For Teachers and Parents

What is Dodoland in Cyberspace?

Each activity area is reinforcing the themes of being "creative and imaginative" which is the main focus of "Journey to Dodoland" and "to love and protect the earth" which is the theme of "Magical Earth Secret" and teachings for "happiness & health" which is the theme of "Miracle Galaxy" in the Castle.

Dodoland in Cyberspace is an interactive play and learning centre for children on the internet.

Rationale for the site

Objectives

• 1. To help develop a creative and diverse approach in expressing feelings.
• 2. To gain self esteem and confidence.
• 3. To realize personal importance in helping the environment.
• 4. To gain knowlege about environmental issues and the world.
• 5. And to achieve satisfaction in sharing in interactivity and participation.
• 6. To learn values for health and happiness.

• 1) It is people based-every person has a unique response. This helps develop self confidence. Children who feel confident are more likely to work cooperatively with others. Reaching out to children in other places helps build confidence.
• 2) It is perceptual, emphasizing the children's ability to be sensitive and respond with feelings about themselves, others and the environment. Increased perceptual awareness brings about a greater understanding and a desire to care for the environment.
• 3) It is interdisciplinary. We have designed the site to have various curriculum area crossovers. Art often leads to writing, and then to music and/or drama. Many environment work starts with scientific knowledge or research. As curriculm areas overlap, and in the process of coordinated expression, understanding is enhanced.
  
  

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  Dodoland in Cyberspace has been mainly conceptualized and designed by Della Burford and Dale Bertrand. It is based around four books, "Journey to Dodo Land", published 1977 - second edition 2008 "Dodoland Adventures", "Magical Earth Secrets", published 1990 and "The Environmental Activity Guide", published in 1992, and "Miracle Galaxy"published in 2008- these books are collaborations by Della and Dale.

  The first issue was launched with the help of many people at the Swiftsure project which was a Canadian and British Columbian funded project. Dave Godfrey and Ivan Sinclair's knowledge was invaluable in the development. Marilyn Bowering initial interest was appreciatd. Glen Burford's continued technical support is greatly appreciated. Each new page requires designing, writing, researching, photographing, scanning, and computer work. Most of this has been done by Della and Dale.

  Josh Ardnt helped with ideas in development at one stage. In 1997 some angel friends gave assistance. Thanks again.

  The Creators of Dodoland in Cyberspace

  Della Burford is a certified teacher and author and her paintings have been in her 7 books. She also paints watercolors and acylics. Journey to Dodo Land was performed for over seven years to 100,000 children in many places including New York, Gautemala, California and Italy. Della toured to 30 schools a year for 20 years leading creative writing and art workshops. She is availabe for storytelling and workshops.

  Dale Bertrand is an author, illustrator, photographer, teacher and computer web author. He has photographed in Wales, Cornwall, Ireland, Japan, India, Hawaii, Gautemala, Peru, Mexico and Thailand. He keeps busy trying to keep abreast with various new internet languages with the aim of incorporating many of the newest products so we may be able to produce a truly multimedia, interactive, creative site for children. Della and Dale and all other that helped have maintained the site as an act of love for the project and children of the world.

  Chris Martin has been doing the coding and designing of the new Dodoland web-site. His creativity is greatly appreciated. His coding skills were essential in the development to a new site. Thanks so much.

  
  

  Thank you to everyone that has helped out!