Reading: Virtual Worlds – What Are They and Why Do Educators Need to Pay Attention to Them?
With each and every article I read regarding education within the Second Life environment my mind continues to go in so many different directions! This article certainly gave me more ideas AND more places to go to learn more about Second Life. Yes, I will continue to say, I am completely overwhelmed!
I realize many universities are beginning to use SL (or other Virtual World models) as a mode for delivery. The area I am most interested in is working with educators and students in the area of K-12. The article mentioned a service, Virtual Worlds for Kids & Teens, which I intend to read for more information. As we know, the virtual world is not something new to our students! Let’s find an effective way to use their skills and integrate the same excitement in the classroom as they are experiencing outside the classroom!
The article was very informative and as always I am left with more questions about the virtual world environment and how to integrate into education! Truly exciting!
Resource: http://seanfitz.wikispaces.com/virtualworldsenetworks07#education
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Reflective Action - Week 2: Interview with Milosun: How NOT to Teach in Second Life
Interview with Milosun: How NOT to Teach in Second Life
I was particularly interested in this article because of the chat that took place regarding “ready-to-use” teaching tools. As part of a listserv I receive a large number of e-mails regarding teaching tools in Second Life. The tools mentioned are those that are free and also those available for purchase. As a new user I am anxious to look and try out teacher tools that are available with the goal of having more knowledge so the creation can from my end! However, as a starting point I need to learn to effectively evaluate teaching tools that area available, particularly, the benefit they might have for my role in education.
In the article, Milosun points out that SL makes the digital divide wider, not narrower. This is a comment I would like to explore further.
Of course, the question remains of any technology tool, is there a true benefit in teaching and learning the content?
I certainly agree with the comment made by Kevin Suisei in that the best tool is the well-training/experienced teacher!
Resource: http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=1363
I was particularly interested in this article because of the chat that took place regarding “ready-to-use” teaching tools. As part of a listserv I receive a large number of e-mails regarding teaching tools in Second Life. The tools mentioned are those that are free and also those available for purchase. As a new user I am anxious to look and try out teacher tools that are available with the goal of having more knowledge so the creation can from my end! However, as a starting point I need to learn to effectively evaluate teaching tools that area available, particularly, the benefit they might have for my role in education.
In the article, Milosun points out that SL makes the digital divide wider, not narrower. This is a comment I would like to explore further.
Of course, the question remains of any technology tool, is there a true benefit in teaching and learning the content?
I certainly agree with the comment made by Kevin Suisei in that the best tool is the well-training/experienced teacher!
Resource: http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=1363
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