Another cross-pollination from sister-site Metaverse Health A comprehensive new resource has been released by the UK's University of Derby and Aston University, Titled Best Practices in Virtual Worlds Teaching: A guide to using problem-based learning in Second Life, this 40+ page publication covers a lot of ground in an easy to understand way. It's available as a free … [Read more...] about Problem-based learning in Second Life: new resource
The Archive
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. ReadWriteWeb (USA) - Kids on The Web: Are They Satisfied With Virtual Worlds and Games? "For kids under 12 years of age, entertainment websites and virtual worlds are all the rage. My 8-year old daughter plays ToonTown a lot. Club Penguin and Moshi Monsters are also popular in this demographic. But are these types of sites fulfilling the potential and talent our kids have … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Introducing: Second Lie
Second Lie is arguably one of Second Life's most interesting people. I've run across him a few times over the past three years and every time found him to be mightily amusing, as well as having some great insights on everything Second Life. I can't tell you a lot more except that he's based in the United States and makes some pretty impressive content in Second Life. In recent … [Read more...] about Introducing: Second Lie
Weekend Whimsy
1. If I Were an Auditor - A Second Life Accounting Music Video 2. Google Parody Advert (Search Stories): Second Life 3. "Dream Island" Second Life Short by Tak Naglo … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
UWA’s Machinima competition: beauty and success
On Monday the University of Western Australia in Second Life had a bash to announce the winners of its MachinimUWA Challenge. What started out as a L$10,000 prize ended up as L$215,000 thanks to the entries being viewed by the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson. You can view each of the entries below, with the descriptions all provided by the UWA's resident … [Read more...] about UWA’s Machinima competition: beauty and success