Final Word from the Great and Powerful Ex... umm... mean Oz.

There you have it - a beginning framework (I will break these down into detail in the coming weeks as well as reflect upon the Phases as I've gone through them) to work off as you prepare for the Journey of Second Life leading to full school immersion. What will you do differently? Where do you see problems with this approach? How will you avoid the roadblocks and answer the Questions to Ponder?

Right now, the educational technology community is full of people discussing the wonders of the Emerald City, Second Life. However, the discussions focus primarily on how great it is and how powerful of an experience it is for educators and schools. While I, too, believe in the power of Second Life, I'm fully aware of the journey it takes to reach that point: schools "must walk. It is a long journey, through a country that is sometimes pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible."

References

Baum, L.F. (1900). The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. New York: Dover.
Jakes, D. (2007). Making It Stick. The Strength of Weak Ties. Retrieved Online May 11, 2007.
Kemp, Jeremy, Sloodle chart (reprinted with permission)

* Title taken from a quote in the Matrix

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