What is Second Life and how does it help with education?

Second Life (SL), developed by Linden Labs, provides a unique and flexible environment for instructors who are interested in online learning and computer-supported collaborative work. It is a downloadable program that enables users to interact with each other through user-created avatars and provides an high level of social interactivity between users. SL is not a game but rather an immersive learning simulation that allows the users to learn new skills, learn in a social environment, and to learn the cultures and manners of a virtual environment. Users may build objects, chat with each other, and learn and network with others from around the globe.

Visit the Georgia State Second Life Island

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Five%20Points/116/143/26

Don't have an avatar? Click the Sign Up button in the upper righthand corner at the above link. After creating your avatar, you will be placed at the Landing Point of the island.

 

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