I just saw a tech item on my favourite news station, CNN. The piece dealt with the use of the tech tool “second life” in relation to training physicians at London’s Imperial College. This item really got me thinking about where education is moving and how it is imperative for educators such as myself to keep up with the times. I have often alluded to my concerns about my technological shortcomings in an ever changing educational environment. This news item certainly underscores some of my concerns. I realize that I have a responsibility to change with the times and to do my best to incorporate technology in the classroom. I read a posting from Dr. Couros’s class from last year that indicated that they had been given a tour of second life. I would certainly welcome an opportunity to learn a little more about this virtual reality community. Hopefully we will get an opportunity before the end of the class this semester.
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March 30, 2009 at 4:04 am
I have never heard of the tech tool Second Life. It does sound very interesting. Hopefully Dr. Couros will mention it in class.
March 30, 2009 at 7:13 am
I didn’t explore it but there was a link on twitter today about training teachers in virtual reality through second life. I feel like we’re on a wave moving up but not even close to cresting!
April 5, 2009 at 5:08 am
hello guy,
I agree with you about as being as up to date as possible with computers and technology in the classroom. I don’t think keyboarding though important shouldn’t be the only focus in the curriculum. Do you think every classroom should have atleast two computers with internet access? Wouldn’t that be great, imagine the possibilities for the students with supervised and directed learing of course.
later, Darren