Second Life

Hello Parent/Guardian,
  I am writing you all this letter in order to announce that we will be using the virtual world Second Life in our 10th Grade English Class this year. I am for this program because I feel it can be an interesting addition to our classroom environment. Students are constantly living in virtual worlds during their free time, why not allow them to learn through one in school as well?  This world will only be for our classroom with our students only, so you do not have to worry about their safety whatsoever. I feel that this can be a wonderful addition to our classroom because the students can learn on their own terms in a way that they feel comfortable. They do not have to worry about being shy or having any judgements against them in this world because it is not reality, it is a different place where they can feel free to be who they are. I have done a large amount of research on these types of worlds and have even dabbled in a few myself. I truly believe that students can get a lot out of an experience like this because they can learn from interacting and actually enjoy doing so. I feel that this type of experience teaches so many different types of skills that are vital to students growth as learners and as people. Of course it will not be used all the time, only at certain points in the year in order to enhance certain aspects of our learning. I think this can be an incredible experience and I hope you are all on board with me. If you have any questions, comments or concerns do not be afraid to contact me at any time. I promise to keep you updated on everything we do within this world and maybe if it works out well you all can join us for a day of class in our "Second Life".
Sincerely,
    Ms. Bragas