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Implementing a Presence in Second Life: Pitfalls, Procedures, Policies, and Promises (Innovative Practice)

Session Details

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rio Grande Ballroom East/Center (2nd Floor, B-Level)

Session Type: Innovation Demonstration

Speaker(s)

W. Gardner Campbell, Director, Academy for Teaching and Learning, Baylor University
Christopher G. Johnson, Adjunct Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona
Phillip D. Long, Prof. of Innovation & Visiting Research Scientist, MIT

Abstract

Over 400 institutions are exploring the virtual world of Second Life as they study ways to improve student learning and campus life. This innovation demonstration will present potential benefits, pitfalls, procedures, and policies. The presenters will also host discussions on these and other topics in the informal learning space (times TBA).

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