Training LanguageTeachers in Second Life: My experience in Languagelab Dafne González Universidad Simón Bolívar & Languagelab.com NW eLearn Northwest eLearning.

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Training LanguageTeachers in Second Life: My experience in Languagelab Dafne González Universidad Simón Bolívar & Languagelab.com NW eLearn Northwest eLearning Community

My experience: Since 2002 blended & online (web-based)

SL vs. Web 2.0 teaching and learning Are they different? Since 2007 Second Life Languagelab.com

Actual teaching Web- basedBothSecond Life Content Methodology SynchronousMediating toolsSynchronous AsynchronousPromoting interaction Taking care of: - own avatar (skills teachers should master) - teaching tools - students avatars - Sound - SL platform

Planning Process Structured Lesson Plans

Materials Design Second Life New tools: challenge (basic building and scripting skills) Experts needed to create materials Photo editors skills for textures Second Life New tools: challenge (basic building and scripting skills) Experts needed to create materials Photo editors skills for textures Both Materials and tools needed Free and paid services Teacher-made materials Both Materials and tools needed Free and paid services Teacher-made materials Web-based : Web 2.0 tools easily available online

Social aspect of teaching

Implications for Teacher Training?

Personal Skills 1. Desktop Management 2. SL profile 3. Navigation 4. Library 5. Changing appearance 6. Gestures 7. Pie Menu 8. Inventory management

Communication Skills 1. Sound / Voice 2. Chat & IMs 3. Notecards

Building & Scripting Skills 1. Moving & creating objects 2. Editing scripts

Using Educational Tools 1. Projectors & Readers 2. Givers 3. Poll & Quiz creators 4. Time Takers 5. Games

Mini-lessons

Spanish Sim: “Ciudad Bonita”

English Sim: “The City”

Thanks for your attention! Dafne González Daf Smirnov

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