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Why do I need a Second Life …. when I can’t even control my first one?. by Cheryl Davis (aka CherylLynn Triellis ). What Are the Most Popular Responses?. I don’t have time . My life is already too complicated; I don’t need any more distractions. I have enough technology in my life .
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Why do I need a Second Life … when I can’t even control my first one? by Cheryl Davis (aka CherylLynnTriellis)
What Are the Most Popular Responses? • I don’t have time. • My life is already too complicated; I don’t need any more distractions. • I have enough technology in my life. • I’ve heard the learning curve is quite steep. • I don’t play games. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
What Can Second Life Provide? • Add another dimension to online courses • Encourage thinking at a higher level – and assess learning in a distinctive way • Introduce the future • Opportunity to experience diverse peoples and cultures The Apollo Theater in Virtual Harlem
How Did Fontbonne Island Begin? • Our History • Faculty introduced to Second Life3-hour workshop (Dr. Bryan Carter) – SP 08 • Faculty class in Second Life (Dr. Bryan Carter) – FA 08 • First MSCE course in Second Life • (CED-594–Virtual Worlds in Education) SP 09 • Received grant from FCC for 09-10 school year • Second MSCE course in Second Life (CED-551– Virtual Worlds in Education)–FA 09 • Currently, three courses using Second Life as a supplement to their curriculum – Religion 101, HES 213, and CIS-103 • IT Department funding for 10-11 school year. A Walk Through Major Religions By Jan Johnson (aka Jmerj Scorpio)
What Do We Want to Accomplish in SL? • Our Challenges • To introduce and make Second Life available to more students and faculty • To obtain annual funding for the island • To demonstrate the great potential of Second Life Attending a Conference on the Australian JoKay Island
What Hopes Are There for the Future? • Our Future Hopes • Faculty and students recognize it as a valuable resource for either whole classes or individual student projects or activities • MSCE Program offer a Graduate Certificate in Virtual Worlds in Education • Students and faculty become aware of the global and social opportunities offered in Second Life The Viet Nam Wall
How Do Students and Faculty Begin? • Current Procedures for Participating in Second Life on Fontbonne Island • Contact Cheryl Davis at cdavis@fontbonne.edu. • Cheryl will help with registration for an avatar and to install Second Life (if necessary). • Complete the Fontbonne Island Orientation and obtain the status of Fontbonne Island Resident, which means the resident can: • Establish Fontbonne Island as home in Second Life. • Participate in available learning opportunities on Fontbonne Island. The Sistine Chapel
What Is So Special about Second Life? Each person has his/her own unique reasons for enjoying Second Life --- some often very difficult to explain. The magic of Second Life is that it has a different meaning to each and every person who enters its environment. Begin with nothing … create a unique avatar … then choose or create a unique environment … whatever it may be. It’s all about choice. The International Space Flight Museum
Introducing: Fontbonne Island Second Life Resources: http://Life2000.org/Worlds Birthdate: August 21, 2009
Special Thanks to … • Dr. Mary Abkemeier • Mark Franz • David Higgins • The FCC – Fontbonne Women’s Connection • JaimetteMcCulley • Randy Rosenberg • Nancy English • Jan Johnson • Lucy Allen Qarl Linden, Guest Speaker in the CED-594 class – SP 09