Oceana – A Virtual Democracy
Status: Fundraising
Description: During Phase I Prototype Development, the Center on Congress and its partners began to develop an innovative 3-D virtual role playing game called Oceana: A Virtual Democracy, along with companion television, website, and a Professional Development program to support teachers and all learners of civics, including parents, community organizers, school boards, politicians, and the press. The prototype phase has received grant support from CPB, the MacArthur Foundation, the AT&T Foundation and the Paul Ogle Foundation of Indiana. The project now progresses to phase II production and deployment. The Honorable Lee H. Hamilton leads the Center on Congress at Indiana University, which has established partnerships with the Center for Civic Education, the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, The Close Up Foundation, and WTIU, Bloomington.
Role: Marketing and Outreach Director
