More Second Life and MUVE graduate courses

As I end my semester at Boise State University next week, here is some information on other upcoming Second Life Courses:

The Dept. of Educational Technology at BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY is pleased to offer two 15 week, 3 credit, graduate courses in Second Life for Spring 2008 semester. Starting January 22.

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· EDTECH 597: Teaching & Learning in Second Life
Instructors: Dr. Mauri Collins (UNLV) & Ann Jeffery (Univ. of Southampton)

· EDTECH 597: Educational Games & Simulations

Instructor: Dr. David Gibson, co-editor of Gibson, Aldrich, Prensky (2007). Games & simulations in online learning: Research and development frameworks.
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Section # 4173
Class# 15631
3 credits
Course fees: $1,044 regardless of location

Instructors: Dr. Mauri Collins & Ann Jeffery
Internet course, requires weekly attendance at live synchronous session on TH 12:00-2:00 PT.

Sample Syllabus: http://lisadawley.googlepages.com/597SLsyllabus.htm

Register at http://edtech.boisestate.edu or contact Jerry Foster at jfoster@boisestate.edu, 208-426-1966 to assist you with questions and/or admissions. Can be taken as a non-degree seeking student.

Description: This course explores the use of virtual worlds, primarily Second Life, for teaching and learning. Weekly meetings are required in Second Life on EDTECH island. Participants will analyze and identify emerging research, as well as tools, methods, environments, content resources, and various available assessments for virtual world teaching. This is a hands-on, project-based class where participants will have opportunities to design, facilitate, and evaluate instruction in Second Life. Course assignments are customized to participants' individual work contexts.

Headset required. Voice enabled.

It is recommended that participants have at least 10-20 hours of prior participation in Second Life before the course begins.

Prerequisite skills include:
* Use of camera controls
* Ability to fly, walk, and teleport
* Knowledge of communication tools (IM and chat)
* Basic building skills (create prims, add textures and content)
* Basic inventory management (can find items, wear clothing, make a notecard)

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EDTECH 597: Educational Games & Simulations
Section #4172
Class# 13420
3 credits
Course fees: $1,044 regardless of location
Instructor: Dr. David Gibson
Internet course, requires attendance at several live synchronous sessions on M 3:00-4:30 PT.

Sample Syllabus: http://edtech.boisestate.edu/ldawley/597gaming/syllabus.htm

Register at http://edtech.boisestate.edu or contact Jerry Foster at jfoster@boisestate.edu, 208-426-1966 to assist you with questions and/or admissions. Can be taken as a non-degree seeking student.

Description: This course uses a hands-on approach to explore the theories of educational games and simulations, and the practical aspects of designing, implementing, and evaluating virtual games and simulations for teaching and learning. Participants will explore the foundational, social, and cultural implications of these new media. Gaming is required.

Headset required. Voice enabled.

It is recommended that participants have at least 10-20 hours of prior participation in Second Life before the course begins.