buy American Girl, play in safe, positive virtual world.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    MyePets3D

    Cool-looking virtual world suffers from poor navigation.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    FooPets

    Virtual pet site almost worthless without paid membership.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    SecretBuilders

    A world of exploration awaits. This site's emphasis on collaboration helps kids work together to solve problems.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    Spark City World

    Virtual world where girls can play games, gab, and shop.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    Poptropica

    Island-hopping adventure is hours of safe fun, but with ads.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2008)
  • Review
    MoshiMonsters

    Take care of creatures and learn a little in virtual world.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2008)