My professor, Barry Bratton at the University of Iowa always wanted us to think about the “WIIFMs” when we designed instruction. “WIIFM” stands for What’s in it for Me??? It is pronounced “wiff-em.” I thought about that when I read fellow classmate (Jim’s) posting on our class discussion board. He was relating to us a story…
Category: Second Life
Scavenger Hunt in Second Life
Tonight in our class, we had introductions and discussion in the treehouse area. As the sun went down, we did a “Force Sun” and went on a Scavenger hunt. Through notecards and teleports, we navigated through some very interesting places. I found myself very frustrated at the rate of refresh on some areas (the fountain…
Come Visit Our Campus in Second Life
Designing Digitally has helped us establish a virtual presence in Second Life. Come and visit us!
To Be a Student Again!
I was excited to hear about the Educational Gaming and Simulations in Second Life class taught online through Boise State. It was a tad pricey at $1044 with a $55 application fee, but I thought – it sounds like just what I need. I submitted my application online and awaited the registration information. When I got an…
Ready for Approval
Well, in just 2 short weeks, we are ready for the approval stage! Luck would have it that it hits during finals week!
Building Fast — Some Textures Added
Well, it is starting to take shape now with some textures being added. It is fun to watch the building process. Can you hear the waves? What a peaceful scene, especially at dawn (when I do most of my work)! Ready for class? Here is Exploria at the podium. Here is a look from the…
A look inside
This is the main entry inside of our building. Here is the board room, complete with viewing screen. All seated and ready to go! A look at the Student Area. Up until this point, I have just been showing the terrain and the main building outside. They have now started working on the interior a…
Creating Your World in Second Life
I ordered this book, and really like what I found. It gets a bit technical, but is written by people in the know. I am working through the tutorials. I think the snowman is very appropriate at this point with the weather we are having!
View on 11/30 – Taking Shape
Here is the view on 11/30. It is so fun to see how it went from being the large “E” to the District Logo. I’m going to ask the marketing department for some graphics, but I need to find out what kind of resolution I need for them first.
Now that is more like it!
I guess I got better being a user, and got my ideas communicated. Here is their new design. What I like is that they have a project management system that generates emails and keeps me up-to-date. It is a great project management tool as well as communication tool that Designing Digitally is using. I really…