Imagine a web tool that allows the creative abilities of young, inexperienced artists to come to life; one that transforms works of art that might appear to have potential (although scribbly and maybe lacking connectivity) into unique characterization that later becomes live animation! The award-winning web tool that offers such capability is Shidonni--a virtual world of fun and games, activities, and various learning exercises for children ages 4-10 years old. Shidonni was founded in 2008 by Nachshon Peled and Mazursky, the former CEO of Toys 'R Us Israel and to date has accumulated approximately $1.5 million. (Shidonni, Ltd. July '09) )
Shidonni claims that it mimicks the creativity and imagination of a 5 year old, allowing their creativity to come to life and the user the ability to design new worlds for their animals, feed them, play with them, and share them with friends! Through Shidonni, young learners are exposed to internet-literacy and the promotion of values such as frienship, cyber-citizenship, responsibility, and creative expression.
Shidonni's main features allow users to illustrate their own characters, where in the virtual world they come to life! The new character can then be transformed from an online animated character into a real plush toy! Each character is one-of-a-kind, unique in appearance, size, and color from all the rest because each has its own original creator. Parents make their child's virtual relationship with their created animal a reality when they order the plush toy, allowing it to be showcased by the child anywhere the child goes!
Shidonni appears to be a great tool for any primary educator who wants to enhance the learning environment for the students of her classroom! Experience the fun and check out all the details at: http://www2.shidonni.com/default.htm
(2010, January 18). Shidonni World: Virtual Pets Drawings Come to Life. Retrieved from Shidonni website: http://www2.shidonni.com/default.htm
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