TeCoLa Virtual World
Our TeCoLa Virtual World is created in the Open Source sofware 'OpenSimulator', or short 'OpenSim'. In this virtual world you can find several small islands, each focusing on one or more aspects of language education.
In order to work with the TeCoLa Virtual World you need to request an account and install the viewer.
TeCola Gamify Authoring Tools for editing and creating tasks in the TeCoLa Virtual World
Locations in the TeCoLa Virtual World
All the locations in TeCoLa Virtual World include learning stations that can be edited by teachers. Teachers can also create their own learning station contents.
Welcome Area
The Welcome Area is the place where all users start. Here they can find information on how to go to other locations in the TeCoLa Virtual World and how to set the voice system. There are shops with clothing and educational tools, a sandbox to build and some games to play.
Chatterdale - The English language village
Saarburg - The German language village
Parolay - The French language village
Valencia - The Spanish language village
Snakes & Ladders - an Ice breaker game in Chatterdale, Parolay, Saarburg, and Valencia
Arcadia
Arcadia helps users to learn the basic steps on working and navigating in a virtual world. Also some games can be played to practice better navigation.
Quest 2013
Quest 2030 was built during the TILA project and is one big game where pupils have to telecollaborate through a modern building to find all the clues. This game has been improved and expanded during the TeCoLa project.