An overview of Second Life, how it works for education, and examples of SL uses for a selection of subjects.

1. Immersion and Engagement in a Virtual Classroom: Using Second Life for Higher Education ELI 2007 Spring Focus Session March 27, 2007 Sarah “Intellagirl” Robbins PhD Candidate Rhetoric and Writing Ball State University, Muncie IN

2. M ulti U ser V irtual E nvironment

3. Chat Instant Messaging Inventory Friends List MiniMap Motion Controls Camera Controls Building Tools Chat Window Media Controls

4. The World

6. Business

7. Avatars Rhetorical choices in action

8. Infinitely Adjustable Avatars

9. Higher Ed in SL Ball State University Bradley University California State University Central Missouri State University Columbia University Elon University Fullerton College Harvard University Idaho State University Illinois State University Indiana University Mayville State University Minneapolis College of Art and Design Newcastle University Newcastle Northern Illinois University Ohio University Ohio State University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University San Diego State University San Francisco State University Seton Hall University Stanford University Temple University Texas State University Trinity University University of California Berkeley University of Cincinnati University of Connecticut University of Florida University of Massachusetts University of Missouri - Kansas City University of Nevada, Reno University of Southern California University of Sydney University of Washington Vassar College

10. BSU ’s Presence in SL

12. Recreating Reality

13. Traditional Spaces

14. Nontraditional Learning Spaces

15. Creating Versatile Spaces

16. Integrating Media

17. Mass Media in New Forms

18. New Work Spaces

19. What Subjects are Suitable to Second Life?

20. Art

22. Business

23. Architecture

24. Chemistry

27. English

28. Apparel Design

29. Geography: Climatology, Tourism

31. Journalism

32. Modern Languages

34. Physics

35. Political Science

37. Sociology

38. Telecommunications Streaming Radio, Podcasts

40. Benefits Collaboration Creativity Authenticity Community Engagement

41. Sarah Robbins [email_address] www.intellagirl.com www.secondlife.intellagirl.com