Putting a Second Life “metaverse” skin on learning management systems

Authors

Jeremy Kemp, Santa Clara UniversityFollow
Daniel Livingstone, University of the West of Scotland

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-20-2006

Publisher

University of Paisley, UK

Abstract

This paper outlines the advantages and weaknesses of Multi-User Virtual Environments for teaching and explores the possible benefits of integrating them closely with traditional Learning Management Systems. We present survey findings of teachers interested in using the Second Life MUVE for teaching. The teachers gave us their opinions about integrating SL and LMS in their classrooms. We finally propose technical methods for creating hybrid systems combining elements of both MUVE and traditional LMS systems for use in teaching. The hybrid system uses the Moodle open source system and Second Life's connectivity features to mirror web-based classrooms with in-world learning spaces and interactive objects. We suggest that further work may help suggest the most suitable educational applications for these hybrid systems.

Comments

Second Life Education Workshop at the Second Life Community Convention San Francisco August 20th, 2006.

Recommended Citation

Kemp, J., & Livingstone, D. (2006). Putting a Second Life “metaverse” skin on learning management systems. In D. Livingstone & J. Kemp (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second Life Education Workshop at SLCC (pp. 13-18). San Francisco.