I attend the Second Life conference on Best Practices in Education. This was a 24 hour event on May 25th, 1300 attended. It was like a typical convention – vendors, exhibits, presentation, but it was like no other. Where can 1300 people gather, share and chat from around the world while still at home, work or school. Terrific! Meg Writer (SL) conducted a mini interview with me in the verdor area. My first secondlife interview. Wish I could share more…
If you have been toying with the idea of exploring SecondLife and finding out what all the hub bub is about, now is the time. On May 25 there will be an all day conference on SecondLife Best Practices in Education in Second Life. I really urge you to take the plunge and find out what it is all about. If you have not yet ventured into Second Life I suggest you do so before the event, so you are…
I have only been in Second Life 16 days today – seems much longer then that. I had a terrific mentor and guide as I began my new life, Kathy Schrock/Kathy Dryburg. Currently I am making a list of the things I wish I knew before I dove in. And what would I do differently if I started again? These ideas will be put in a presentation for teachers about to embark on their secondlife. Here is my working list…
I just left a presentation at the ISTE skypark in Second Life given by Maggie (Peggy Sheehy) on her inspiring work in SL. There were about 25 people in attendance – standing room only. I was very impressed by the work that she, SL volunteers and her fellow teachers have done. Creating a virtual learning environment for 8th grade students at her middle school. I think I am more impressed that a school board agreed to the project. (There is…
I never thought I would ‘get it’ but I am hooked on Second Life. I have spend hours wandering this Metaverse, checking out museums, libraries, regions and meeting some pretty terrific people. I have attended classes, meetings and socials. Each time I come away impressed. Now I want to learn how to hold these classes, give presentations and show video. I am so hooked, I decided to rent a house on Eduisland II, it is right on the corner of…
I have finally taken the plunge and began my Second Life (seems more like my 4th after mom, wife and educator). I have been reading about it a bunch, but I do not feel I can comment on something till I try it for a while. So I was planning on spending some time getting to know second life this school vacation. Seems others were thinking this way as well and we began our SL experience at our MassCUE leadership…