In general, MUVE Forward focuses on the application of a Multi-User Virtual Environment to facilitate real life education in formal learning environments (K-20); I believe MUVE’s will have a tremendous impact on the education industry as both progress and “MUVE Forward.” More specifically, MUVE Forward will include discussion of:

→ ideas for applying Second Life technology to learning environments
→ issues and experiences with implementation of Second Life at the institutional level
→ general Second Life news relevant to educators
→ resources for facilitating Real Life education via Second Life.

Since I’ll be writing this blog as I engage SL for the first time, personally, some of the early posts may be retreads of topics and issues others have already discussed or resources with which many experienced SL educators are already familiar. For experienced Second Life educators, I will be addressing current issues and events that may be useful, and hopefully, some of the ideas I have for applying SL to educational environments will be new, innovative and useful. For educators new to Second Life, the blog will be a chronological journal of my SL learning curve and experience; hopefully, documenting my experience may expedite your SL learning and exploration process.

If you’re not familiar with Second Life, visit their web presence at http://www.secondlife.com. It’s easy to get started, and above all else for educators, it’s free for as long as you want it to be – allowing startup time and learning curve!

And, of course, when you do get started, look me up! Topher Zwiers in SL.

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