I’ve just spent most of yesterday working on the agenda and handout material for the LMS Evaluation committee meeting on the 16th. It’s amazing how quickly things change in the world of technology. Half of my day was spent reading new vendor information and updating our research on what Ontario Universities are currently using as a centrally supported LMS. Last night I logged in to Second Life and visited a music store where I had a conversation with someone about the best blues harmonica to buy. I’ve invested a good part of last weekend learning about virtual worlds and why they are so appealing to young people. Could second life become the next Learning Management System? Not yet but perhaps someday. There definitely is potential for learning in a virtual environment but I also see some danger zones that need exploring. As in almost everything new that we encounter in life there are good, bad and ugly aspects.
Bart Strong
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