The first is entitled: Best Practices from the Second Life Community Convention Education Track 2007 and was prepared by Cathy Arreguin, MA Educational Technology. Get the report here or further details on it here The second is Best Practices for Non-profits in Second Life – Fall 2007 by Rik Panganiban. Get the report here or further details on it here If you work in … [Read more...] about Two key reports released on Second Life and education / non-profit sectors
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Death Of A Skeptic Part 2
Continuing on from Part 1, Bix Ashbourne describes his early days as a Second Life resident: I start wandering. Rude people, silent people, gregarious people, bothersome people, strange people, oddly dressed people...is this Los Angeles? So much for a different life. Armed with the in-world names of some real-life friends, I discover the search function, and ultimately, … [Read more...] about Death Of A Skeptic Part 2
Furries, sexuality and griefing: one viewpoint
I received an email today from well-known Australian Second Life resident Wolfie Rankin, with some fascinating thoughts on sexuality, furries and the issue of griefing. His views in full below - the only alterations are changes to spelling and capitalisation: "Some interesting things have come to light during a discussion with a friend who's an Officer at a large Furry Sim. … [Read more...] about Furries, sexuality and griefing: one viewpoint
University of Melbourne seeks Second Life residents for research
I received a message today from Greg Wadley, a researcher at the University of Melbourne. In his words: "I would like to interview Second Life residents about their reactions to communicating by voice in-world. I'm looking for any SL residents, whether they like voice, hate it, or have not tried it yet. Interviews can be in SL, RL, email, phone, with coffee (if in Melbourne) … [Read more...] about University of Melbourne seeks Second Life residents for research
Griffith University in Second Life
Griffith University, located over 5 campuses in the real world between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in Queensland, is yet another Australian tertiary institution entering Second Life. It could be considered their sixth campus. The island presence of Griffith University is the brain child of Jason Zagami, a lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Studies. One of … [Read more...] about Griffith University in Second Life