Experiential Learning in Second Life

Hilary MasonSL: Ann Enigma

Johnson & Wales University

why put students here

when we can go here?

but maybe we can’t

No money

No access No time

No expertise

or maybe it is impossible

inside a nanotube

another universe another species

ages pastto see x-rays

what if we could?

real experiences in virtual spaces

real experiences in virtual spaces

we explore and create new realities

imagine how we can learn

there’s a life outside of second life

it’s not difficult

challenge

collaboration

reflection

community

learning

we’ve gone to some great places already

Virtual Morocco

100% of participants report greater engagement

12,034 unique visitors since December 23, 2006

72% of visitors return

“This project was so great because it was real.” – Robyn Birkedal

virtual BLAST

experimental entrepreneurship

why create this

when we can create this?

and he’s happyand engagedand experiencedand knowledgeableand ready to face new challenges

thank you

Mehdi Moutahir, fantastic students,wonderful collaborators

talk to me

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Hilary Mason Ann Enigma

hmason@jwu.edu