Cypris SocietyVirtual World Language Learning

Second Life is the largest, most popular, user created virtual world in existence. With over 40,000 members online at any given moment, it offers language learners access to online speaking practice 24 hours a day....for FREE! It’s as easy as picking up a telephone but not having to dial. With a headset microphone

and the required free viewer application, teachers and students and the required free viewer application, teachers and students can meet in an immersive, engaging environment. Students can explore to complete projects and meet people from around the world to exchange their ideas and cultures. Come see the future of distance language learning.

Sponsored in part by:Digital Hollywood UniversityGraduate Schoolhttp://www.dhw.co.jp

Cypris Society is a group formed for the advancement of virtual world language learning. Educators, teachers, and educational technologists are invited to join as we explore this new field.

More information: http://www.cyprissociety.org

December 4th, 20106:00PM - 8:00PMPrice: ¥1,500

(¥500 discount for JALT members)

Digital Hollywood University, Osaka10 minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Station

We’ll show you how to register, log in, navigate, and communicate in the virtual world of Second LifeTM

Learn about the future of language teaching.

TRAINING WORKSHOPIntroduction to Second LifeTM

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