Second Life is completely user-generated 3D environment that comes with relatively easy-to-use building and scripting tools that anyone can learn. This makes it an ideal platform for engaging students in creating their own learning activities, experiences and environments, and not just be passive consumers of learning.

We have developed an island in Second Life to showcase examples of e-assessment in this virtual world.

You will need a free account on second life and to install the Second Life viewer software to access the Second Life system. See the Second Life website for further information.

The SURL to the Transforming Assessment island is: http://slurl.com/secondlife/transforming%20assessment/254/254/23/

Note: You can visit the welcome area of this island freely however to gain access to the assessment example areas on the Transforming Assessment island you need to be a member of our Second Life group. If you wish to join the Second Life group please email your real name and Second Life avatar name to the Transforming Assessment admin team. You will be notified when access has been granted.

A short introduction to Second Life:

Video by COFA at the University of New South Wales.