The University of Hertfordshire

Second Life

Second Life Opportunities• Teaching and Marketing• Information dissemination eg

– Presentations – Exhibitions

• Collaborative learning eg– Social interaction– Knowledge co-construction

• Simulations and role play eg– Historical re-creations and re-enactments– 3D design

• Distinguishing characteristics– Immersive– Voice chat – NVC

Chris Kirkbride - Law

Johann Siau - FEIS

STRI Showcase

Orb

Aka Robbie Dingo

Rob Wright

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LxVDVggLqsA

In 2008 UH we have a sophisticated system called StudyNet and we could not function without it.

I have the same feelings about Second Life; it is hugely powerful tool, I'm not sure where its application will have the greatest impact, but we are at the forefront of finding that out. – Tim Wilson

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LxVDVggLqsA