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1. Barriers to student learning in Second Life

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
Multiplayer online games -- Usage -- Educational aspects, Virtual worlds -- Educational aspects -- Usage, Library and information science, Second Life (Online world) -- Educational aspects -- Usage
Abstract

One of the most frequent criticisms of Second Life is that is has a high learning curve. In this chapter, I will examine several aspects of the user experience that, [...]

Published
2009

2. Resources

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
Virtual worlds -- Portrayals -- History -- Educational aspects, Library and information science
Abstract

Books about Virtual Worlds Au, Wagner James. The Making of Second Life: Notes from the New World. New York: HarperCollins, 2008. James Wagner Au presents the story of how Second [...]

Published
2009

3. Pedagogical applications of Second Life

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
Multiplayer online games -- Educational aspects -- Usage -- Technology application, Processing (Libraries) -- Innovations -- Usage -- Technology application -- Educational aspects, Virtual worlds -- Educational aspects -- Usage -- Technology application, Storytelling -- Technology application -- Educational aspects -- Usage, Technology application, Library and information science, Second Life (Online world) -- Usage -- Educational aspects
Abstract

Since its launch in 2003, Second Life has garnered interest from educators as an instructional technology platform. Among the first to use Second Life in university courses were Anne Beamish [...]

Published
2009

4. Facing realities: an introduction to Second Life

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
Multiplayer online games -- Personal narratives -- Educational aspects -- Usage, Virtual worlds -- Personal narratives -- Educational aspects -- Usage, Library and information science, Second Life (Online world) -- Personal narratives -- Educational aspects -- Usage
Abstract

On July 12, 2006, my avatar North Lamar was 'rezzed' (created) in the virtual world of Second Life. I had 250 Linden Dollars (the virtual currency of Second Life and [...]

Published
2009

5. A social history of virtual worlds

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
Multiplayer online games -- History -- Social aspects -- Usage, Virtual worlds -- History -- Social aspects -- Usage, Library and information science, Second Life (Online world) -- Usage -- Social aspects -- History, World of Warcraft (Multiplayer online game) -- Usage -- Social aspects -- History
Abstract

Virtual worlds like World of Warcraft (WOW) and Second Life are a cultural and social phenomenon in North America and throughout the networked society. WoW is a virtual world where [...]

Published
2009

6. "What Are They Doing, Like, in a Library?": Mexican- American Experiences in Their High School Library.

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
*MEXICAN American students, *HIGH school libraries, *RACE discrimination
Abstract

The author presents a narrative of his experiences as a Mexican-American Chicano scholar as he investigates how school libraries operate in the US and reveals systematic, albeit nuanced differencesin how various populations are served dealing with racism and segregation.

Published
2018

7. Conclusion

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
Multiplayer online games -- Educational aspects -- Usage, Virtual worlds -- Educational aspects -- Usage, Library and information science, Second Life (Online world) -- Educational aspects -- Usage
Abstract

The goal of this report was to show that social virtual worlds like Second Life are not a fad. They have a long history of use and are supported by [...]

Published
2009

8. Facing Realities.

Author

Sanchez, Joe

Subjects
*VIRTUAL reality, *COMPUTER simulation, *INSTANT messaging, *LIBRARIANS, *DATA transmission systems
Abstract

The article discusses the historical and practical applications of Second Life, a virtual world owned by Linden Lab. Second Life is said to be one of the most popular three-dimensional (3D) social virtual worlds and is comprised of simulations called islands. Communication in Second Life usually occurs as text chat or voice chat that can be both through an open channel, a private instant messaging channel, or a group-messaging channel. Areas that should be of concern for librarians or administrators who are thinking on whether or not to begin exploring a possible program in Second Life are discussed.

Published
2009

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