2017 the Building Continues!

Students in Grand Island and Saints Peter and Paul School (Hamburg) continue their amazing Frank Lloyd Wright inspired builds.

The Building Continues!

I came across Bryce today in world and he is working on a very impressive build.  Check out his progress below!

Get Ready for More Builders!

I wandered into the Islands this evening and came across Reece.  Reece was building and amazing virtual home.  Take a look at his progress.

Let the Architecture Begin

Avatars from Grand Island have been getting ready for a new project.  They have been learning about the principles of architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright!  Their teacher, Professor Howard created a museum that tells about Frank Lloyd Wright and his Prairie Style Architecture.  Students will be using those principles of design to create their own works.  They are on their way!  Here are some screen shots of their island and some of their beginning works.

Professor Howard's Prairie Style Virtual Home

Professor Howard's Architecture Design Area

Prairie Style Beginner Build

Professor Howard's Museum about Prairie Style Architecture

Professor Howard's Museum about Prairie Style Architecture

Edward and Parker's New Building Project

Grand Island- Virtual

More Student Building

Today I visited with students from two different schools and found some real creativity and advanced building skills.

Zack from Southtowns Catholic created a bed that looked comfortable and stylish.  It also was well placed in a treehouse in at the Island of Chargers.

Build By Zack

House by Harinder

Harinder from Grand Island put a lot of energy into this fantastic house.  Colorful and bright, this has lots of charm and function.

Student Building

It is always such fun to go in-world and see student avatars building.  Today I came across Nicole SSPP creating a Teddy Bear.  She claimed this was her first try at it and if that's so, which I have no reason to doubt her, it is an amazing first effort.

To see students take risks and be creative within the building process is so inspiring.  Great work Nicole!

Nicole SSPP Building at the Sandbox on Freebie Island

Student Work and More

I had the wonderful surprise today to see some wonderful museum exhibits by Mrs. Pallante's class.  Check out the builds and projects below!

Student WWII Era Fighter Plane

Student Exhibits

Student Exhibit- Allies vs. Axis

Student Exhibit- Allies vs. Axis

Professor Pallante floating above the sand!

Level 1 Builders Badge

As I have mentioned before, there are some very talented builders here on the Islands of Enlightenment.   Since I believe building here is a wonderful skill to learn that has lots of "Real World" possibilities attached to it I have decided to create a badging system for the builders here.  When you have done a creation that seems realistic/ artistic and takes a some time to build I will being awarding builders badges.  Our first winners are:

Nicholas Fcsh
Matthew Fcsh
Charlie Fcsh
Kyle Fcsh

And

Paul SCSZ

Great work Avatars.  Please see Professor Illuminati in-world to receive your badge you have earned.

Science!

Over the past few days there has been some new additions.

Our Beta Island has had some wonderful new exhibits and interactives courtesy of Science avatar, Professor Miktuk.  Please stop by and learn about hurricanes, the planets, science apps, and much much more!

If you see Professor Miktuk in-world, don't be afraid to say hello and ask her about almost any science topic.  She is an encyclopedia of information.

Science Center

Science Center Welcome Sign

Inside the Science Center there is lots to see and click on

Science lab and the circulatory system area.

The Sunroom with Elementary Science Resources

The Sun Room

iPad Science Apps

Middle School Science Resources

Build It and they will..... BUILD MORE!



Student created bed:  First day!



Well, we have had avatars from Forestville, New York in-world the last two days, and I have been amazed at how quickly they have adapted to the environment.  One of the most amazing aspects of this is that several students have become avid builders already!  See the creations they have started already.

Student created couch.

Student created room in a two story house.

Student created stove.