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Informal Adult Learning in Second Life
Robin Ashford and Scot Headley: George Fox University
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Overview
• Many formal learning opportunities exist in Second Life
• Informal learning (professional and personal) opportunities are vast
• Be aware
• Be prepared
• Be involved
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George Fox University Skydeck – Librarian’s office building, information resources, scripted objects, educational display, video, PPT, teleporter – home base for many
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Welcome to students, course participants and our global education communityStop by & visit anytime: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Teaching%203/164/222/751
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Librarian’s front office – Course specific information objects, scripted computers, tools
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“Intro to Second Life for Educators”Graduate level one credit hour edtech course offered to
students and faculty from School of Education
Course Purpose
• The purpose of the course is to acquaint participants with Second Life (SL), a 3D virtual environment. Our intent is to discover the functions, processes & relationships that exist, as well as the potential of virtual worlds (VWs) for educators and education.
Course Objectives
• To learn how to survive as a resident in SL
• To become familiar with resources for educational use in SL
• Experience community life within SL
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First class: meet & greet-reinforcing basic skills from orientation
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Importance of avatar customization – Identity, comfort level, social presence
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Abyss Museum of Ocean Science: Early intro to interactivity, immersion, presence
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Learning the value of community and joining groups - ISTE Island
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Immersive Educational Builds in SL
UCDavis Virtual Hallucinations Genome Island Cell Biology
OSU Testis Tour OSU Testis Tour
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Dr Doug Danforth - Creating resources for medical students and sharing with the world
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Students/faculty interview Dr. Doug after taking OSU Testis Tour during week
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University of Sheffield faculty/senior lecturer, Sheila Webber (SL Sheila Yoshikawa), takes class on tour of her Infolit iSchool Island using tour chairs tool
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Enjoying informal discussion with Sheila and students
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Creator/founder of International Schools Island (ISI), Chris Smith (SL Shamblesguru Voom), shares from Thailand on his work with educators & educational tools in SL
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HealthInfo Island with Carol Perryman-tour of nonprofits in SL
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Monash University Chinese Tea House-interactive objects, language/culture learning
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Language and Chinese culture learning-Monash University tour with Xilin ( 西林 ) – Vegetable garden tour-touch items for audio of name in Chinese language
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Montclair State University Theorists Project tour with AJ Kelton (aka SL AJ Brooks)
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Ready to Learn – How to make a new shirt
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Everyone eager and ready for learning activity-confidence building and fun
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Student takes the lead demonstrating and teaching building skills to class
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Our Journeyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/25095603@N07/sets/72157614072305900/show/
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Attending education roundtable discussions, presenting on Infolit iSchool Island, collaborating with Spinoza builder, attending ALA conference from inworld--opportunities for collaboration & informal learning in SL abound
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Friends Meeting House
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Cedar Island
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