Essay #2 Introduction

Linden Research Incorporated stated, “Hundreds of leading universities and school systems around the world use Second Life as a vibrant part of their educational programs”. As you are reading this paper, thousands of Second Life residents are probably using this virtual world to further their educational goals. No longer are companies bound by traditional methods to perform employee development and training. Trainees can have their avatars sit in an audience alongside the avatars of their peers and listen to a lecture or presentation, just as they would in a real-world classroom. Second Life offers a great platform for increasing educational opportunities such as historical recreations, professional development, and science.

Swedish Connection

Hanna was not able to meet 3/11/09 due to a work conflict. We emailed each other and she expects to be able to meet next Monday with a new partner to replace Bobbi.

Swedish Connection

Because of the time change Hanna and I missed each other on 3/9/09.

Topic and thesis statements for short essay #2

Topic: Education in Second Life


Thesis Statement: Second Life offers a great platform for increasing educational opportunities such as historical recreations, professional development, and science.

Swedish Connection

Hanna and I were not able to meet on Wed 4, Mar because she had work obligations to meet. We plan to meet again on Monday.

Swedish Connection

Hanna and I met on Monday 2 Mar, 2009. We went to Southern Fun Island, rode horses, and went bull riding. I received an email from Bobbi yesterday and she said that she was dropping from her class and would no longer be meeting with us in SL. I have sent an email to Hanna requesting her to talk with her professor about adding another person to our group.