Virtual Worlds CE Series

Continuing education (CE)non-credit courses presented by the Illinois Alliance Library System and GSLIS for librarians and others interested in virtual worlds

Instructional Tools for Second Life

Description: Virtual worlds are proving to be an excellent venue for classes at a distance. But like all forms of class presentation, an instructor needs to know what tools are available and how to make the best use of them. This four week class will introduce students to the educational tools available in the virtual world of Second Life.

Week one - The Basics: text chat, voice, audio streams, and notecards.
Week two - Visual Aids: textures, slide shows, video streams, and lag concerns.
Week three - Immersive Environments: learning by doing, roleplaying, and using the environment as a tool.
Week four - Integration: combining methods and augmenting virtual worlds with internet resources.

Instructor: S.Thompson (Hypatia Dejavu) and JJ Jacobson (JJ Drinkwater)

Audience: Open to anyone interested in learning about instructional tools for virtual worlds. Students should feel comfortable navigating in Second life or have taken Second Life 101.

Dates and times:
Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 4:00 - 6:00 PM SL (US Pacific) time
Location: Second Life
Cost: $125

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Course Technology

The two-hour synchronous sessions will meet online in Second Life. Participants will need a reliable Internet connection via DSL or cable in addition to the following hardware and software SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. IMPORTANT: Please ensure you can meet these requirements before registering for a course. Check your system against the requirements carefully especially your graphics/video card.

If you have questions, contact Marianne Steadley, 217.244.2751 or steadley@illinois.edu.

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