The virtual
universe on the Internet began in 1996 and currently has
about 5 million subscribers of whom 35,000 enter Sl almost
daily.
For
a quick review of Second Life, peruse this article in Wikipedia
at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Life.
For an official
view, read "Second
Life Basics" at http://www.second-life.com/.
For a short
(400 word) description , see Answers.com at http://www.answers.com/topic/second-life?cat=technology.
Many higher education institutions are active in SL, including
the following:
- California State University Los Angeles
- Cochise College, AZ
- Harvard University
- North Carolina Higher Ed Consortium
- Open University (UK)
- Pepperdiner University
- Rice University
- San Diego CCD
- Stanford University
- Texas State University (NMC Member)
- University of Arizona
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Minnesota (NMC Member)
- University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (NMC Member)
- Vassar College
See
"Educational Uses of Second Life" at http://sleducation.wikispaces.com/educationaluses
Note: New Media Consortium (NMC) Campus (Slurl) is the largest
educational presence in Second Life supporting events, classes,
demonstrations, art exhibitions and learning experiences.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMC%20Campus/138/225/43
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