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Yesterday I attended a conference on Using Virtual Worlds in Higher Education. It was run by eLearning Alliance at Moray House, Edinburgh University.

“Second Life (abbreviated as SL) is a 3D online digital world created and owned entirely by its residents. It provides a unique and flexible environment for teachers and learners interested in distance learning, simulation and new media - one which enables them to work together from anywhere in the world as part of a globally networked virtual classroom environment”

Fiona Littleton- Second Life Educational Development Advisor.

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The University of Edinburgh has set up a virtual campus for its students. The purpose of this space is to bring learning, teaching, research and development into a different dimension.

I have yet to venture into Second life. I find the whole concept a bit surreal; that is not to say I won’t give it a chance. After all, I said the same about weblogs three years ago!

I will be interested to hear how this project evolves and develops. Well done and thank you to Fiona Littleton and Hamish Macleod for a very informative presentation. You can read more about the project here on the Edinburgh University wiki.