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About Links to Teaching Pedagogies Opinions Pros and Cons Evaluation Comments accessed 10th September 2008 at http://www.newstatesman.com/nma/nma2008/entry/200805300004 "There are many ways players can connect and communicate with others such as the Friends tree, visiting other Monsters rooms, and leaving customised Pinboard messages. During development child safety online has been kept at the forefront of the Moshi experience. The more attention a Monster gets from its owner and their friends, the higher its Monstar status rises. All Monsters start as Z-Listers and can rise through the ranks to become A-List Monstars. There are many ways players can connect and communicate with others such as the Friends tree, visiting other Monsters rooms, and leaving customised Pinboard messages. During development child safety online has been kept at the forefront of the Moshi experience. " Nominated by Lisa-Jane Munns, 30 May 2008 "I love Moshi Monsters and have recently introduced it to my Primary School class. The monsters are great fun, the puzzles are challenging, the furnishings and gadgets available for purchase with Rox keep the game interesting and rewarding, and the interactivity both with the monsters and with other humans (fellow monster owners) is excellent." Submitted by Cabs, 30th May 2008 "I love Moshi Monsters It is so fun and I should know because I'm 11!!" Submitted by Miranda, 2nd June 2008 Comments accessed 10th September 2008 at http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/03/moshi-monsters-neopets-meets-social-networking/ "Actually, not sure how to feel about this. I’m already hard-pressed trying to influence my daughters to play OUTSIDE the home. But I just checked the site (thanks for the link) and I think they’re kind cool! LOL" Submitted by Paul Chase, 4th May 2008 See Michael Actin Smith, creator of Moshi Monsters, justifying its' educational value. Note how little is spoken of its actual educational value and how much is spoken of their new product (it comes with a price, surprise, surprise!)
I encourage everyone to add their opinions to my page. I would love to hear feedback and about your experience of Moshi Monsters, both positive and constructive criticism! Last Modified 11/11/08 5:40 PM | Hide Tools |