Terry's Learning

Michael, evaluator for the slenz project, is talking to me today about my reflections on the project, so I am thinking out loud here beforehand.

This is an early me

How did I get involved in this Second Life pilot?
I got involved because Clare Atkins approached me after a recommendation from my friend and colleague Dave Sturrock [...]

I responded recently to an invitation from Erica Driver from Think Balm Innovation Community who do interesting research into use of immersive worlds for businesses, including education. Erica wanted to talk to people who are using immersive technologies, such as Second Life, to understand the sorts of barriers they are facing and how they overcome them [...]

The last two afternoons, I have met Sarah Stewart, the lead midwifery educator for the SLENZ project, to walk through the normal birth scenario. I confess to hating role plays and scenarios, but this was so much fun.
You can see me in labour here trying out various animations for Aaron the developer. I added extra [...]

For the third time in the SLENZ project we have a definite deadline because the educators and learners involved in the pilots are expecting the in world learning experience to be ready. And for the third time, we are scrabbling to complete it in time. This is no fun for the team who have worked [...]