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PowerPoint from February 10, 2008TRANSCRIPT
Get a Life, a Second Life That Is!
Nancy Sharoff, STAR DEN
EducatorDEN in SL Blog Coordinator
Laelia Laval (SL)[email protected]
PETE & CFebruary 10, 2008
Second Life
www.secondlife.com
Second Life
The Main Grid
Land Map of SL
Map of Online Communities
Source: http://xkcd.com/256/
Hours Logged Into SL
Sept. ’03 51,699 hoursSept. ’04 404,269 hoursSept. ’05 1,337,301 hoursSept. ’06 4,968,051 hoursSept. ’07 24,138,413 hours
Source: www.secondlifeinsider.com
Unique Residents
Sept. ’03 1,088Sept. ’04 9,247Sept. ’05 38,802Sept. ’06 529,076Sept. ’07 6,736,832
Source: www.secondlifeinsider.com
Source: www.secondlifeinsider.com
Countries Represented
United States 30%Germany 8%Brazil 7%Japan 7%United Kingdom 7%France 5%
Source: www.secondlifeinsider.com
Ages Represented
18 – 24 25%25 – 34 37%35 – 44 23%45+ 14%Unknown 1%
Source: www.secondlifeinsider.com
Gender
September 2007
Female – 42%Male – 58%
What is Second Life?
immersive
interactive
participatory
Why Do I Need a Second Life?
To immerse yourself in a:
Personal/Professional Learning Community
• Collaborative Environment • Rich Communication • Professional Development
Examples of a Second Life Learning Community
Digital Storytelling
Building Workshops
Education Fair
Education Fair
Conference Demonstration at NYSCATE
DEN in Illinois at IETC
Special Guests
Guest Speakers
Impromptu Gatherings
Fun Social Events
Where Can You Go?
What Can You Do?
Discovery Educator NetworkEduIsland II (69, 99, 21)
ISTEISTE Island (90,78, 30)
SLolar CentralEduIsland II (32, 213, 21)
The Ivory Tower of PrimitivesNatoma (208, 164, 27)
Terra Incognita – Decka Mah’s PlaceTerra incognita (157, 107, 33)
Academy of Second Life (ASL)Eson (32, 162, 351)
Rockcliffe SandboxRockcliffe I (182, 185, 451)
Imagination Breeding & ZooStone Pike (105, 237, 25)
SvargaSvarga (7, 123, 22)
Source for middle image: Pathfinder Linden
17 Unsung SongsEast of Odyssey (43, 47, 61)
How Do I Get A Second Life? Install the client on your computer at
http://www.secondlife.com click on Downloads, located toward the bottom left of the page. Join Second Life and create an avatar. The Basic Membership is free.
Click on Sign Up Now at www.secondlife.com or click on Join Now on the download page at http://www.secondlife.com/community/downloads.php.
Choose your avatar's name carefully this cannot be changed.
For details see Create an Account in Second Life located in the Google Groups page.
DEN in SL Leadership Council
Fred Delventhal, VA (Riptide Furse - SL)
Lori Abrahams, IL (Lor Fredriksson - SL)
Beth Knittle, MA (Beth Kohnke - SL)
Charlene Chausis, IL (Geekie Kidd - SL)
Nancy Sharoff, NY (Laelia Laval - SL)
Anne Truger, IL (JessieMarie Flanagan - SL)
Elaine Plybon, TX (Celestia Cazalet - SL)
DEN in SL – Inception May 2007
Official Opening Gala Event – August 2007
What Does Your DEN in SL Do?
Hold formal LC meetings and many informal meetings
Hosted 23 formal events between June and December 2007 (7 months) that reached over 566 attendees in RL and SL
Connect with educators as they come to the DEN or request assistance via email
Our individual support for educators includes helping them adjust to SL, tours, lessons, introductions to other educators and educational institutions
Meerkat Mondays
Differentiating Instruction with Discovery Streaming
Digital Storytelling
Basic PotteryCamera Controls
Profiling – It’s a Good Thing
Gestures Show –n- Tell
Tips for Presenting in SL
Book Talks
Makin’ Movies
Your Inventory IS NOT Your Junk Closet
Your
Work
shop
Here
Google Groups:http://groups.google.com/group/den-in-sl
Blog:http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/secondlife/
Get Started!
Set goals:• Visit one new spot a week• Join the group in SL• Subscribe to the blog and Google Groups• Go to a presentation or a how-to class - check out
the DEN in SL Wednesday Workshops• Set a time limit• Share your expertise and experience with others
-- become a DEN Guide• Explore SL with a buddy• The DEN in SL Leadership Council are there to
help!
Questions?
