Second Life School Implementation Framework

By Existential Paine

Introduction: Buckle Your Seatbelt, Dorothy; Kansas is Going Bye-Bye*

"How can I get there?" asked Dorothy.
"You must walk. It is a long journey, through a country that is sometimes pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible. However, I will use all the magic arts I know of to keep you from harm," replied the Good Witch.

Ah, the Wizard of Oz... always a great metaphor for whatever journey one is on in life. This is especially true as we begin the long journey through the "pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible" world of Second Life!

Currently, there are just a few schools (early adopters) implementing Second Life (SL) but recent buzz is sure to send us all on a wild ride out of Kansas as more and more schools look to be on the leading edge. However, how do we begin this journey to an ultimate goal of SL being a transparent part of our school culture?

• Phase I: Research & Evaluate Second Life - You're Not in Kansas Anymore
• Phase II: Plan of Action - Follow the Yellow Brick Road
• Phase III: Professional Implementation - Off to See the Wizard
• Phase IV: Classroom Implementation & Evaluation - Heart, Brain, Courage, Hope
• Phase V: Full Immersion - There's No Place Like Home
• Final Word from the Great and Powerful Ex... umm... I mean Oz.