| MOOSE Crossing | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Amy S. Bruckman |
| Engine | MOO |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Macintosh |
| Release date(s) | 1996 |
| Genre(s) | Educational MUD |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Media/distribution | Online |
| System requirements | |
MOOSE Crossing was an educational MOO (a type of MUD, a text-based virtual world) developed by Amy S. Bruckman in 1996 as her doctoral dissertation work.[1] It employed a constructionist learning pedagogical approach and was designed for teaching children 9 to 13 years of age.[2] Bruckman's work on MOOSE Crossing and MediaMOO was called "the most notable MOO research in education".[3] The MOO closed in 2007 after 11 years online.[4]
MOOSE Crossing used specialized client software, called MacMOOSE for the Macintosh version and WinMOOSE for the Windows version.[2]
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