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Exploring Second Life for Teaching & Training

I am taking my last official class, an elective, ( Encouraging Communication in Online Courses ) before my practicum this semester towards my Master of Online Teaching certificate. I thought I would share my findings on a technology I explored as a follow-up to the series I posted throughout the summer. After watching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWfvqkkk0yM My instructor asked if I thought Second Life could be an "Exciting & Dynamic Opportunity to enhance communication" -Perhaps. I am still exploring in my mind how I could use it in my HR, OB, & OD classes. I spent the evening last Friday exploring Second Life with my 10 year old son. Since I was a first timer, I thought his experience might be helpful to me as I attempted to learn how to get around and such. He has played in many similar venues over the last few years such as Wizard 101, Lord of the Rings Online, Animal Crossing, and Roblox, etc. I did not pay the extra money to get the advanced vers