Virtual Mine is "an educational 3D environment, game, and educational curriculum for teachers, students, and anyone who'd like to learn more about mountain top removal, coal fired power production, alternative energies, and the amazing music and culture in the Appalachian mountains". Which sounds a little staid on the surface, but the reality is an engaging and immersive … [Read more...] about Virtual Mine: environment education at its best
Education
(Mini) Review: Virtual Worlds – Learning in a changing world
Australian educators Judy O'Connell and Dean Groom have collaborated on a tidy tome called Virtual Worlds - Learning in a Changing World. Aimed squarely at educators who haven't had any extensive experience with virtual worlds, it provides a concise overview of the current state of play, its implications for educators, and a comprehensive set of links for people that want to … [Read more...] about (Mini) Review: Virtual Worlds – Learning in a changing world
Why Second Life is already second-best for education
The announcement by Linden Lab in the past 24 hours that their discounting of pricing for educators and non-profits would cease in January 2011, has engendered the expected level of outrage. And rightly so, given the critical mass of educators that have generated significant outcomes for Second Life. In fact, it could be argued that it's only the good news stories generated by … [Read more...] about Why Second Life is already second-best for education
Is Linden Lab up to the job of keeping younger teens safe in Second Life?
In some ways the decisions surrounding Linden Lab’s closure of Teen Second Life, and the plans for its teen users represent an almost perfect microcosm of Linden Lab process. There’s the decision to close Teen Second Life, apparently made without consulting with … well, anybody at all. As a part of this, older teens (16-17 years old) will be migrated to the adult grid along … [Read more...] about Is Linden Lab up to the job of keeping younger teens safe in Second Life?
Body image study: last chance for participation
Back in January we promoted a study being undertaken by Doctorate student Jon-Paul Cacioli on body image in virtual worlds (the study participants need to be aged 18 or over and be male). Click here for the survey link The response over recent months has been good be Jon-Paul needs a few more people to take part in the survey: We have introduced an amazon gift voucher of $100 … [Read more...] about Body image study: last chance for participation