Emerging Technology: Second Life and Nursing SimulationsEDAE 637:Spring 2009

Lynn Senette

What is Second Life?

Going “In World”

Birth of Second Life2003

SL today and tomorrow

Does it feel real? Who polices it?

How interactive is it?

What’s it going to cost?

What do I need to get started?

Are you experienced?

Second Life and Education

Clinical Simulation: Simulation Center vs Immersive Simulations

Going Green

Betty Shieldmaiden’s Critical Review

• ProsAddresses current situation

Adaptable : course needs/level of studentsAccessibilityCostStudent engagementFidelity

• ChallengesHesitation of faculty/students

Needs a championFaculty developmentStudent competenciesAdoption into curriculumTech issuesAccess

Diffusion of Innovation

• Promoting adoption of SL for Nursing Simulations will require addressing 5 issues:

Relative AdvantageCompatibilityComplexityTrialabilityObservability

Conclusion

Bibliography

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SLED-Alaska (Second Life Educators in Alaska)