3. A platform where all the resources will be available. The meeting point of all countries, students and scientists Observatories, Universities, Schools, Data Archives Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Social Education, Citizenship History, Language, Multicultural exchanges, etc Rationale for Sponsor: Billions of stars bringing your name to millions of people

4. Engaging Minds through virtual experiences

5. Key Vision for virtual interface Learning and Memory Research Interactive 3D Gaming Technology Highly Engaging Learning Applications Unique Content Authoring Tools

6. Cognitive Task DescribeReplaceEnquiry Contrast Classify Comprehend Label Gather Predict Summarise Present EvaluationSynthesis AnalysisApplication Comprehension Knowledge IntegrateRecall One approach.

7. Learners invest high levels of attention and effort in their learning Learners manipulate information using a variety of methods Performance information provides individual feedback, assessment and guidance

8. For example: LIGHT POLLUTION Student is given task of town planner redeveloping city centre Old street lighting vs New street lighting Interact with characters to gain insight. Investigate different forms of lighting

9. OUTCOME Learners manipulate information to discover causes, effects and prevention of light pollution Learners become aware of this problem and are better informed members of society Creation of light pollution policy using knowledge gained