A Skeptical Educator’s Critique of Second Life____________

Group 4Martin PernaOlga Terrazas

an overview of the research and theory, including research cited in the textbook, to

support the utilization of Second Life as a tool for teaching and learning.

The Research & theories behind using Second Life:

Interesting & Educational training resources found in 2nd Life:

3 interesting and useful educational/training resources you found in Second Life.

Second Life & Instruction:

a scenario for how Second Life can be used effectively in delivering instruction in an e-learning, higher education, or corporate environment

Second Life perceptions:

the team's experiences interacting in Second Life and perceptions of Second Life as a instructional platform.

Screen Shots

10 screenshots of the team interacting in Second Life in various contexts

Lost Island

Olga

Martin

Super bowl pre-party

IEEE Island

UTB Sandbox

Resources:http://dusanwriter.com/index.php/2010/01/15/2010-looking-back-second-life-and-the-cultural-revolution/ http://secondlifegrid.net/slfe/education-use-virtual-world http://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?

title=Second_Life_Education_Wiki  http://makemathmore.com/secondlife/procon.html http://iris.nyit.edu/~ssafara/The%20Pros%20and%20Cons%20of

%20Second%20Life.pdf http://edc.carleton.ca/blog/index.php/2008/02/05/second-life-in-higher-

education-surveying-pros-and-cons/