“Getting started in Second Life”

The JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) have made available an introduction for people in academia to Second Life:

Getting Started in Second Life’ answers some common questions like how to set up in Second Life, what the rules of the world are, how to plan lessons and how best to help students use it effectively for learning. The aim of the guide is to present the basics in order to help lecturers experiment, rather than them getting lost in mastering the detail of the virtual environment.

Information includes ‘Common mistakes and assumptions’, and ‘Practical concerns for your institution’. As well as being useful for academics new to Second Life or virtual worlds, the document is also useful for those making a case for virtual world use within their institution.

You can download it, or order a print copy, from the JISC website.