Second Life is a virtual world with over 4 million members, about 400,000 of whom regularly visit. The average user is 32 years old, and demographics roughly match the US population. Around 25% of residents create virtual goods and services, with the most popular markets being for clothing, shoes, hair, and real estate. Daily spending averages $1.5 million. Some make over $5,000 per month from their virtual businesses and creations. Second Life is used for distance education, skills development, exhibits, roleplays, libraries, art galleries, re-enactments, and more.

2. “ Tell them it’s like the web used to be”

16. What have we been doing?

20. http://www.simteach.com/

22. Distance Education Presentations Living Archeology Skills Development Self-Paced Tutorials Exhibits Immersive Displays Roleplays and Simulations Libraries Art Galleries Re-enactments Panels Computer Programming Multimedia Art & Music Projects Theatre Treasure Hunts Machinima Virtual Tourism Cultural Exchange Language Immersion Research Awareness Consciousness Raising Support & Opportunities for People with Disabilities Civics Business Modeling Product Design Architectural Design Performance Art

23. Where would you rather learn?

24. “ I’d like to learn there because I could learn outside.”

26. Thanks!