Second Life

I have been told so much about Virtual Worlds that I thought I would try this for myself. With some hesitance as I was struggling to see the relevance for my work. Fortunately I have been partly converted, this is due to a virtual training and tour which was arranged by colleague Jane Edwards AKA Lady Jane Plympton. The tour of Virtual Ability Net really helped me to visualise how a virtual world can make a difference to the life's may people. The guide and Director of Virtual Ability Alice Krueger, Gentle Heron in world told us her story. Second Life has opened many doors in society that would not of been possible in my 1st life. Being part of a community and not being judged or having any restrictions has made my life more bearable. Virtual Ability Island provides the home for our new resident orientation and training, developed for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Here, new residents can learn Second Life® fundamentals in an accessibility-friendly environment, and existing residents can receive ongoing training and information about health-related issues and support groups. This island was created through a partnership with the Alliance Library System.I am still learning about Second Life I can see that the positives out way the negatives and hope that others have the opportunity to take a tour. The possibilities are endless especially if you’re working in education. Take a look at Virtual Ability at http://virtualability.org/default.aspx