Friday, May 1, 2009

Re: Second Life

We will be using Second Life (Teen grid) this coming fall, and are also
looking for collaborators. We are happy to open our island to others who
wish to participate.

Best,

Beth Ritter-Guth
The Hotchkiss School


On 4/30/09 12:53 PM, "Bruce Ruble" <bruble@GDS.ORG> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
> Are any of you using Second Life in your HS level courses? Are any of your
> schools planning on creating a "virtual campus" in Second Life?
>
> Having spent many hours on Second Life recently, I'm convinced that it has
> great potential as a virtual classroom tool, much more engaging than IMing
> or video conferencing. And, of course, there's the whole creative side of
> it--making your avatar, constructing buildings, etc. And the social
> interaction part--meeting not only people but creatures from around the
> world. I've also seen sexual and violent things that give me pause about
> using Second Life with HS kids.
>
> I'd love to hear from any of you who have taken the plunge into SL.
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
> Bruce Ruble
>
> HS Technology Coordinator
> Georgetown Day School
> 4200 Davenport St. NW
> Washington DC 20016
>
> 202-274-3270 (office)
> 202-274-1660 (fax)
> 202-744-2980 (cell)
> Skype Name: bruce.ruble
>
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