Session 21: Second Life Orientation

Assignment: Join Second Life

1. Create an Account
   • Select starting look for your avatar.  
     You will always be able to change it; you can even have a nonhuman avatar.
   • Create a name for your avatar
     Avatar names cannot be changed!
     You create the first name, but you pick the last name from a list.
     Some name combinations will not be available.
     your first name can be 2-31 characters (letters or numbers, case sensitive).
     It can be useful to have a first name that could be either male or female.
     Don't use your real name!
   • Provide contact information and demographics
     Email address - so you can confirm the account
     Complete date of birth - to be sure you are at least 18 years old.
     Country of residence - they're curious
     Real-Life gender - your avatar's can be different
     (view the privacy policy at http://secondlife.com/corporate/privacy.php )
   • Provide security information
     Password (6-16 characters long)
     Security Question and Answer (In case you forget your password)
     Verify you are not a robot - prevents mechanical creation of accounts
   • Accept the Terms of Service Agreement
2. Verify your account - you will receive an email with a link
3. Install and launch the software

NOTES:

• Remember that your avatar's name is case-sensitive. 
• You will need to agree to the terms of service. 
• You will be presented with the Community Standards
• Complete the tasks presented on Orientation Island. 
• After that, Help Island is optional - but has some good stuff!

In-Class Exercise: Second Life orientation

1. Log in to Second Life
2. You will need to agree to the Terms of Service and Community Standards
3. Complete the tasks presented on Orientation Island
4. Proceed to Help Island and explore a bit - look for some free stuff
5. Go to Sophia and have a look around
6. Modify your appearance to your liking

Project Work: Second Life

• Begin the Second Life project