2nd Life

Second life is a game. However, in many senses, more then just a game. Its a virtual world where you can interact with people from all over the globe. Much like the interactive game The Sims, you can chose your character, what they wear, what the do and who they communicate with. It has become so popular that real life businesses have created virtual representations of themselves.

Second life has many, many educational uses, and as Ive just recently found out, the international space flight museum has been created in the virtual form and allows residents (or users) to view a 3D version of the planets. There are lectures and teachers who also take classess in Second life which makes this innovation a very indepth and creative one.

This innovation is definitely something Id like to incorporate into my classroom and learn more about. The possibilties are endless!

Here is an example of how a librarian has used Second Life...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6D9I36zsec&feature=related