Workshop #1: Second Life 101 ? An Introduction to Second Life
The first in a series of three Second Life workshops, this introduction to Second Life addresses the basics, such as avatar creation and navigation. The workshop is designed to help faculty interested in exploring the possible instructional uses of virtual environments such as Second Life, get started. No experience required.
Date: 1/16/09
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Location: Cook 404B
Topics Covered:
? Creating your avatar (creating a SL account)
? Altering the appearance of your avatar
? Navigation techniques (walking, running, flying and teleporting)
? Networking and communication methods (Friends, Instant Messaging, Groups)
? How to buy, collect, and share in-world objects.
? Taking pictures in-world
View the SL workshop promo at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/ots/ciat/emergingtechnology/slseries/}. To register for the workshop please visit the OTS training Web site at {www.towson.edu/otstraining}.
