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TEACHER TRAINING IN VIRTUAL
WORLDS: WHAT ARE THE
ISSUES?



 Dafne González /Daf Smirnov in SL
What do you think?
My Experience:
 Since 2002
          Web-based teaching
Since 2007          Second Life




 SL vs. Web-based teaching and learning
           Are they different?
Actual Teaching
  Web- based        Both           Second Life
                  Content
                Methodology
Synchronous    Mediating tools   Synchronous

Asynchronous     Promoting       Taking care of:
                 interaction
                                     - own avatar (skills
                                  teachers should master)
                                       - teaching tools
                                     - students avatars
                                            - Sound
                                         - SL platform
Planning Process




             Structured
            Lesson Plans
Materials Design




                Web-based:
    Web 2.0 tools easily available online
Social Aspect: Interaction




  Web-based:            Second Life:
  People                  Avatars
   Real names               Names
   Photos                   Look
   Webcams                  Gender
   Videos
                Real Voice
Implications for Teacher
Training?
Technology Requirements
Personal Skills
1. Desktop Management
2. SL profile
3. Navigation
4. Library
5. Changing appearance
6. Gestures
7. Pie Menu
8. Inventory
   management
Training
Sessions
Communication Skills

 1. Sound / Voice
 2. Chat & IMs
 3. Notecards
Building & Scripts Skills
1. Moving &
   creating objects
2. Adding Textures
3. Editing scripts
Using Educational Tools
1. Projectors &
Readers
2. Givers
3. Poll & Quiz
creators
4. Time Takers
5. Games
Mini-lessons
English Sim: The City
Spanish Sim: Ciudad Bonita
Thanks for your attention!

    Dafne González
 dygonza@yahoo.com

     Daf Smirnov
 daf@languagelab.com

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Teacher Training in SL: What are the issues?