Tattoo Parlor

This would be my first preference in Second Life. Go get inked really quick so ic an walka roudn and have a piece of unique quality on my body! I love tattoos and in second lfie, this is a virtual tattoe parlor. Only difference is it hurts a Heck of a lot less!

Get your Tickets to the show!

Its a concert hall, but better known as the "Pop Orck Art Stage" where private artists can perfrom at given tiems. At this time there was no body performing but if you see the colorful ball to my left, touching it will give one options on how to dance during the live concert. Another great place to meet people and you can join a mailing group that informs memebers when concerts are available. The little jazz cat to my left is accepting tips but im broke, sorry kitty!

We can party all night!

I am on a cruise ship. PARTY AT THE DISCO! Well i cant quite get my dance moves in like i would in the real world but ic an still boogie-oogie-oogie! Great way to meet people and socialize is to go to the clubs in second life.

The Scenery

Ever like to just take a walk around the town and explore the scenery? Well here i am on a vantage point in a beautiful village somewhere in eastern europe! The skys clear, the suns out, the trees are shimmering in the light. Ahh what a day!

Your an artist, but whats your trademark!

In a studio that helps users produce graphics, specifically to help market their music on Second Life. This workshop is called Kromatic, and can be found in the Netherlands virtual world section. It is useful for any struggling musicians that want to show their talent in Second Life but only need a slogan or trademark!

The Vending Machines

Here, we have a set of choices. In real life, there are already thousands of choices and options when it comes to consumerism, but do we really need more? Well in Second Life, as the pictures details, you can choose from a choice of an assortment of beverages and snacks Thats with the payment of linden dollars of coarse! Nothings free in the virtual world either!

Group Hendrix Q & A

1. In World vs. Real World: How is the virtual society different than our real world society?

Virtual society is different because there is no face to face interaction, so basically no consequences or emotions can really be observed. If someone is shy or quiet in real life, it doesn't necessarily come across that way in Second Life unless the user wants it that way. Way more inhibitions can be acted out in Second Life.

2. How was your group meeting in world different, better or worse than the meeting in Blackboard Vista's chat groups that your instructors set up for this course?

Blackboard Vista was easier to communicate with each other for sure. Second Life has so many more visual things going on and our group members weren't as used to dealing with what it had to offer. We've all used regular chat rooms online so we knew how to use them properly to communicate in Vista.

3. How can virtual worlds like Second Life enhance the teaching and learning experiences for students?

You can reach many more students online in these worlds than in a classroom. The only difficulty would be users getting used to so many options and sequences to understand. Second Life type technology will definitely impact the way people learn in the future.

4. What are the implications for the arts and society?

Arts and Society are going to be influenced down the road by Second Life because the creation of a reliable, working virtual world can increase the viewership and communication between people so much easier and faster than in any other way. Arts through computer design and graphics are getting better every day and considered a very viable medium in art expression. Second Life allows society to view these graphic artists' work and experience something the real world has never seen before, Virtual life.