I think I need someone in my first life who has experience with second life to walk me through the process so that I can fully understand how to participate in activities and attend scheduled events. Until then, I can't say when I'll be visiting my second life again. Its causing me more stress than I can already handle with my first life alone.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Second Life? Can barely manage my first!
Had my taste of Second Life, and I'm not so sure that I'm a complete fan. To be fair, I haven't completely opened my mind to it, but I gave it a shot. I wandered the cyber world to find my way onto ISTE island where I was to learn, network and collaborate with other educators around the world. I was alone for a good part of the time until a staffer came along and offered some guidance. I was pretty confused by all the directions for teleporting, saving messages, receiving gifts and other functions that I am still completely confused by. I tried not to come off as ungrateful or unengaged, but I was not getting it and I was pretty frustrated into my third hour online.
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A bunch of folks in class made some connections and found some references that might be able to help you out.
ReplyDeleteAnd "Second Life" is really a red herring... it's just a virtual extension of your "First Life".
Thanks for giving it a shot.
Shelly
Candice....I cannot agree with you more. It was very confusing and ultimately, I just flat-out gave up after trying and failing a few times. However, I remember that Shelley said that some things we would be learning for us, and some things would be for our classroom. I feel like Second Life was more for us, and I think my twitter #edchat is sufficient enough for now for my own personal PD and developement as a teacher.
ReplyDeleteI understand your frustration on Second Life. Like all new things, in my experience it is hard to get into them during the school year, especially the first two to three months of the school year, but I think if you ever get insomnia, see an article on it or as you said have somebody who knows it well hop on and show you around. It might be worth enough time to show your students a city they may never otherwise see, so early in their lives.
ReplyDeleteI love your title to this post! While I had the same feelings, you definitely articulated it the best of anyone! I can see how cool this site would be but until I get my "first" life (to steal your analogy) under control, there's no way to manage a second! Very creative!
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ReplyDeleteHa, but seriously, I kinda figured it out, but I still move around and interact awkwardly. Try using the Menu to find events to go to. I cant just wander around in there. Its a crazy life...
2nd life is a little hotter than you think, trust me I was totally anti-2nd life at first. Now, I go on it periodically but I love the educational aspect of it...I'm pretty sure if you keep it in mind when planning it will grow on you. I mean hey, you've gotting further than me!
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