Gee (2004) states that learning in semiotic domains always involves some kind of identity work in the form of taking on new identities and forming bridges between old identities. People in Western cultures define their identity often through their knowledge … Read the rest
Category: Second Life
Critique on ROMA in Second Life
We have been asked to write a critique of an educational resource in Second Life (SL).
I spent so much time in Second Life searching for a suitable educational resource, I think I have had an overdose of it now. … Read the rest
Avatars – why appearance matters
It took me a while to get used to Second Life. When I first tried to modify my avatar’s appearance, she lost her torso and legs, so I wandered around with a transparent body. My experience of being present in … Read the rest