BDPA Conference Second Life Presentation

2007 National BDPA Technology Conference Theme: “Global Strategy for the IT Professional” An Introduction to Second Life Kai A.Dupe August 14 – 18, 2007 Washington, DC

Kai Dupé
Doctoral Student
Software Developer
Technical Trainer
Professor
Entrepreneur
Speaker
Educational Consultant
Technology Coach
2007 National BDPA Technology Conference

Second Life is…
An online global community
Created by SL residents
A virtual world
It is a 3D online digital world
A metaverse
A game
A computer program
Whatever you wish it to be

What can you do with Second Life?
Learn
Socialize
Earn
Play
Teach
Collaborate
Attend

Events
Concerts
Classes
Meetings
Seminars
Games
Clubs
Parties

How People Learn
“ The critical dimension of literacy is the basis for ensuring individuals are not merely able to participate in some existing literacy and make meanings within it, but also that, in various ways, they are able to transform and actively produce it.”
-- James Paul Gee

Getting Paid
SL Jobs
Sales (in world & out)
Camping
Greeters
Event Host | DJ
Musician
Animator
Texture
Clothing Designer | Scripter
Real Estate
Business Owner

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www.aimeeweber.com

Getting a Second Life
System Requirements
Create an account
Choose membership
Verify account
Download client software
Avatars
Orientation Island
Help Island

secondlife.com
Account creation
Second Life for teens
Blog
Support
Newsletter
Linden dollars
Downloads

Memberships
Basic
Premium
Dual Membership
Groups
Communities

Avatar Appearance
Name
Shape (Body, Head, Ear, Nose, …)
Skin
Hair & Eyes
Clothes
Attachments
Animations

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Malibu Island
Interface
Walking
Flying
Chat
Avatar appearance
Gestures
Artifacts
Teleport

Resources
SimTeach
SL Wiki
SL Blog (http://blog.secondlife.com)
Knowledge Base (http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase
www.secondlife.com
www.slboutique.com
Second Life (The Official Guide)
http://lslwiki.com
http://secondlife.com/community

Conclusion
What is Second Life?
What can I do with Second Life?
Why does Second Life matter?
Potential
Second Life for teens
Questions

Let’s Talk
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Contact Information
Kai A. Dupe
UpSouth Consulting, LLC.
[email_address]
214.566.3571
www.upsouthinc.com
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