Second Life - EdTech Island

At first, I was floating on the box - upside down.

Here I am sitting on my pink, glass box.

I'm very frustrated with Second Life.  I must have asked ten people to go with me to Ed Tech Island and no one would.  Some were even down right rude.  Boo Hoo!  I searched the Island by walking and flying.  Visited Dejavu floating island, rode a blimp, and saw a train.  I tried to enter a cave with no success and visit a building on a rock in the sky called Inova.  When I finally found the sandbox which is where I started without knowing it, I built a hot pink glass box.  I got a kick out of all the options.  

This was on Dejavu.

Second LIfe - Eagle Island

Spent the afternoon roaming around Eagle Island. Practiced flying, walking, running and basically just maneuvering. Watch a slide show and a video on producing eggs. Viewed the bird facility and the egg processing facility. I walked on the beach, rested on the hammock and went under the water. Under the water, I saw two walls which had people on them. Wasn't sure what to do with these.

Games Can Make The World Better

For someone who is not a gamer and has had some very negative emotions toward gaming, the recent readings and videos have cracked the door into my no gaming world. I definitely see games as a way to reach students. The drive to improve your score or your level is strong. This class alone proves that. I am constantly looking to see what my score is and what else is available to me. It provides an environment of self motivation and curiosity. What is next? What can else can I do? If this could be harnessed into my classroom, I might actually be able to grab some of those students who seem lost and bored.

Second LIfe - Moving Around

Well, moving around is not very easy. I can now turn and get to where I want to. I learned to fly, grab objects, move objects around and magnify things. I am headed to Help Island next to see what I can find.