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Training LanguageTeachers in Second Life: My
experience in Languagelab
Dafne GonzálezUniversidad Simón Bolívar &
Languagelab.com
NW eLearn Northwest eLearning Community
My experience:Since 2002
blended & online (web-based)
SL vs. Web 2.0 teaching and learningAre they different?
Since 2007 Second Life Languagelab.com
Actual teaching
Web- based Both Second Life
Content
Methodology
Synchronous Mediating tools Synchronous
Asynchronous Promoting interaction
Taking care of:
- own avatar (skills teachers should master)- teaching tools- students avatars- Sound- SL platform
Planning Process
Second LifeTeacher-centered
planning“… students will …”
-What the teacher
will be doing
Web-based
Everything available to students: AUTONOMY
Instructions: What to doWhere to postStudent-centered LPs“…you will be able to….”
Structured Lesson Plans
Materials Design
Second Life• New tools: challenge (basic building and scripting skills)
• Experts needed to create materials• Photo editors skills for textures
Both • Materials and tools needed• Free and paid services• Teacher-made materials
Web-based: Web 2.0 tools easily available online
Social aspect of teaching
Interaction with
Web-based: Second Life: People Avatars Real names Names Photos Look Webcams Gender Videos
Real Voice
Implications for Teacher Training?
Personal Skills
1. Desktop Management
2. SL profile 3. Navigation 4. Library 5. Changing
appearance 6. Gestures7. Pie Menu8. Inventory
management
Communication Skills
1. Sound / Voice
2. Chat & IMs3. Notecards
Building & Scripting Skills
1. Moving & creating objects
2. Editing scripts
Using Educational Tools
1. Projectors &Readers2. Givers3. Poll & Quizcreators4. Time Takers5. Games
Mini-lessons
Spanish Sim: “Ciudad Bonita”
English Sim: “The City”
