Introduction to SL Resource Being Developed in Moodle

A resource titled, Developing a Presence in the 3D Digital World - Second Life (log in as a guest user) has been where I have dedicating most of my recent time. This resource has been developed in Moodle as a tool to assist new users to understand and get into Second Life.















SL Moodle resource (image retrieved March 2/08 from: http://www.cumberlandcollege.sk.ca/abe/course/view.php?id=30)

I believe many of us are comfortable with the current web. For example we understand how to launch a web browser and maneuver throughout the web. This is why I believe a tool such as Developing a Presence in the 3D Digital World - Second Life created in the current 2D web, in which users are comfortable, is important. This allows for users to learn about the 3D Digital World in a familiar, comfortable setting and not be overwhelmed in the 3D environment. This resource gradually moves users from the current 2D web format to being fully integrated into the 3D digital platform of Second Life.

This resource currently has six sections, each section is broken down further into specific topics. The current section titles include:

1. Understanding Second Life
2. Creating your Avatar in Second Life
3. Second Life Performance Setup
4. Second Life User Interface
5. Communicating in Second Life
6. Moving and Getting Around in Second Life