Week+Ten



This week, we will have two different tours. Thursday we will be visiting businesses that are utilizing SL from 6 to 7p.m. Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. we will be going to a college fair in SL.


 * __Thursday__**

First, we'll meet at the Jaguarland Bay Boat Welcome Center ([]). Please be on time, or you'll get left behind. From there, we'll teleport to IBM's Island. We'll tour their information/welcome center then spread out through their large complex. You'll probably want to make sure to befriend Learner Magic (Dr. Dempsey), Aevalle Galicia (Stasia) and Bama Xue (Rebecca) so we can quickly help you out if you need help.

IBM has long been an innovator in technology and business solutions. Their introduction into second life is just one more way that they are keeping on the cutting edge of technology. For more information on IBM in Second Life take a look at their website. []



Cisco has also put their mark in virtural communities. Cisco has many different business and educational aspects in their online community. Their website give some insight into their plans and goals. []

Last but not least Sun Microsystems gives information on products and services that will help the educational community stay on the cusp of innovation. Take a look at their You Tube video for a quick look into their goal in SL.

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A few questions to reflect on while you take the tour:

1. How do these companies make it easier for their employees to communicate? 2. How do these companies entice consumers to learn and use their products? 3. What Instructional Strategies are utilized by these companies?


 * __ Sunday __**

First, we'll meet at the Jaguarland Bay Boat Welcome Center ([]). Please be on time, or you'll get left behind. From there, we'll teleport to College Fair. We'll tour their exhibits then spread out through their large complex. You'll probably want to make sure to befriend Learner Magic (Dr. Dempsey), Aevalle Galicia (Stasia) and Bama Xue (Rebecca) so we can quickly help you out if you need help.

This is the link to the website that details the college fair. []

Here is another link that gives some good background info. []

As you walk through the fair take a look at the colleges and ask questions to see what school has to offer. Also, ask for any materials that give information on the respective schools.

Here is a picture board of participating schools at a previous college fair.



As you guide your way through the fair ask yourself the following questions:

1. What schools that have a presence on SL are there?

2. Which schools are not there?

3. What school did you like the most?

4. What school did you like the least?

5. What could be improved as a whole?