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Globaloria

This is an interesting project that prepares students for a world of new technology. Although not entirely focused on media literacy, the project uses this new media in the classroom to enhance learning.

Here’s a blurb from the “About” page:
“The Globaloria Program was established by the World Wide Workshop Foundation in the spring of 2006. A network of educational, programmable websites and related wikis and blogs, the Globaloria Program prepares young people (13 and older) to use technology, specifically to become makers of interactive games and simulations, for their own personal and professional development and for the social and economic benefit of their communities.

As a result of participation in the Globaloria Program, secondary school and university students from underserved communities develop the expertise and self-confidence needed to become active global cybercitizens in today’s increasingly connected and digital world.

The Globaloria Program is comprised of multiple platforms, each of which has its own network, themes, and active communities. In 2006, with the support of Cisco Systems, the Foundation launched the first of these platforms, My Global Life, a game developers’ ‘starter-kit’, and plans to have at least four platforms under development during 2007 - 2008.”