[Publib] Second Life 101 course

[Leo Robert Klein]

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>  On Behalf Of Robert L. Balliot
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:04 PM
> 
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> There are many libraries and library vendors represented
> in SL.  There are virtual library buildings, library
> instruction, staffing, databases, archive and museum
> collections. In the sense that any of those things are
> relevant to libraries, SL is.
> 
> As a caveat, high bandwidth is required for a good
> end user experience in SL.  So, SL is not relevant to
> all libraries or library users.  I think that its greatest
> strength is virtual training and collaboration.  I have
> enjoyed many of the programs and activities in SL and
> meeting many librarians who have explored the virtual
> possibilities.
> 

Well, this is a little like saying SL is important to libraries because 
a couple of libraries are there.

If the advantage is online training, you have to wonder what exactly 
justifies the greater overhead compared to more mundane approaches to 
"eLearning" such as real-time streaming media or group video-audio 
conferencing.

You also have to take into consideration where our users are heading and 
whether maybe it makes more sense for them to lead the way in this area.

LEO

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