Virtual Worlds Class 2

Met up with folks online in the Virtual Worlds class this am. Quite a few folks are new to SL and it's fun to show them the ropes, some tricks, and some new places.

I've been thinking for some time now that I should start up a Virtual Worlds class at school...

Perhaps it's time to revisit that idea again.

3D modeling, design, identity, tech skill, troubleshooting, communication.

Got me thinking...

The spice of good exploring...

Conjuring new ideas...

Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds

Jumping rooftops again in SL...

Ramping up a class called Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds at Marlboro College.

This marks my third of three trimesters at Marlboro, the Capstone...and it's going to be a busy one. Teaching four classes, coaching a Varsity sport (baseball), and conjuring on through a Masters degree program have kept me busy. Going to be a busy couple of months!

The first section of this Virtual class has folks exploring Second Life (SL). I dove into SL back in '06. By SL accounts, that puts me out as an old timer! Over the last two years I haven't been in SL much at all. As I've prowled around a bit again, the SL world has changed a lot... mesh avatars, new scripting... 'SL time,' as folks say in world, moves very fast.

I'll be working in the course with a great group of folks and will be posting some updates and reflections here as I go.

Jumping rooftops again in SL...

Engage...