A tool that I would recommend using to help students be more interactive in a classroom is Second Life. This is an online world where people can talk, and do much more. Students can create an Avatar for free and do many different things in this world. There are stores, clubs, and everything possible. The main thing I want to focus on is the ability to make an online classroom, and use second life to teach students. Students can meet at certain times for class and either type or talk online through the program. I recommend exploring the site.
The disadvantages to this site is that there is no control of what others do on the site. You would need to get into a private room. A lot of strange people go on second life, therefore you have to be careful who you talk to on there. Also, there are some inapropriate outfits and activities. Like I said, the class must be old enough and mature to handle this experience.
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