Learning 2.0(08) : Get a (Second LIfe)

Chris Smith is presenting about his amazing International Schools Island in second life, taking his audience on a bit of a virtual tour. Chris has singlehandedly created the most comprehensive cataloging of educational resources in Second LIfe. Chris is showing us different locations throughout SL- including a place where chips (french fries, americans) and hamburgers go to dance, an ESL classroom, and a Star-Trek inspired holo-deck for doing roll play for ESL lessons.Machinema - making virtual movies in second life. Students can create movies, and create their own locations, characters and plot. They're not limited by setting or budget!Open Croquet- a closed 3D environment schools can run. Teen Grid- Teachers need to gain special permission through a police check to gain access to teen grid to set up an educational island.