Mary Howard’s students build and learn in Open Sim, a virtual world like Second Life. From building architectural constructs to understanding the Diary of Anne Frank, literature comes alive in this virtual world. Show Notes:  <a href= "http://www.coolcatteacher.com/e293">www.coolcatteacher.com/e293</a> April 26 is #PowerofEcon day with a noon ET Twitter chat and lots of financial literacy resources. Sponsored by Discovery Education and CME Group, join in <a href="http://www.coolcatteacher.com/econ">www.coolcatteacher.com/econ</a>

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