Experiential Learning in Second Life Hilary Mason SL: Ann Enigma Johnson & Wales University

why put students here

when we can go here?

but maybe we can’t No money No access No time No expertise

or maybe it is impossible inside a nanotube another universe another species ages past to see x-rays

what if we could?

real experiences in virtual spaces

real experiences in virtual spaces

we explore and create new realities imagine how we can learn

there’s a life outside of second life

it’s not difficult challenge collaboration reflection community learning

we’ve gone to some great places already

Virtual Morocco

100% of participants report greater engagement 12,034 unique visitors since December 23, 2006 72% of visitors return “ This project was so great because it was real .” – Robyn Birkedal

virtual BLAST

experimental entrepreneurship

why create this

when we can create this?

and he’s happy and engaged and experienced and knowledgeable and ready to face new challenges

thank you Mehdi Moutahir, fantastic students, wonderful collaborators

Mehdi Moutahir, fantastic students,

wonderful collaborators

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