Shambles list of Teen SL projects

Project Based Learning in Second Life. Easily applied to other MUVEs - especially those that offer learner content creation in-world.

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.

Brain scans of avid players of the hugely popular online fantasy world World of Warcraft reveal that areas of the brain involved in self-reflection and judgement seem to behave similarly when someone is thinking about their virtual self as when they think about their real one.

The magic of storytelling is captured in this compelling short film about an hiv positive character dealing with hiv aids known as "Uncle D." Accompany the Reluctant Quester and his trusty sidekick Cice the therapy dog as they embark on a life changing journey. http://www.tvwsp.com Youtube overview of the "Uncle D" storyquest ... great 3D narrative example

PIVOTE project at St. George's University (England). Scenario based training (paramedic) examples. SLURLs listed in blog

The Virtual Worlds Story Project (TVWSP) utilizes "Questing" to develop interactive, immersive, and educational journeys designed to explore specific ideas/themes, teach vital 21st century learning skills, and generate Narrative Synergy™ through story.    The goal of every Quest is to help each individual experience and express his or her Narrative Thread™ - that special spark of spirit that makes each of us unique.  Once identified and articulated, these threads or "strands of story" form the warp and weave of larger communities of practice*.

Free Second Life scripts listed by non profit commons

The main reason for inclusion in the top 10 was the impact a game had on the educational gaming field. Some of these are getting rather long in the tooth as far as games go, yet their impact is still being felt in educational research that was foundational or continues to be published.

Common Second Life Advanced Menu features. Good introduction to the Advanced Menu.

Second Life Interactive graffiti art installation by AM Radio. Browser based paint program "appears" on side of box car.

3d learning environment and activity principles for engaged and effective learning in a virtual 3d environment

Procedures/Best Practices to follow before a sim-wide event (For estate managers/owners)

YouTube Video: Torley explains how to access the Second Life Wiki and Knowledge Base from the in-world browser window.

Second Life based FREE game development kit in a box. Used to develop Pilgrim (First Thanksgiving) game with University of Pennsylvania Students. Links to SLURL location, documentation, example game and kit on this page.

"Undercover Mom" Fox News story on virtual world culture for kids and tweens. 4 minute article. Good vid to introduce pervasiveness of vw for this demographic kzero interview re: vw and kids

Slideshare: Excellent presentation! Learning in 3D: Bringing a new dimension to enterprise learning and collaboration. Glean new examples for EDTEC700

It's no secret that the US Government and Military have been investigating virtual environments for some time, and Second Life has been a popular playground for both simulation research and recruiting.  In an interview on Second Life's blog, Douglas Maxwell from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) talks about how they've integrated Second Life into their environment.

Blog and Details of Le Mont Saint-Michel build in Second Life

Mont Saint Michel in Second Life