Exploring EdTech Island

Exploring EdTech Island was an adventure. I explored the Little Red School House. While exploring it, A wave of nostalgia swept over me as I thought about watching Little House on the Prairie and seeing the little one room school house in Walnut Grove. I also explored the Gadgets Factory. I previewed different samples of floor tiles. I went into the innovation pavilion and I sat on the back of a horse statue. When I went to the sandbox, I met a Spanish speaking resident. He wanted to chat, but I am a little rusty with my Spanish. His English speaking friend joined us and we had a brief conversation. They were amazed that I was getting the opportunity to play a game for a class. I ended my exploration of EdTech Island by building my box and sitting on it. I am anxious to see what else lies ahead in the world of Second Life.

Moving and Viewing in Second Life

I actually enjoyed exploring Eagle Island. I walked, ran, and flew over and over again. I went to different locations. I sat in front of a campfire and changed the lighting so it would appear to be midnight. I was a lot more open minded during this quest than I was when I completed the first quest. It seemed to be a lot easier for me to maneuver because at some point, the lightbulb went off and I used the arrow keys to move. Previously, I had been doing a lot of pointing and clicking. Right now, I am feeling a little more optimistic about Second Life, but all of that can change when I get the details of the next quest.

Walking and Moving in Second Life

Walking and moving in Second Life was kind of challenging for me. I am so used to just dragging my mouse and clicking to move, but this was a little different. I ended up teleporting to another location and my instructor had to give me the link to get back to the welcome area. I will say that if I don't become a little better with maneuvering in Second Life, I will not continue the fun once this class is over.  I was finally able to get my screenshots. I think being a Second Life resident will have to grow on me a little more.