Tanya Joosten presented findings of a pilot project on an emerging technology, virtual worlds (Second Life) at the December, 08, It's 4 U at the University of Wisconsin-MIlwaukee.

1. IT's 4 U! Teaching and Learning in Second Life at UWM Tanya Joosten [email_address] Learning Technology Center Department of Communication SL Juice Gyoza

7. Pedagogical Needs and Second Life

13. Evaluating Second Life: Student Reactions

17. Obvious Question

18. Evaluating Virtual Worlds

19. Preliminary Survey Results

20. I was able to use rich and varied language in Second Life Media Richness

21. I was comfortable interacting with other participants in Second Life Social Presence

22. I was able to form distinct individual impressions of others in Second Life Social Presence

23. Second Life held my attention Engagement

24. Second Life was an enriching experience Engagement

25. Using Second Life helped me think more deeply about course material Learning

26. Second Life was beneficial to my learning Learning 7.1%, no response

27. Participating in Second Life was a useful experience Satisfaction

28. Second Life was fun and exciting Satisfaction

49. Questions?