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Overview of how Global Kids and other educational/non-profit organizations used Teen Second Life from 2005 until its close in late 2010. In addition to listing projects and case studies, Barry Joseph discusses what we might learn from this "experiment".

T.H.E. article describing impacts of the Teen Second Life closure and alternatives for K12 educators.

T.H.E. article about end of Teen Second LIfe, other platform options and what it all may mean for K12 teachers (good and bad).

Shambles list of Teen SL projects

Guidelines for Educational Use of RPS TSL Used by Regina Public Schools Teen SL project

Virtual Storytelling Project - 125 Grade 8 students in 5 Regina Public schools were involved in an inquiry learning project integrating English Language Arts, Social Studies and Arts Ed Drama curriculums, as well as cutting edge technology through the use of Teen Second Life and the iLife suite of applications.

Kate Farrell interviewed regarding using virtual worlds in K12 education - highlighting Science in Second Life (Global Kids) Good explanation Sottish publication

Canadian First People's stories project with 3D component, website and learning activities. Good example of 3D supported instruction!

Overview of Science through Second Life - a Motorola grant funded science curriculum implemented in a 9th grade Brooklyn science class, Spring 2008. (Full disclosure - Co-designed by Cathy) A practical example of using a virtual world to supplement and support standards based high school science. Note the environments NPIRL (not possible in real life).

Happy Steve blog post chronicling ongoing student work on a Second Life Teen Grid Island. Booralie Island is the virtual extension of a Christian school located in Sydney, Australia. Their island is largely student created and used for many different subjects. Happy Steve is also a great example of a technology infused enthusiastic teacher. This post details students building a war memorial, scripted recording studio, coliseum ... on their own time and after school.

Great example of middle school student created projects on Teen Second Life. Note how sixth graders hire 8th graders using Lindens and project manage collaborative problem solving. Doable, highly engaging and tied to core content.