Virtual Globe Games for Geographic Learning
Ola Ahlqvist
Virtual, online maps and globes allow for volunteered
geographic information to capitalize on users as sensors and
generate unprecedented access to information resources and
services. These new “Web 2.0” applications will probably
dominate development and use of virtual globes and maps in
the near future. We present an experimental platform that
integrates an existing virtual globe interface with added
functionality as follows; an interactive layer on top of the
existing map that support real time creation and manipulation
of spatial interaction objects. These objects, together with the
existing information delivered through the virtual globe, form a
game board that can be used for educational purposes. Full Text
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