I have not spent much time in Second Life (SL), but I am attending a Virtual Workshop on Climate Change in the next couple of weeks in SL. I'll post more thoughts after workshop. See info below if you are interested. For those folks who do have experience with Second Life in an educational context: Do you find it as a useful educational tool?
___________________________________________________________________________On evenings of September 26-28, NOAA's National Ocean Service is hosting a virtual conference on climate change science and education in Second Life where participants will represent themselves as an avatar. This meeting will engage scientists and educators across the country in an interactive immersive environment. Topics will include: online visualization tools, impacts of climate change on human health, and addressing climate misconceptions in the classroom. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to break in small groups, cooperatively interact, go on a virtual tour of science places in Second Life and discuss the use of online tools and other resources, as well as consult with each other, NOAA educators and scientists on issues in communicating climate change science in formal and informal classroom environments. *There are only 50 participant spots available and registration closes COB September 15!* *Do not miss this opportunity!* *The Fine Print:*
Register at: https://docs.google.com/a/noaa.gov/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEcwU294clJOVWFoT2lhbjVDalB2YlE6MQ&ndplr=1
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Hi Leon! You will have to share your insights with the class of your experience! I have heard about SL for many years now, but have never really dabbled in it. Dr. Peter Leong at COE actually teaches about it. In fact, this spring, ETEC held a graduation in SL (I may have already shared that with you). The idea is very interesting but I'm curious to learn why many people may be resistant to it and why SL has lost its steam since it first came out in 2003.
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