World is virtual, but the friendships are real
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So says the TampaBay.com article.
Welcome to Kidz Connect, an innovative summer camp program at the Patel Conservatory that has Dutch and American kids combining theatrical talents through video streaming and a virtual world.
More than just a high-tech program for pen pals, the students from both cities are working together to create a show featuring live theater and online performances. At the core of the effort is the virtual world they’ve created through Teen Second Life, a three-dimensional online society.
"By creating something together, they’re learning about each other and in the process, they’re having fun," said Josephine Dorado, creator and co-artistic director for the project.
