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

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

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

4. 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

5. Planning Process Structured Lesson Plans

6. 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

7. Social aspect of teaching

8. Implications for Teacher Training?

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

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

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

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

14. Mini-lessons

15. Spanish Sim: “Ciudad Bonita”

16. English Sim: “The City”

17. Thanks for your attention! Dafne González dygonza@yahoo.com Daf Smirnov daf@languagelab.com