NMC Virtual Worlds Archive for November, 2011

Educators in Second Life: University of Technology, Sydney

published by Carol Pfeifer/Tayzia Abattoir Nov 17, 2011 07:21am
The University of Technology, Sydney Australia (UTS) conducted a case study in 2011 with undergraduate students in the French and Japanese intermediate language and culture subjects offered in the International Studies Program. Each class participated in a series of Second Life activities over one semester during tutorials to complement traditional weekly lessons based on a textbooks and other materials.  A virtual representation of a two story furnished house was built in Second Life to simulate private space. In front of this building, ... more...

Let’s Talk Sustainability: An Invitation to all SL Educators & Students

published by Samantha Adams Nov 3, 2011 08:44am
Global Kids has just launched a virtual talk show that we are so excited about! Let’s Talk Sustainability is an intensive youth development program that supports high school youth to develop expertise regarding sustainability, online broadcasting, and virtual world construction. Global Kids youth in New York City combine this expertise to produce a talk show, featuring live interviews with scientists and other STEM-related professionals, pre-produced videos, and game show-like activities. This talk show is a virtual talk show, filmed before a ... more...