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Second Life Second Life Leveraging the Virtual to Leveraging the Virtual to Learn Accounting Learn Accounting

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A description of SL for use by students, I've updated the "what you need to learn" with links to video how-tos.

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Second LifeSecond Life

Leveraging the Virtual toLeveraging the Virtual to

Learn AccountingLearn Accounting

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Why Virtual Worlds?Why Virtual Worlds?

• World of Warcraft– 11 million Users

• MTV (bubble worlds)– There.com– Club Leguna– Virtual Lower East Side

• Virtual Magic Kingdom– Disney

• Club Penguin– Purchased for $700 million

by Disney

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IBM in Virtual WorldsIBM in Virtual Worlds

• Chairman and Chief Executive Sam Palmisano

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Four Years from nowFour Years from now

• Predictions:– Gartner Group

• 80% of individuals will have an Avatar

– Me• Job Interviews will take place in Virtual Worlds• Training will take place in Virtual Worlds• Social Networking will take place in Virtual Worlds• My 9 year old daughter will be FLUENT in VW’s

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Really Why should I use SL?Really Why should I use SL?

• Exam 1 Spring 2007– A’s 12 8%– B’s 25 17%– C’s 46 32%– Passing 83 57%– D’s 34 23%

– Median 71%

• Exam 1 Spring 2008– A’s 25 14%– B’s 45 27%– C’s 38 22%– Passing 108 63%– D’s 30 18%

– Median 76%

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Really Why should I use SL?Really Why should I use SL?

• Exam 2 Fall 2007– A’s 16 6.5%– B’s 40 16.2%– C’s 57 23.1%– Passing 113 45.8%– D’s 43 17.4%

– Median 66%

• Exam 2 Spring 2008– A’s 15 10.4%– B’s 23 15.9%– C’s 35 24.3%– Passing 73 50.6%– D’s 33 22.9%

– Median 70%

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FinallyFinally

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What is SL?What is SL?

• 3-D Virtual World or MUVE– Multi User Virtual Environment– Inhabitants of the world create content– Similar to WoW, The Sims, There, etc.

• It is NOT a game– There is not an objective to SL– It’s just a place

• Where you can...– Meet people

– Attend meetings, lectures, events

– Learn

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PC Minimum RequirementsPC Minimum Requirements

• Internet Connection*: Cable or DSL • Operating System: Windows XP (Service Pack

2) – OR Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4)– Vista can be hit or miss, but is now supported

• Computer Processor: 800MHz Pentium III or Athlon, or better

• Computer Memory: 256MB or better • Video/Graphics Card**:

– nVidia GeForce 2, GeForce 4mx, or better – OR ATI Radeon 8500, 9250, or better

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Mac Minimum RequirementsMac Minimum Requirements

• Mac Minimum System Requirements:

• Internet Connection*: Cable or DSL • Operating System: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or better • Computer Processor: 1 GHz G4 or better • Computer Memory: 512MB or better • Video/Graphics Card**:

– nVidia GeForce 2, GeForce 4mx, or better – OR ATI Radeon 8500, 9250, or better

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My PC/Mac doesn’t meet the My PC/Mac doesn’t meet the minimum requirementsminimum requirements

• There will be on-campus labs that will have Second Life installed

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Second Life UsesSecond Life Uses

• Watch Lectures• Interact with 3-D accounting Content• Meet in groups to discuss accounting?• Meet with me to discuss accounting?• Limited to ~40 Avatars at one time

– Available 24/7– Initially we won’t have a schedule

• Have Fun!

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Steps for using Second LifeSteps for using Second Life• Join Second Life

– Pick Avatar Name / Shape• Download Viewer• Find our Class Land

– ReallyEngagingAccounting– Set Home Here

• Ctrl-H, takes you home from anywhere in SL• Join the Class Group (needed to access content)

– UCFCBA Accounting• Search Groups and Join

– Cost $L0• Let me know what your Second Life Name is

– Form is on the Wiki and in Second Life

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Second Life GuidelinesSecond Life Guidelines

• Linden Lab Policies– No Intolerance– No Harassment– No Assaulting

• Pushing, Shoving, Shooting

– No Disclosure• Residents are entitled

to privacy– Me, You and your

classmates– No Indecency– No Disturbing the Peace

• ACG 2021 Policies– Clothing is Mandatory

• Wear anything you wish– Accounting objects will be

shared– We share space on an

Island with others• Be respectful of other

builds• Be respectful of other

avatars– Scheduled Events

• Show up on Time

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IBM Virtual World Guidelines IBM Virtual World Guidelines (subset)(subset)

• Adopted for ACG2021– Engage

• Explore responsibly– Use Good Judgment / Witnessing Inappropriate

Behavior• There is good and bad in SL, judge whether or not

you should proceed• Know how to leave (Ctrl-H)

– Protect the name of UCF• You are representatives of UCF

– Protect others privacy• Mine, Yours, your Classmates

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How do I get startedHow do I get started

• Getting Started with a Second Life Account

• Log onto Second Life

• Where is our class:– ReallyEngagingAccounting

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What SL skills do I need for this What SL skills do I need for this classclass

• Learn how to move in the world:– ↑↓←→– Flying (home key)

• Learn how to use the Camera Control– Alt and zoom with your mouse

• Learn how to touch objects• Learn how to chat

– With other Avatars– With other objects

• Using chat channels (/nnnnn)

• Learn how to Instant Message with other Avatars• Lean how to turn on/off media (audio / video)

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What SL skills do I need for this What SL skills do I need for this classclass

• Learn how to join groups• Learn how to create and use Landmarks• Learn how to Add Friends• Learn how to buy items• Learn how to view items in your Inventory• Learn how to get items from inventory to

use them (rezzing)• Learn how to attach and detach items

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How do I learn to do all this stuffHow do I learn to do all this stuff

• NMC’s Orientation– Take your time, don’t be in a rush finish

• Orientation Station (Viewer 1.23)

• New Citizens Plaza (Viewer 1.23)

• NMC Orientation (Viewer 1.23)

• NMC (Viewer 2.0)

• Caledon (Viewer 2.0)

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ACG2021 Second LifeACG2021 Second Life

• Really Engaging Accounting

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How will I use SL for classHow will I use SL for class• View Lectures 24/7

– Try doing this in groups

• Interact with Accounting Models– Basic model: A = L + E– Expanded model: A = L + C + R – D – E– General Ledger: Specific Accounts

• Play games– T-Account: Learn your Debits/Credits

• Individual

– T-Account Games: Learn your transactions• In groups of at least 2

• Office Hours• Study Groups

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Viewing LectureViewing Lecture

• Touch Screen for Menu– Choose Chapter– Choose Lecture– Watch & Discuss

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3-D Accounting Model3-D Accounting Model

• Enter Transactions– Via Chat– Via NoteCard

• Complete HW– #1, #2, #3

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T-Account GameT-Account Game

• Learn Debits and Credits

• Complete HW– #4

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My OfficeMy Office

• Leave a Message• Meet with Me• Check Calendar