Even though the initial buzz about Second Life (SL) has subsided, the virtual 3D online environment still piques the imagination of several people in NUS. In the near future, the University will establish a foothold in Second Life through the NUS Second Life Committee.

In the mean time, what is an educator to do if he or she wants to use SL?

Linden Labs, the creators of SL, are aware of the educational possibilities of virtual worlds. To awaken educators to the various classroom uses of SL, they have SimTeach, their official educators' resource. This wiki site is a good primer for educators who want to begin exploring SL.

Besides the official educators' resource, Jo Kay and Sean FitzGerald run the independent Second Life in Education wiki. This site offers an extensive list of educational uses of SL. They also offer lots of pointers and resources for educators interested in using SL for teaching.

If you're the type who subscribes to blogs, Second Life and Education (SLED) will keep you up to date with the latest educational developments in Second Life.