Central Texas College in Second Life

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This is a quick look at Second Life for Central Texas College. This is also a first test to get this ppt uploaded into YouTube! ~LHabilis

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Welcome to Second Life : 

Welcome to Second Life An Introduction for SPAN 1411 Lima Habilis Central Texas College Second Life Campus

What is Second Life? : 

What is Second Life? Second Life is a virtual world consisting of “islands” or server space. Participants are called “residents” and create their physical appearance in the form of an “avatar.” The residents create their environment: lakes, buildings, schools, cultural centers, etc. They meet & talk to each other.

Colleges in Second Life : 

Colleges in Second Life Central Texas College is not the only school in Second Life. Other Texas schools are: University of Texas Texas Women’s University Texas State University

Some Views of the CTC SL Campus : 

Some Views of the CTC SL Campus The CTC Duck Pond & Bell Tower The Oveta Culp Memorial Library The Student Center The Welcome & Orientation Center Come take a Tour!!

What can you do in Second Life? : 

What can you do in Second Life? Walk around and interact with displays created to enhance your class content. View Movies & Power Point Presentations. Sit with classmates and discuss topics related to your courses/study together. Visit the CTC Library and use the digital materials/learn about doing research/writing a paper. Search for and explore areas of interest. Join groups with similar interests.