Learning Made in Second Life - CNDG

Our new “Made in Second Life” series continues with the first installment focusing on virtual world education - “Learning Made in SL.” Each year, many students further their education through virtual classes and unique learning scenarios presented in numerous immersive environments within the Second Life virtual world.

This edition puts the spotlight on Chant Newall Development Group, LLC (CNDG), which has utilized the Second Life platform for interactive offerings in biology, chemistry, economics and environmental science. CNDG works closely with Florida State University and the University of Central Florida on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) that include experiences that range from taking students inside of a human cell, using a forensic science application to solve a murder mystery, exploring Easter Island as it would have been some 500 years ago, and much more.

William (Bill) Prensky, who is the CEO of CNDG, talks about the unique opportunities that VLEs afford students and educators alike, in this informative video.

Production Credits:
Video produced by Draxtor Despres
Logo designed by Marianne McCann

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[EmunaZamani]

This is outstanding! It causes me to feel a bit of pride because it can be hard to convince people that I have been in Second Life for 12 years for much more than what most media outlets show. Through Second Life, I have learned to use applications that help me in my real life when it comes to my job and building my personal brand.

[cherriberri]

Another incredibly informative & eye opening video, I truly feel these Second Life “Made In” series need to be commercials on TV. Most non Second Lifers have a preconceived idea about Second Life these videos would truly turn viewers opinions around & perhaps entice new people to join. Great work! I’ll have to post this link on my blog also thank you for sharing 💖

[Egguwugy]

This is super cool! I love this idea considering I am someone on college. I'm glad to see SL used for learning. <3

[beedumpling]

"There's never too much information as long as I'm learning something." Brilliant quote to end an amazing video Dax! Love it!!! :D

[gnresident]

Very impressive video! It's great to see more educators using our virtual world to help students learn while being creative.

[KarimaHoisan]

What a fabulous educational project..with high building and scripting values! It's very impressive! Thanks Drax for shining your light on it:)

[NanZingrone]

This is fantastic! I have to get in touch with him. The Virtual Worlds MOOC is starting on Sept 1st 2019 (more info available on the Virtual Worlds MOOC Facebook page and in the Virtual Worlds playlists on the YouTube Channel Nellie Deustch) and we have a number of great presentors who are teaching in Second Life and all over the metaverse, but this looks like something really spectacular. Thanks to Drax for another great interview and thanks to CNDG for such creativity in education. Kudos to you guys!

[TrinityYazimoto]

Pretty interesting video ! So much to do in SL ... still amazing me daily after 10 years !!! Thank you for that video !!!

[ZolaZsun]

I'm glad people are finally seeing the concepts of virtual presence and emotional connection as the advantage of using virtual worlds for learning. Ten years ago.. those in charge where i was studying were often so clueless and confused about this aspect of this technology.. .:) whew.

[BranduffBisnovat]

Neat! Don't know how I missed this upload, looking forward to the rest of Made In SL!

[tavias]

Thank you for Making this! I have shared it with some of my friends and family who are teachers.

[mikem-VED]

Excellent!! Good luck! I hope the time is now for virtual world education.

[EmilyWand]

This was very interesting. I love the CSI concept.

[kunalmahajan]

Is there locations where I can start learning, how can I find them?

[SkyeSilverweb]

The subtities are in Korean? I thought everyone in the video was speaking English, but the subtitles come through as Korean unless I choose auto-translate - then it translates from Korean to English. Confusing.

[templemu]

With virtjual worlds, I never know what I am looking at, but whatever it is it looks empty