I had been aware that some universities had purchased land in Second Life for various purposes, and Temple just happens to be one of them. Due to the lavish details that were evident while walking around, I bumped up my graphics settings to the maximum, and the online campus came to life. Little details like textures were now featured in all surfaces and it really made the environment seem more realistic. Even more so, when I increased the "draw distance" setting, the Philadelphia skyline (minus the Comcast Center) was in view, albeit in a flat 2D still image. Further exploration of the campus' buildings allowed me to see that there were classrooms in each building, complete with chairs, a podium, and a projection screen. I wonder if Temple actually teaches some classes through Second Life?
No comments:
Post a Comment