Sarah Robbins, a.k.a. Intellagirl, is gearing up
to teach her English 104 course online, in the world of Second Life. The Ball State University professor will
guide 18 students through the core-curriculum class by encouraging them to explore a virtual island campus, which
Robbins designed. But slackers hoping for that easy 'A' will be in for a surprise. "It's probably going to be
harder than any other 104," says Robbins, adding, "but it may be more fun."Second Life added to University's curriculum
Sarah Robbins, a.k.a. Intellagirl, is gearing up
to teach her English 104 course online, in the world of Second Life. The Ball State University professor will
guide 18 students through the core-curriculum class by encouraging them to explore a virtual island campus, which
Robbins designed. But slackers hoping for that easy 'A' will be in for a surprise. "It's probably going to be
harder than any other 104," says Robbins, adding, "but it may be more fun."
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I feel sorry for the students but envious at the same time. They get to spend class time playing a game but that game is Second Life. :)
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I've heard of this Second Life game for awhile now, but have no idea where it came from and when it started up...partly because I haven't bothered to look :-p
What's the deal with this game? Any Joystiqers play it?
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The Metaverse it is not. Yet.
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Beat _that_, World of Warcraft!
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If anyone is in the DC area, they should come check out the game day event listed on the front page. There's going to be an experimental live-action Zelda game, and one of the Oblivion guys is coming to speak.
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