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TEACHING (AND TOURING) IN
THE VIRTUAL WORLD
VIRTUAL WORLDS

    “A virtual World is a computer-based simulated

    environment intended for users to inhabit and
    interact via avatars”
    (Wikipedia, 2009)
TEACHING

    Experience


    Pros and Cons

TWINITY

    Beta


    Stilted

SECOND LIFE

    Established


    400 Institutions PLUS

TOURING

    Universities


    Health


    Libraries


    Aquatic

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Teaching & Touring in the Virtual World

  • 1. TEACHING (AND TOURING) IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD
  • 2. VIRTUAL WORLDS “A virtual World is a computer-based simulated  environment intended for users to inhabit and interact via avatars” (Wikipedia, 2009)
  • 3. TEACHING Experience  Pros and Cons 
  • 4. TWINITY Beta  Stilted 
  • 5. SECOND LIFE Established  400 Institutions PLUS 
  • 6. TOURING Universities  Health  Libraries  Aquatic 

Editor's Notes

  1. A virtual world is just this. It can be housed on your computer or utilize what is known as a client.
  2. Very fun! Technology…Step by step instructions…Stating where and how…
  3. Mention mirrors….Growth so far…lonely10 minutes
  4. http://sleducation.wikispaces.com/educationaluses10 min
  5. 1.5 hours….
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