In Second Life users, residents, can be whomever they want to be. They can create virtual representations of themselves which are called avatars and interact with other people, places or objects. They can also contribute to the world around them, creating buildings, objects and animations.
So, you may be wondering why I am introducing you this app. It's because we can use it for educational purposes. How? With Second Life schools can create their own campuses, faculties and buildings. Teachers can sometimes teach a lesson online instead of always doing it in a real life environment. So, the students and teachers can be simultaneously in an virtual class environment and communicate with each other by using voice and text. But, it will be much more interesting, exciting, and effective for decreasing the affective filter.
Istanbul University also used Second Life for some classes and saw the advantages of using such an app. Here is the video:
I also downloaded Second Life, created my avatar and took a selfie!
Use Second Life in your classes and make the learning process much more interesting and fun for students. Do this not just to catch their attention but also to lower the affective filter so as to encourage them to join the lessons. I hope you make use of it and see the improvement in your classes!
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