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Experiential Learning in Second Life
Hilary MasonSL: Ann Enigma
Johnson & Wales University
why put students here
when we can go here?
but maybe we can’t
No money
No access No time
No expertise
or maybe it is impossible
inside a nanotube
another universe another species
ages pastto see x-rays
what if we could?
real experiences in virtual spaces
real experiences in virtual spaces
we explore and create new realities
imagine how we can learn
there’s a life outside of second life
it’s not difficult
challenge
collaboration
reflection
community
learning
we’ve gone to some great places already
Virtual Morocco
100% of participants report greater engagement
12,034 unique visitors since December 23, 2006
72% of visitors return
“This project was so great because it was real.” – Robyn Birkedal
virtual BLAST
experimental entrepreneurship
why create this
when we can create this?
and he’s happyand engagedand experiencedand knowledgeableand ready to face new challenges
thank you
Mehdi Moutahir, fantastic students,wonderful collaborators
talk to me
Creative Commons
Hilary Mason Ann Enigma
hmason@jwu.edu
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