Integration of Education, Technology and Entertainment Breaks New Ground in Children's Learning
Innovative Online Educational Game Succeeds Without Exposing Young People to Advertising, Promotions or Chat Rooms
By integrating educational content with technology, and entertainment, Wonder Rotunda creates a compelling new model for 21st century learning. Kid’s interests are sparked—and their curiosity ignited. In an avatar based virtual world, with games and activities, learning becomes fun and kids are motivated.
Refreshingly, Wonder Rotunda is an online educational game that engages kids without the lure of chat rooms or social networks. There is no advertising on the site—and, no play scenarios or messaging tied to TV shows, movies or toys.
Among other educational topics, kids learn about climate change and globalization, dive the Great Barrier Reef, journey by submarine through the human body, zip line through a tropical rainforest and explore how they can make a difference in the world.
Common Sense Media.org, the nation’s leading resource on media for kids and parents said about Wonder Rotunda: “About as close to perfection as online experience can be, Wonder Rotunda is safe, fun and highly educational….The site encourages kids to explore their world and educate themselves so they can become successful, caring adults.” http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/wonder-rotunda
Wonder Rotunda’s interactive, animated adventures cover topics as diverse as African wildlife, marine life, the human body's digestive system, money and business, American government, nutrition, tropical rainforests, globalization, film making, classical music, performing and visual arts, space exploration and, making a difference in the world.
To navigate the Wonder Rotunda, youngsters create a virtual self, or avatar, embark on the rides and adventures, and use their newly acquired knowledge to search for gold coins, earn rewards, shop for magical souvenirs, and keep their avatars energized
A one year subscription (Park Pass) to the Wonder Rotunda is $45. A one month subscription is $12.
Innovative Online Educational Game Succeeds Without Exposing Young People to Advertising, Promotions or Chat Rooms
By integrating educational content with technology, and entertainment, Wonder Rotunda creates a compelling new model for 21st century learning. Kid’s interests are sparked—and their curiosity ignited. In an avatar based virtual world, with games and activities, learning becomes fun and kids are motivated.
Refreshingly, Wonder Rotunda is an online educational game that engages kids without the lure of chat rooms or social networks. There is no advertising on the site—and, no play scenarios or messaging tied to TV shows, movies or toys.
Among other educational topics, kids learn about climate change and globalization, dive the Great Barrier Reef, journey by submarine through the human body, zip line through a tropical rainforest and explore how they can make a difference in the world.
Common Sense Media.org, the nation’s leading resource on media for kids and parents said about Wonder Rotunda: “About as close to perfection as online experience can be, Wonder Rotunda is safe, fun and highly educational….The site encourages kids to explore their world and educate themselves so they can become successful, caring adults.” http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/wonder-rotunda
Wonder Rotunda’s interactive, animated adventures cover topics as diverse as African wildlife, marine life, the human body's digestive system, money and business, American government, nutrition, tropical rainforests, globalization, film making, classical music, performing and visual arts, space exploration and, making a difference in the world.
To navigate the Wonder Rotunda, youngsters create a virtual self, or avatar, embark on the rides and adventures, and use their newly acquired knowledge to search for gold coins, earn rewards, shop for magical souvenirs, and keep their avatars energized
A one year subscription (Park Pass) to the Wonder Rotunda is $45. A one month subscription is $12.