This week is all about is all about Second Life. Listen to the pod cast. If you have any questions feel free to ask us!
This is a general over view of what second life is. This information is from Wikipedia.
Second Life (abbreviated as SL) is an Internet-based virtual world video game launched on June 23, 2003, developed by Linden Research, Inc (commonly referred to as Linden Lab), which came to international attention via mainstream news media in late 2006 and early 2007.[4][5] A free downloadable client program called the Second Life Viewer enables its users, called "Residents", to interact with each other through motional avatars, providing an advanced level of a social network service combined with general aspects of a metaverse. Residents can explore, meet other Residents, socialize, participate in individual and group activities, and create and trade items (virtual property) and services with one another.
There is no fee for registering an account or participating in Second Life, however registration of "payment information" (i.e. a credit card) is mandatory in order to participate in some functions, such as owning land or islands, as well as to access certain support features such as Second Life's support portal and online forums.
In 2008 Second Life was honored at the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards for advancing the development of online sites with user generated content. Philip Rosedale, President of Linden Lab, accepted the award.
Second Life is currently available in several languages, the main ones, at the moment are English, German, Japanese and Korean
Watch this video from YouTube. It will give you a glimps to what Second Life is all about. It also shows you how compies, schools, etc. are using Second Life.
Here are some presentations that were put together about Second Life.
Assignment:
On your blog please think of ways that the library can use Second Life to help our Patrons.
Extra Credit:
If you are daring please sign up for Second Life and blog about your experience.
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