Second Life tutorial for students attending Diploma in Italian (onlinE)

1. SECOND LIFE WORKSHOP
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Diploma in Italian (online)
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2. AGENDA
Introduction
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3. Introduction
Language Lab is a PhD pilot project in Modern Literatures and Philological-
Linguistics Studies drawn by Dott.ssa Carmela Dell'Aria from the University of
Palermo (IT) in patternship with the National University of Ireland, Galway (IE).
This project is granted by LLP - Grundtvig Visits and Exchanges 2012.
Project’s site
Language
Lab in B&B
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4. 1. REGISTERING FOR AND
INSTALLING SECOND LIFE
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5. 1.1 Choose an avatar
Joining SL:
https://join.secondlife.com/
Sign up for an account using
the link above. You can choose
from a wide selection of
avatars, including people,
animals, robots, and even
vehicles. If you change your
mind later, don't worry—you
can select a different avatar
any time you want! Once you
learn Second Life, you can also
customize your avatar to your
heart's delight.
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6. 1.2 Create a username
Your username is the
account name that you use
to log in to Second Life.
It has to be unique, so you
may not get to choose a
simple or common name.
Later, you can also choose
a display name that
everyone sees in addition
to your username.

7. 1.3 Select an account type
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8. 1.4 Download SL
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9. 1.5 Install Second Life
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10. 2. GETTING STARTED
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11. Once your account is created
and you have downloaded and
installed your Second Life client
of choice, it is time to log in and
begin your virtual life.
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12. 2.1 Logging in
Start the Second Life Viewer and then log in
to Second Life by entering the username and
password you selected when you registered.
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13. 2.2 Agree to …
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14. 2.3 Logging in
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15. 2.4 Login failure
If you're not sure why you can't log in, try these things:
•Double-check your username and password. If you continue to
receive an error message, try logging into the Second Life website. If
you are unable to log into the website, the problem is likely to be your
username or password. Change your login location to a different
region.
•Restart your computer, modem, and router. When restarting,
make sure to leave everything powered off for at least ten seconds
before restarting. This step can often fix routing issues and other
connection-related problems.
•If you are still unable to log in, premium and Concierge Residents
may contact customer support via live chat, support cases (tickets),
or telephone.
•Make sure your graphics card is Second Life capable! If your
card doesn't meet our System Requirements, you may not be able to
use Second Life at all.
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16. 2.5 Change your login location
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17. 3. USING SECOND LIFE
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18. Second Life Welcome Area
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21. 4. BASIC SKILLS
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22. 4.1 Walking

23. 4.2 Flying

24. 4.3 Changing your view

25. 4.4 Text Chat
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26. 4.5 Voice Chat
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27. 4.6 Interacting with objects
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28. 4.7 Controlling inworld media
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29. 4.8 Making friends
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30. 4.7 Using your inventory
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31. 4.8 Receving a notecard
Check for new notecards by
opening the inventory window's
Notecards folder.
You can read any notecards
inside by double-clicking on
them.
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32. 4.9 Landmarks
Landmarks are similar to bookmarks or favorites in a web browser.
They record a Second Life inworld location, so you can teleport back
there whenever you want.
To create a landmark for your current location, click the icon in
the location bar at the top of the Viewer.
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33. 4.10 Teleporting
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34. 5. TELEPORTING TO….
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35. If you signed up for this project and now want to join our classes in Second Life, please, click
on this SLURL (link)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Edunation%20III/217/131/21/?title=Caff%E8%20Italia&msg=Diploma
%20in%20Italian
and you will log in.
The SLURL will take you directly to our home, Caffè Italia.

36. 5. Teleporting to Caffè Italia
Exit Second Life and log in at your destination
You can set your preferences so that you can choose your login location, and then
enter your destination so you appear there when you log in again.
To set your login location:
•Choose Me > Preferences.
•Click the General tab.
•Under Start location, choose Show on login.
•Click OK.
•Choose Me > Exit Second Life to log out.
Then, start the Second Life Viewer again, and:
In the login screen, under Start at, choose <Type region name>.
Enter the name of the region where you want to go; for example, Edunation
Click Log In.
Now you will log in at the region you entered.
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37. Join the group: Diploma in Italian
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38. Scheduled sessions
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39. Appuntamento alla prossima lezione
Mercoledì 30 Gennaio
ore 20.30
in Second Life.
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Diploma in Italian (online)
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