"The Education Arcade explores games that promote learning through authentic and engaging play. TEA's research and development projects focus both on the learning that naturally occurs in popular commercial games, and on the design of games that more vigorously address the educational needs of players." I joined this community and hope to learn a lot!

This is the most satisfying second life learning experience I have had to date. The simulation is beautiful and has many interactive features including a "Magic Carpet Ride" through the complex. There will be tour hosted by Andrew Wheelock of the Virtual Pioneers on Sunday, May 9th ... http://virtualpioneers.ning.com/events/tour-alandalus-alhambra-spain?rsvpConfirm=1 See you there! Dana

Vassar has a beautiful island in SL which includes this re-creation of the Sistine Chapel. My colleagues and I were impressed with the beauty of the whole island and especially the loving care lavished on the Sistine Chapel feature. The frescoes were just wonderful and flying to the ceiling to view them up close was a thrill. The Raphael tapestries on the walls were an unexpected bonus. While we enjoyed viewing the works, we all agreed that some kind of docent audio tour would enhance the experience.

This is a virtual art exhibit.

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Welcome to RezEd (BETA), an online hub providing practitioners using virtual worlds with access to the highest quality resources and research in the field to establish a strong network of those using virtual worlds for learning.

Here is another community for educators using virtual worlds for learning. I just submitted an application ... we'll see whether or not they accept me! It appears to be a Ning network with many resources. I think joining these communities is important ... reducing the learning curve by listening to those who have already learned things the hard way is a skill I'm trying hard to cultivate! Dana

Second Life Wiki

SLED® Blog -

Here's a great place to find out how K-20 educators are using Second Life to make learning more meaningful and fun. "Welcome to the SLED Blog, a blog dedicated to the ins and outs of K-20 education using the Second Life® world. This blog is written by educators and for educators, for those who are seasoned Second Life veterans and for those just starting out, for those who are die-hards and those who are skeptics. All are welcome. We hope you'll read, enjoy, and comment on what you see." Fantastic links and events! Dana

Link fro ISTE Island to Second Life video tutorials

I got this link from ISTE ... it is a Wiki loaded with video tutorials - official and resident created. The topics are wide ranging ... my daughter is a fencer, so naturally, I can't wait to view the En Garde product. Dana