Second Chances

One of my favorite online classroom tools is Second Life. This...

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:29:02 -0400

One of my favorite online classroom tools is Second Life. This method has the similar structure as land schools in that there is generally one teacher to a classroom of students, but teachers can easily share resource links, notes, etc while they are talking, and there is just something way more fun about sitting in a virtual classroom over a land classroom. Colleges now teach in Second Life and other virtual worlds, and there is no limit to the topics that can be taught. Second Life also provides free courses on prim building, so if you don’t want to be only a participant, you can begin creating your own worlds, towns, or university. Soon, I’ll be attending some of these building classes as I’m starting to get curious how this process works. (via Virtual Classrooms in Geeksville : Dana in Geeksville

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". . the meaning of “sticky” has changed. It used to refer to a site’s ability to keep viewers..."

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:51:23 -0400

“. . the meaning of “sticky” has changed. It used to refer to a site’s ability to keep...

"This one actually happened: I was on a ferryboat out to an island when a thick fog rolled in...."

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:16:06 -0400

“This one actually happened: I was on a ferryboat out to an island when a thick fog rolled in....

Locks of Love and Hair Fair 08

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:34:00 -0400

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The seven-minute tour: fifty virtual worlds

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:18:23 -0400

The seven-minute tour: fifty virtual worlds

inworld discussion of the book “Coming of Age in SecondLife”

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:39:34 -0400

Steelhead Public Library Book Discussion - Coming of Age in SecondLife Sunday August 24,...

Accenture SL island and development paid for itself after only 5-6 events

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:06:36 -0400

Accenture, named by Business Week #8 in “Best Places to Launch a Career in 2007” has been using...

"Lindens are lovely validation. Generally they’re here for work purposes and don’t often..."

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:51:46 -0400

“Lindens are lovely validation. Generally they’re here for work purposes and don’t...

Virtual Worlds Day Panel: Wed Aug 20

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:22:03 -0400

A discussion about the current state of virtual worlds and how they may evolve in the future will...

History of the Chilbo Community - Sat Aug 16

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:18:05 -0400

11 AM (2pm eastern) - Walking Tour: Fleep Tuque leads a walking tour of the Chilbo community and...

Chronic and Invisible Illness Support

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:00:32 -0400

Chronic and Invisible Illness Support: Ouchies is a support group for those afflicted with chronic...

Fine Tuning Your Avatar

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:30:00 -0400

Of course they have scheduled Fine Tuning Your Avatar for 1AM my time but on Friday the 15th of Aug...

Cisco Gets Lively

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:02:59 -0400

OK - at least they are open to Google’s new world Lively, becuase they’ve set up a...

How to attend Cisco - and other - events in Second life

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:01:00 -0400

Cisco TechChats and other Second Life based meetings and info sessions are held in a 3D virtual...

Cisco 2008-2009 TechChat Schedule for Second Life

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:21:11 -0400

Cisco 2008-2009 TechChat Schedule for Second Life: Cisco wants “to lay any fears to rest...

Second Life bluesman signs record deal

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:15:06 -0400

Second Life bluesman signs record deal: I begin with me quoting Reuters quoting Wagner Jmes Au and...

Virtual Transgender Suit, avatar termination and other online world tales

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:32:34 -0400

Virtual Transgender Suit, avatar termination and other online world tales: Fascinated to know what...

Aug 16 1 SLT/ 10 EST - Grand Opening of Virtual Ability Island

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:23:27 -0400

The island was developed with a new resident orientation center, advanced tutorials, and training...

Serious Games Teaching Critical Thinking To Junior Navy...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:17:53 -0400

Serious Games Teaching Critical Thinking To Junior Navy Officers

At a Gronstedt Group Train for Success meeting, Linden VP of...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:15:42 -0400

At a Gronstedt Group Train for Success meeting, Linden VP of Platform and Technology Development Joe Miller shared some details on upcoming additions to make it easier for users to stay in touch even when they can’t log in to Second Life proper.

Avatars and groups will be able to sign up for a phone number that outside users can dial to join in for private or conference calls. Users can also sign up for voice mail services tied to their avatars. And then there’s SLim, a separate, lightweight IM app.