I have to admit that I have heard about Second Life but never really took the time to investigate further. I mentioned it to a fellow student and she told me all about the SU library in Second Life and a class that revolves around it. A search of SU's website returned 10 hits.
Second Life (SL) is a virtual world that users (or residents) create. It is free to join but if you want to own land, you need to pay a monthly fee. There are games, businesses, currency, and many other features. People have been known to make real money using Second Life. Check out the FAQs.
If you are a resident of SL, what drew you to it?
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I'm looking forward to hearing more about Second Life and what draws people to it. I too have heard of it without giving it much thought. I find that there is already so much to do in this life!!! :)
The site does say that schools and organizations join too-- interesting!
Thanks for sharing your intro.!
I'm curious to hear more about Second Life.
I've peaked at it but never really understood the draw; as if I need another reason to waste time on the internet.
The way librarians have jumped on it as the flavor of the weak is something that really puzzled me. I don't quite understand the utility of it in the library.
- jk
OK Second Life sounds interesting, but also strange at the same time. What is the purpose of it? Why create this imaginary world??? And who uses it?
Hi All,
I also look forward to delving more into this topic. There is actually an IST 600 course being taught by Jill Hurst-Wahl this fall about Second Life.
There are over 12 million registered users from different countries and different walks of life.
I will try to answer all of your questions over the next few weeks.
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