Posts Tagged ‘Second Life’

Space invasion

Cross the boundaries at your own risk. By Carol Kinsey Goman. As a consultant and professional speaker, I often travel by myself and frequently dine alone. This affords me the opportunity to combine two of my favorite pastimes: eating great food and watching people. One night at dinner in an oceanside...
November 14th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Cover stories, FREE articles, Living | Read More

Does your avatar make you look fat?

Creating a Second Life avatar, or virtual representation of oneself, that is thin and physically fit may encourage individuals to become healthier and more physically fit in their real lives, according to a study by researchers at RTI International. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue...
September 25th, 2009 | 01 (5) 2009 / html, Living | Read More

Classroom 2.0

Students apply avatar-based technology to service sector. Students from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business worked in synch – virtually – with cohorts at North Carolina State University’s Jenkins Graduate School of Management this past spring to learn about service sector innovation...
May 14th, 2009 | 01 (2) 2009 / html, Learning | Read More