Second Life Virtual Community - Resources for Educators

Second Life is an on-line, 3D, virtual community that provides an environment for students to learn and interact in a creative and collaborative manner.The author has investigated a number of existing Second Life resources to support instruction of a freshman information sciences and technology course.Key benefits and challenges that face educators who integrate Second Life into a course will be discussed.Second Life provides many opportunities to enhance the learning experience in a wide range of courses.