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This is an introduction to Second Life for instructors who are new to it. This is the prelude to "Teaching in Virtual Worlds" to be held afterwards at the same conference on Teaching and Learning here in Spokane, WA.
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Teaching in Virtual Worlds: an Introduction to Second Life
by
Geoff Cain, M.S.
Tacoma Community College
What is it? Social Network Role-Playing Business Marketing R & D Teaching
Why Use It? Participation Communication Engagement Investment
Communication
Six Modes in Second Life
Getting Started
Technical Considerations Computer requirements
Video card Processor speed
Lab / Classroom requirements High speed internet Network configuration
Signing Up and Creating an Avatar
Registering
Registering
Registering
Registering
Registering
Logging-In
Review Tutorials
Class Spaces in SL Angel Learning Evergreen Island Attend meetings (meet people)
Evergreen Island Community Colleges in Second Life SLED
Teaching Considerations Creating
assignments Classroom
management Technical hurdles Learning Curve “Newness”
Managing a Class Start small Give detailed instructions Employ the buddy system Let the students know what to expect Use synchronous & asynchronous assignments
Resources Second Life Second Life Educators
Subscribe Second Life Tutorials A Guide to SL for Librarians Best Practices in Education New Media Consortium Orientation SBCTC in Second Life
