As I continue to explore various areas within Second Life my mind swims with ideas on how to integrate this amazing tool into areas of education. When I created my Second Life account I really didn’t have a grasp on how Second Life would benefit stude
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nts and teachers. However, as I become more comfortable in using and exploring Second Life I find that I have more ideas than time!!!Educational Uses of Second Life was a great article for me to read! Primarily, through exploration of listed islands with Second Life I have gained more knowledge in how it can be used in an education environment. With each ‘blurb’ there are also options such as links, videos, blogs, etc. to access for additional information. The amount of information I gained through the time I spent walking around the various areas within Second Life is unbelievably exciting!
One of the islands I enjoyed exploring, as part of my role as a science educator, was Genome Island. This island is unbelievable!! I really like the way the builder has placed everything from biotech equipment to links for a DNA Extraction protocol to virtual experiments to quizzes to information websites within the island. Without a doubt, I only touched the beginning of what is available! I am most intrigued and can definitely see how this site would be a real compliment to our high school biotech learning experiences and labs! The one area I would like to explore further is the option to meet and talk with professional geneticists. What an amazing experience this would be for students (and teachers)!
It was (and will continue to be) such a great experience spending time in various islands. Without a doubt, imagination and creativity is a key to successfully using Second Life in our respective areas.
Resource: http://sleducation.wikispaces.com/educationaluses
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