Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Top 10 List Why (another take)

by Jeremy Kemp

Here is a starter list:

  • Increases student engagement
  • Allows rapid prototyping of learning objects
  • Offers a flexible narrative
  • Gives exposure with public relations and marketing
  • Replaces place-based schooling with place-like settings
  • Positions your school for next-generation media use
  • Suits the needs of autism-spectrum learners
  • Connects you with a vibrant community of educators already involved
  • Provides a setting for experiential learning
  • Helps teams gain skills with life-like activities

I started a wiki page if anyone wants to add/edit:
http://simteach.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Second_Life

Jeremy Kemp, M.Ed., M.S.J.
Assistant Director, SL Campus
School of Library & Information Science
San Jose State University

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