Sunday, May 31, 2009

Meet me in the second life!

Meet me in the second life... and no, I am not referring to meeting me in Heaven after we die.  I am actually referring to meeting me in "Second Life", the new virtual world on the internet.  Second Life is an Internet-based 3D virtual world in which user's can explore, converse, chat, and participate in individual or group activities.  In addition, user's can create and/or trade 3D virtual properties and objects.  I had never heard of this website until my third class in my Master's degree program, and after visiting this sight for the first time, I found out that it actually is like a whole another world. 

This free-client program allows users, known as Residents, to meet up and converse using characters that they can personalize, called "Avatars."  This three-dimensional modeling tool is a great way for businesses or universities to participate in conference calls or group meetings without actually having to talk on the phone, or meet up in person.  I have explored through this program, but I haven't mastered it quite yet.  However, if you are interested in learning more about creating 3D virtual objects, or you're just bored with the first life, then go check it out.  
Visit http://secondlife.com, create you own virtual avatar, and start exploring the second life today! 
     

1 comment:

  1. It takes time to get used to Second Life. Find a group of educators, IISTE or DEN from Discovery Ed. Take a class. It is the interaction with others that makes this program unique. Unfortunately, this you have to find on your own.

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