The first fully online & inworld certificate
A great press release discussing Texas State Technical College’s certificate in digital media. Amazing that it is the first but hats off to them for doing this.
The use of a virtual world, like Second Life, is incredibly appropriate for this educational track. It will be interesting to follow it’s implementation and hopefully find their island. The press release does include a video and snapshot giving a glimpse of their efforts.
Creating a mostly inworld educational offering such as this must have been incredible. It’s one thing to offer a few classes on inworld activities, but quite another to teach a programme that encompasses all digital media.
TSTC First to Offer Accredited College Certificate and Degree Programs in Virtual World
Eliska 3:23 am on July 29, 2008 Permalink |
Thanks for your comments on TSTC’s amazing achievement. It will be a fun ride to see how 2L transforms the web and education as we know it. Stay tuned… and we look forward to seeing you in world at TSTC island!
subquark 3:16 pm on July 29, 2008 Permalink |
I can not even imagine where to start for such a huge undertaking.
Having taught 7 years at the community college level in the States, I have an understanding of some academia politics and procedures. Your undertaking must have involved such a large number of dedicated and passionate administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
Your “v” website is also very nicely done; a huge task in itself. Undoubtedly your certificate in Digital Media must be vigorous and outstanding.
Best of luck and I shall visit your island. Thank you.
iliveisl 2:06 pm on August 18, 2008 Permalink |
wicked awesome project! i wanna see it too. holy crud, that is a massive undertaking!!! good job Eliska!