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Examples of Learning Environments in Second Life. SLURLs. Articles. Hopefully emphasizing different academic disciplines.
Updated on May 18, 11
Created on Dec 15, 08
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GeoWorlds - being developed by University Missouri Kansas City
"innovative integration of collaborative virtual learning environments and problem-based pedagogy to engage students in Earth science while enhancing their problem-solving skills and content knowledge. The Teacher/Facilitators in each classroom will be trained in the problem-based approach with Earth science content is based in the national and state science education standards."
Combines Second Life resources with online website resources
The first Second Life Education Support Faire was held in late January, 2009. This wiki details helpful resources for educators and the exhibitors from that faire.
3d learning environment and activity principles for engaged and effective learning in a virtual 3d environment
Stellar design! A detailed and fantastic virtual world educational environment/activity design now being developed by U of Oregon for K12 teachers attending a summer program. Virtual Oaxaca will combine a virtual world space with a journey to the real Oaxaca.
Please read for a great example of blending "real", online and virtual world spaces into a comprehensive, collaborative, CREATIVE! and reflective learning experience.
A table (list) of over 100 science related places in Second LIfe. Includes SLURLS.
If you are looking for a science related location to visit and report on, this is a super list to check out.
T.H.E. article describing impacts of the Teen Second Life closure and alternatives for K12 educators.
Excellent immersive experience recreating a slave's experience of the Middle Passage.
Note NEW correct location: secondlife://SolipCISM/217/246/22
University of Kansas Medical Center asynchronous simulations. Interesting case study.
Best practices and lessons learned in building Second Life Operating Room simulation. KUMC
Second Life interactive game - good ideas for game-based interactions
students working within the 3D virtual reality environment tended to improve spatial skills, including kinesthetic and logical abilities.
Forgotton City - fantasy ... "A once-great, clockpunck-ish city where the prosperous Residents were served by the miraculous mechanical automatons. The people have long since disa ppeared, but the automatons remained and still take care of the crumbling stone walls, abandoned halls, and rusty fences.
12 items | 13 visits
Examples of Learning Environments in Second Life. SLURLs. Articles. Hopefully emphasizing different academic disciplines.
Updated on May 18, 11
Created on Dec 15, 08
Category: Schools & Education
URL: