Directory of E-Learning Tools: Virtual World Tools

Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies
Knowledge, Skills and Tools for the Learning 2.0 Age

	HOME
	JANE HART
	CONSULTANCY
	CONTACT

	NEWS SERVICE

	LEARNING TOOLS DIRECTORY - Tools Index - Recommend a tool

	TOP 100 TOOLS
	TOP 10 TOOLS LISTS

	25 TOOLS

	SOCIAL LEARNING
	iTOUCH LEARNING

	AN INTRODUCTION TO E-LEARNING

	HOW TO DO MORE ON THE INTERNET 4 FREE

	SEARCH

follow c4lptnews at http://twitter.com

DIRECTORY OF LEARNING TOOLS
Virtual World Tools

These tools are for creating 3D spaces or virtual worlds or for creating virtual characters or avatars.

Key to Availability
Ł=cost; C =add code to web page/blog; D =download; H = hosted service; OS = Open source; FT=free trial

Top Virtual World Tools
These are the tools voted Top Tools for Learning by learning professionals worldwide

Tool	Summary	Available
Second Life	Online society within a 3D world	Free	H

Other Virtual World Tools

Tool	Summary	Available
3B	Create your own 3D space in the 3D browser	Free	D
3D Mailbox	Bring email to life	Free	D
agentland	Intelligent, virtual agents (avatars) for your website	Free	D
Character Builder	Multimedia authoring tool lets you create animated characters that present information and interact with users	Ł	D	FT
Codebaby Production Studio	Integrate reusable, high quality 3D characters into your online course or LMS, without having to hire a team of specialized animators to do the work	Ł	D
ComBOTS	Next generation communication tool: more than email and IM	Ł	D
Croquet	Software development environment for the creation and large-scale distributed deployment of multi-user virtual 3D applications and metaverses	Free	D	OS
EduNation	Private island simulator in Second Life dedicated to online training seminars and conferences	Free	H
Edusim	3D virtual world for the classroom interactive whiteboard	Free	D	OS
EVEOnline	Next generation in massive multiplayer online games	Ł	H	FT
Forterra OLIVE	Open massive multiplayer online environment for building serious virtual world applications. Custom worlds can be built for any application area.	Ł	D/F
gizmoz	Animate yourself - create a character-based visual expression for use across your digital lives	Free	H
Google Earth	Combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings	Free	D
imvu	3D avatar chat	Free	D

Kaneva	3D social networking world	Free	H
Lively	Create an avatar and chat with your friends in rooms you design	Free	H/D
meez	Create your own digital persona	Free	H
mEgo	Create your mEgo (an avatar)	Free	H
Metaplace	Build a virtual apartment and put it on your website	Free	H
MyMiniLife	Create and personalise your own character, interact with others, embed your creations on any web page	Free	H
Second Life Simulations	Communication and sales simulations in Second Life	Ł	H
SitePal	A SitePal avatar is a virtual talking character that you can easily add to your Blog, Website, Flash movie, or even MySpace profile to express yourself online	Ł	D	FT
Sloodle	3D learning management system project	Free	H	OS
Small Worlds	3D virtual world that runs inside your web browser. It enables you to build your own room, house, or even your own world, and fill it with a wide variety of items and fun activities.	Free	H
SpaceTime	3D viewing and searching for the Web	Free	D
There	A virtual world	Free	H
VastPark	Create and deploy your own 3D virtual world (in beta)	Ł	H	FT
Veepers Messaging	Turn your snapshots into animated characters	Ł	H
Veepers Visual Voicemnail	Enhance your voicemail with personalized characters	Ł	H
VHost E-Learning Suite	Integrated suite of character authoring and performance management applications enabling your organization to design, develop and deliver learning and communications across the enterprise	Ł	D
Visitor Ville	Web stats in video game format	Ł	D	FT
Voki	Create your own avatar and share with others	Free	H
Weblin	Makes you and others on the Web visible as small avatars	Free	D

Create an avatar and chat with your friends in rooms you design