I just clicked out of Second Life. I have to admit that I am sitting on a fence; not sure of where I stand on my views of this virtual site. I don't want to go out and say that I am not impressed with it, because I am. The novelty of the virtual world; a place where I can turn into an alter ego in a way, for the time I visit it. I can do anything, say anything; it's up to me. It is a place mostly to socialize.
On the other hand, I have visited various educational sites in it. Hmmm, they're ok. Is it the fact that I am too set in my ways to see SL as an educational tool? Or is it that I have not learned everything there is to know about it? What other abilities do I have, through my avatar, to create what is needed as a trainer to meet the needs of my students?
A couple of days ago, the 23rd of this month, I had the opportunity to visit a ballet performance in SL. I was actually enthused about it; I could not even imagine how it would be. I transported in as required and sat toward the back. I was lost. Not as a result of the performance, but my abilities to use the avatar to the best of my capabilities. I kept IM with another avatar, asking her how to do different things; I did not want to interrupt the performance.
I think the stress of my wanting to 'handle' my avatar correctly took the possible joy of viewing the performance. I have to admit that I was also bored, BUT that may be as a result of my personality and tastes. The clothes the ballerina's had were beautiful ( I zoomed in several times)
All-in-all it was an interesting experience of a virtual ballet. I think perhaps as I continue with all the classes I have left, I will gain a greater insight on to how SL may be used as an instructional tool.
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