Teaching and Learning in Second Life

Monday, March 31, 2008 | 5:45PM–6:30PM | Room of the Dons, Lobby Level
Session Type: Professional Development

This panel discussion examines both the process and product of teaching in Second Life from the perspectives of instructors and an instructional designer. Participants will see how instructors use Second Life to teach foreign languages and nursing, illustrating the breadth of possibilities virtual reality offers to introduce students to other cultures and clinical procedures. The experience enhances students' critical thinking, decision making, and diversity awareness.

Presenters

  • Geoffrey Cain

    Consultant, Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges

  • Jeffrey Lamb

    Spanish Instructor, Solano Community College

  • John Miller

    Nursing Instructor, Consultant, avatar: JS Vavoom, Tacoma Community College

  • Sandra Rotenberg

Resources & Downloads

John Miller's Blog
Off-site resource
Uploaded on 04/19/2010
Presentation Slides
600 KB, PDF
Uploaded on 10/24/2009