And it's becoming a popular site for college
classrooms.
Chiarulli said her students will visit underwater sites
and take tours on a Second Life island.
Chiarulli already teaches online distance learning
courses involving video clips, audio recordings and textbooks. The Second Life
class is an expansion of technology in the classroom.
He said the site will help students become comfortable
with navigating 3-D worlds, which he anticipates may have applications in many
different fields.
"I think it has tremendous potential as a learning
tool," he said.
"It's like The Sims," she said, referring to a popular
online community game, "but a lot more complicated.
"You meet new people, and you definitely develop
skills."
created for the Graphic Communication community
to connect, educate and reach out to anyone interested in understanding the
print and graphic arts industry.
Printalution Island was developed by efforts initiated by the Education Summit, a group coordinated to develop a
cohesive effort and message to the youth, the public and the educational system
about the needs of our industry.
Currently over 230 students attending 84 schools receive financial assistance
through PGSF.
Printalution Island in Second Life Printalution Island was created to reach
Generation Y prospects in places where they congregate.
In doing so, they have added classes for teachers, community events, reach-out
programs, a tour of all the stages of printing and a oprint is greeno exhibit.
tour location that can be explored by Second Life eresidentsE, as well as a
location high school teachers can take students to learn more about the printing
industry.