The virtual worlds handbook (2009), SECOND LIFE, Book
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Virtual Worlds
How to Use Second Life
®
and
Other 3D Virtual Environments
Elizabeth Hodge
|
Sharon Collins
|
Tracy Giordano
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hodge, Elizabeth.
The virtual worlds handbook : how to use second life and other 3D virtual environments / Elizabeth Hodge, Sharon
Collins and Tracy Giordano.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-7747-0 (pbk.)
ISBN-10: 0-7637-7747-1
1. Virtual reality in education. I. Collins, Sharon, 1956 Sept. 19- II. Giordano, Tracy. III. Title.
LB1044.87.H64 2010
371.39'7–dc22
2009033983
6048
Printed in the United States of America
13 12 11 10 09 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Dedication
Elizabeth Hodge
To my husband Ronald for supporting and encouraging me to explore new
methods for teaching and learning. To my children Gray, Tyler, and Mikeala for
knowing that my promise to make them their own ‘S’ avatars when I finished the
book would happen eventually with patience. To my mother Diana for the sup-
port, encouragement, and help in keeping my family sane throughout the writ-
ing process. And with special thanks and appreciation to my co-authors Sharon
and Tracy, who challenged me to think outside of the box and who kept me
grounded during the final editing phase.
Sharon Collins
To Brent, my fiancé, for always being there and helping me get through the hard
times. To my children, Megan, Christie, and Nikki, for constantly supporting me
and encouraging me to go my own way. I’d like to thank them for all the things
they all took care of when I could not possibly move away from my computer.
Tracy Giordano
I would like thank my greatest supporter—my husband Tony—and my patient
family who have walked with me through this journey. To my co-authors, who have
truly felt the writing pains, I would like to congratulate and thank you sincerely for
everything you have done for me and this book. And Tony, I owe you lunch…
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