What is Club Penguin? Why study it?

2penguins.gifWhat is it?

  • 3-D web-based Arctic-themed virtual world specifically aimed at kids age 6 - 14 years.

Why study it?

  • easy to access - requires no download
  • has a sophisticated, but easy-to-use interface
  • can be played for free, with limitations
  • allows chatting, messaging and other text-based communications
  • ad-free
  • very safe for kids to play - has parent controls
  • just bought by Disney for $350 million (we’ll be seeing a lot more of it in the future)

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