Second Life for distance learning
When I was reviewing the Justin Timberlake concert on Comcastic Island by One to One Interactive I was of the opinion that Second Life was a destination for brand sensationalism and odd geeky people. Then I attended the MIT Emerging Technology Conference where the sessions where simultaneously viewed by Second Life members; and the Q&A included the virtual audience.
The early value proposition of distance learning was that an event like this could cost thousands for travel and admission fees not to mention the time and productivity cost. The challenge was to develop content compelling enough to create meaningful learning experiences without the social aspect of the traditional physical learning environment. Second Life provides a distance learning experience that maintains the social interactions.
