A story from our sister site, Metaverse Health John Wilson has done an interesting interview with Edina Renfro-Michel from Montclair State University. The topic is the education of counsellors, and the outcome has been improved learning outcomes from students who took part in the Second Life than those who didn't. As Edina mentioned in the interview, the virtual worlds … [Read more...] about Educating Counsellors in Second Life
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Department of Defense (USA) - Government Invites Public to Solve Challenges. "The federal government has a lot of problems to solve, and a new website it launched this week will give average citizens a forum to discuss and potentially solve those problems while vying for rewards for the best solutions. Bev Godwin, director of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Center … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Weekend Whimsy
1. Second Life Machinima - Scars 2. The Worst of Second Life (WOSL) - September 2010 Edition - Display Names by Linden Lab 3. Second Life - Running In The Shadows (Kirstens S20 (32) Viewer … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
UWA’s art challenge completes final heat: final on the way
The University of Western Australia have just wrapped up the last heat of their 3D Art & Design Challenge (full info below), and once again the depth and breadth of the work being displayed is impressive. I feel very privileged and anxious at the same time, to be one of the panel of judges for the Grand Final, which is coming up fairly soon. I've said it a few times now, but … [Read more...] about UWA’s art challenge completes final heat: final on the way
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Rochester Post-Bulletin (USA) - Mayo Clinic expands in the virtual world. "Mayo Clinic has opened a new, virtual bookstore in the imaginary world called Second Life, one of many online realms that increasingly are taking on real-life importance. Mayo first opened a Second Life Gonda Building in December 2009. But now you can walk into the Mayo bookstore by signing onto … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news