Your Name and Title: David W. Deeds, Technology Integration Coordinator

School, Library, or Organization Name: Colegios Peterson (Peterson Schools), Mexico City

Co-Presenter Name(s): N/A

Country from Which You Will Present: Mexico

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.): High school teachers, administrators

Short Session Description (one line): Information Technology in a Global Society Goes 3D

Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum): Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) is an International Baccaleaurate Diploma Program (high school) course that focuses on the impact of computers on people. Before 3D virtual worlds, students would sit in a classroom and read about being members of a global society. Via Second Life, they are members of a global society! Peterson Schools (in Mexico City) students will be connecting, communicating and collaborating with other learners (and teachers) around the real world using a virtual world!

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
http://www.peterson.edu.mx
http://www.scoop.it/t/3d-virtual-worlds-educational-technology