Infrastructures and Sandboxes: Theory and Practice in Second Life

USC’s Institute for Multimedia Literacy has explored several avenues of pedagogical experimentation in Second Life. This presentation details the theoretical foundation for IML Island construction based on the notion of “infrastructure,” defined as “crystallizations of institutional power.” It then details the construction of an elaborate undergraduate student project as the capstone for a multimedia Honors program, as well as a course based on building-as-learning, and the use of machinima as a compositional form. Participants will experience the diverse and sophisticated possibilities of Second Life for teaching and learning.

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