The only way I can see this technology changing or being
replaced is having the images “shoot out”.
The picture is generated and put out there in the same manner similar to
a spotlight.
My iPad has a couple of apps with this technology and I use
it to help the students understand that people have eyes, nose, mouth and that
all of this part of the human being. This
is a way for students learn that people have a various ways of communicating to
other people. The student’s learn that there is nonverbal way of
communicating. In addition, it is a way
to help student different parts of community or site. It provides a way to have a virtual field
trip.
but did you know avatars in SL run, dance, swim, swing, and (drum roll please) fly? We are much more than paper dolls.
ReplyDeleteTake a look at my blog and the national geographic article. I watched Taboo and this was on there. Really it was strange to see people actually living online and keeping their real lives going at the same time.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteMy district has an island on Second Life called Second Life Educators of Escambia County (SLEEC). I have not had the pleasure of joining this group. Hopefully by this fall I will review the island and make my decision. I have heard about all the flying and dancing but not the swimming.
Brigit
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteDo you think that Second Life could possibly replace the traditional classroom?
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that you analogize SL with paper dolls we made as kids! I've never thought of dressing up an avatar in that way.I agree with Durff though: SL is soooo much more, but that's a good comparison to what can be done to change it's visual features.(-: