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ERIC Number: EJ839421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1537-5749
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Virtual Worlds for Educators
Dembo, Steve
District Administration, v44 n11 p48-50, 52 Oct 2008
This article describes an online experience that has not only created a fantasy world for the general public but has enabled some tech-savvy educators to create virtual educational opportunities. Second Life, or SL, is a 3-D Internet-based virtual world created by Linden Lab and populated by nearly 1,000,000 active users worldwide since 2003. Anyone can log on, download the software, create an avatar and build a business or home on a parcel of land within the world busy with people, entertainment and experiences. Many organizations use Second Life to enhance productivity by focusing on internal business uses such as training and simulation. Others engage customers through interviews and recruiting. Some people, believe that Second Life is best suited for educators and professional learning. Forward-thinking districts are ensuring their teachers become accustomed to interacting in virtual environments so they can leverage these technologies as they become increasingly available.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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