Universities nationwide are now taking up virtual residence in Second Life, an Internet-based virtual world. Faculty and students with interests ranging from business to architecture are using Second Life as an educational tool. Ohio State University’s Technology Enhanced Learning and Research department has purchased a trial island in Second Life and is educating OSU faculty on its potential uses. Some professors have already embraced Second Life, finding it an invaluable resource for students because it enables them to experiment with real-world concepts in a safe, virtual environment.

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