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Virtual Worlds Part I: Second Life 101

Virtual Worlds Part I: Second Life 101. David W. Deeds, IT Manager/Teacher Changchun American International School Flat Classroom Conference: Beijing, China February 25, 2011. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101. 45 minute presentation {If Second Life works (Focus on live demo and

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Virtual Worlds Part I: Second Life 101

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  1. Virtual Worlds Part I:Second Life 101 David W. Deeds, IT Manager/Teacher Changchun American International School Flat Classroom Conference: Beijing, China February 25, 2011

  2. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 45 minute presentation {If Second Life works (Focus on live demo and Use slides for later reference) Else (Death by PowerPoint and Watch machinima) EndIf} // Option: Attendee participation?

  3. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Second Life: • Launched by Linden Labs in 2003 • 3D virtual world with built-in modeling (CAD) tools and Linden Scripting Language • Not a game (per se): connect, communicate and collaborate (also conduct commerce!) • Been in Second Life since 2006, taken over 500 students inworld for different classes • Basic membership FREE, Premium $75/year

  4. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 What have we learned? Students: • Computer-Aided Design, Programming, Project Management, Business, English • Social Constructivism (Reality, Knowledge, Learning), Learner-Centric Instruction, IB Design Cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate Teachers: • Inclusion, Differentiation, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) • Problem-/Task-Based Instruction, Action/Active Learning, Reciprocal Guidance, Inquiry-Based

  5. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 To use Second Life you need: • Account/Avatar • Second Life Viewer (check system requirements!) Go to www.secondlife.com and click: • “Join Now” to create account/avatar. • “Download Second Life” to download viewer. (Version 1.23 recommended to start.)

  6. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Virtual Changchun American International School SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Teaching/127/197/21/ • On Teaching Island, New Media Consortium turf • Cyberneighbors: University of San Diego, Tulsa Community College, Global Kids • Teach MYP5 and DP1 students (MYP5 = Technology, DP1= Information Technology in a Global Society)

  7. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Second Life Tour (live or video): • Virtual Changchun American International School • Teaching Island • International School Islands • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Islands • Jokaydia, Timbucks, China Sichuan, Shopping Mall, etc., as time permits

  8. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Getting Your Turf: New Media Consortium • International, nonprofit organization • Linden Lab certified service provider • Offers discounts for educational organizations • Mutual facilities on each sim, plus entire islands with facilities • Other services available, up to designing and building entire island

  9. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Getting Your Turf: New Media Consortium • 2048 sq m (64 x 32, 469 prims) US$200/year • 4096 sq m (64 x 64, 938 prims) US$400/year • 8192 sq m (128 x 64, 1875 prims) US$800/year • Entire sim (256 x 256, 15000 prims) US$5000/year http://virtualworlds.nmc.org/services/ Contact: Nancy Reeves (nancy@nmc.org)

  10. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Getting Your Turf: Jokaydia (Also rents OpenSim regions) • 1024 sq m (235 prims) US$350/year • 1500 sq m (350 prims) US$450/year http://slurl.com/secondlife/jokaydia/127/127/24/ http://jokaydia.com/rentals/index.php Contact: Jo Kay (joannamkay@gmail.com) (Jokay Wollongong in Second Life)

  11. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Getting Your Turf: International School Islands • 512 sq m (110 prims) US$95/year • 1024 sq m (220 prims) US $190 per year • Individual mini-island , 512 sq m (130 prims) US$200 /year http://slurl.com/secondlife/International%20Schools/68/82/24/ http://www.shambles.net/secondlife/isi_renting/index.htm Contact: Chris Smith (shambles.guru@gmail.com) (ShamblesguruVoom in Second Life)

  12. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Getting Your Turf: Timbucks • 4096 sq m (460 prims) US$300/year (Price varies if inland or beachfront, customizable) http://slurl.com/secondlife/Timbucks/123/245/23/ Contact: Tammy DeCoste (Knotawriter@gmail.com) (Knota Writer in Second Life)

  13. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 More information: • “The Second Life Grid: The Official Guide to Communication, Collaboration and Community Engagement” by Kimberly Rufer-Bach, Wiley Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-470-41291-6 • “Learning and Teaching in the Virtual World of Second Life” (edited) by Judith Molka-Danielsen, Tapir Academic Press,ISBN: 978-82-519-2353-8

  14. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 More information: • “Learning Online with Games, Simulations and Virtual Worlds” by Clark Aldrich, Jossey-Bass, ISBN: 978-0-470-43834-3 • “Learning in 3D” by Karl Kapp, Pfeiffer Publishing, ISBN: 978-0470504734 • “The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education” by Curtis J. Bonk, Jossey-Bass, ISBN: 978-0470461303

  15. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 More information: • “The Entrepreneur's Guide to Second Life: Making Money in the Metaverse” by Daniel Terdiman, Wiley Press, ISBN: 978-0470179147 • “A Practical Guide to Using Second Life in Higher Education” by MaggiSavin-Baden, ISBN: 978-0335242146

  16. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Recommended textbooks: Wiley Press: “Creating/Scripting Your World” Jeff Heaton (www.jeffheatonresearch.com) • “Introduction to Linden Scripting Language” • “Scripting Recipes for Second Life” • “Introduction to Textures, Animation, Audio and Sculpting”

  17. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Connect/Communicate/Collaborate? IB Virtual Community (https://ibo.epals.com/) Groups: • 3D Virtual Worlds: Second Life • 3D Virtual Worlds: OpenSim • IT Teachers/Managers RezEd: http://rezedhub.ning.com/

  18. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Next month: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education’s (AACE) Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 Conference:http://www.aace.org/conf/glearn Then: Formal Proposal to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): http://www.ibo.org IBO Island in Second Life and/or IBO Grid!

  19. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Thank you…

  20. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Changchun American International School wants to hire a PYP/MYP IT Teacher to start as of August 2011 (2-year contract)! 3D virtual world experience preferred but not absolutely required. Interest is essential! Contact Darrie Dai (dailiaaa@sina.com) or me. Other jobs (Art/Math/Etc. Teachers) available too. Contact Darrie.

  21. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101 Xiexie/Thank you! Questions/Comments? Facebook & LinkedIn: David W. Deeds E-Mail: davidwdeeds@yahoo.com Skype: davidwdeeds Twitter: dwdeeds Second Life: Deed Davids (visit us on Teaching!)

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