The future for (second) life and learning

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Salmon, Gilly. 2009. "The future for (second) life and learning." British Journal of Educational Technology. 40 (3), pp. 526-538. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00967.x
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The future for (second) life and learning

ERA Journal ID20263
Article CategoryArticle
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AuthorSalmon, Gilly
Journal TitleBritish Journal of Educational Technology
Journal Citation40 (3), pp. 526-538
Number of Pages13
Year2009
Place of PublicationOxford, United Kingdom
ISSN0007-1013
1467-8535
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00967.x
Web Address (URL)http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00967.x/full
Abstract

This paper highlights the potential of three-dimensional multi-user environments such as Second Life (SL) from the perspective of future developments in the service of learning. It notes trends within the SL innovation to date, including the provision of realistic settings, the exploitation of pleasant simulated environments for groups and the links with other learning technologies. It also
considers the creativity sparked by SL’s potential to offer the illusion of 3-D 'spaces' and buildings, and points to infinite imaginative educational possibilities. It explores aspects of the construction of virtual representations of learners and teachers as avatars, and reveals a wide range of intriguing issues yet to be researched.

Keywordsmulti-user environments; learning technologies
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390405. Educational technology and computing
461199. Machine learning not elsewhere classified
460799. Graphics, augmented reality and games not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Leicester, United Kingdom
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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