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Medusa Academy

Medusa Academy headquarters is an educational project focused on utilizing the metaverse to study and learn to build the metaverses. Founded in 2021, Medusa Academy has served various schools that want to have their own metaverse for student learning tools. For more info visit facebook.com/metaverseduniasisitiga

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Forget ME Not

Forget ME Not

Forget ME Not was created to raise awareness about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, an extremely debilitating, life-changing, and complex chronic disease. Through various events, Forget ME Not aims to raise awareness and serve as a safe space for the affected people.

Lupus Awareness Fair

Lupus Awareness Fair

Lupus Awareness Fair is an annual event hosted this year by the sorors of Sigma Upsilon Nu Sorority, Inc. & Nu Upsilon Tau, SL Sorority. During the month of May, their mission is to educate and raise awareness and funds for both Lupus Awareness of America and the Lupus Awareness of the UK. As they did in their inaugural year in 2010, they begin April 30th with the annual Lupus Walk that opens the Lupus Fair, which will last the full month of May. The fair is composed of various events, raffles, giveaways, and interactive activities, i.e. a fully RP dining experience with live performances, the infamous Diva La’s Divas cabaret, a night of poetry, a Lupus Q&A panel with special guests from Lupus of America and much more!

Strandhavet Viking Museum

Strandhavet Viking Museum

Strandhavet Viking Museum is located in Second Norway and is dedicated to the myth, magic, and memory of the Vikings and the Norse People.

Silverspar Public Library

Silverspar Public Library

The Silverspar Public Library is a functioning library packed with content. All are welcome! Library materials are always appreciated. Especially desired are books in other languages than English, information about SL groups, and old SL magazines.

iSchool Island (VCARA)

iSchool Island (VCARA)

The School of Information at San Jose State University maintains iSchool Island in Second Life as part of their Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration (VCARA) project. VCARA is their virtual worlds and VR common interest group that promotes social, creative, and educational collaboration using virtual environments.

Virtual World MOOC Headquarters

Virtual World MOOC Headquarters

Established in 2014, the VW MOOC (Virtual Worlds Massive Online Open Course) is a month-long course on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching through Second Life and other virtual spaces. More info at facebook.com/groups/vwmooc

Museum of Computing History

Museum of Computing History

The Museum of Computing History in Blackslough, next to the Sea of Fables, is a creative and educational space to learn about the history of computing. They currently have a number of exhibits including Pre-PC Early Computers, Personal Computers, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, Influential People, Security, Data Centers, and Interactive Fiction.

Nonprofit Commons

Nonprofit Commons

Take a tour of Nonprofit Commons, an area that contains more than 150 nonprofit and social benefit organizations in Second Life.

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

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LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

The LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center in Dalton across from the historic Linden Village is a creative and educational space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender history and culture. Exhibits include LGBT Activism, Influential People, and HIV/AIDS education.

Caledon Oxbridge University

Caledon Oxbridge University

Caledon Oxbridge University (COU) is an independent, community-supported, Second Life skill-training facility, located within the Victorian-Steampunk estate of Caledon. COU supports students of all avatar ages. A primary feature of COU is the seven-building walk-through tutorial, COU also has live, walk-in classes as well as live tutors in the plaza to answer questions and provide assistance.

Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that helps you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body and spirit! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. Make new friends in this diverse, innovative and caring community.

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

Virtual Pioneers

Virtual Pioneers

The Virtual Pioneers group was founded in 2007 by a small group of historically-minded avatars that enjoy using virtual environments to learn and explore. Join them in Second Life at their frequent meetings where they tour or have historically themed events. More info at virtualpioneers.org

USF Health

USF Health

Home to the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Includes information on the various schools and departments, including nursing, public health, continuing education, and the Shimberg Library.

The Yoruba Light Project

The Yoruba Light Project

Find out about Yoruba life and art in 1796 as you navigate to modern Ijinle or to Salvador da Bahia in Brazil to see interconnections, past and present. More info at yorubalight.wordpress.com

The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia

Visit the Second Life campus of the University of Western Australia, a place for teaching, research, art and architecture.

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

SORBET is an acronym for Socially Responsible Behavior through Embodied Thinking. The SORBET Project is a learning activity in response to the changing settings of learning in the context of COVID-19. The SORBET Project aims to give learners a more grounded understanding of the need to develop the new habit of safe-social-distancing, beyond just a declaration of ‘head knowledge’.

TejanoTech - UTSA Virtual Campus

TejanoTech - UTSA Virtual Campus

TejanoTech, established in 2009, is the virtual campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Visitors are invited to enjoy the area, but are asked to respect the education-oriented mission of the campus.

Stanford University

Stanford University

Visit a virtual library in Second Life that was developed by Stanford University's Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SULAIR).

Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia is an educational project focused on teaching Spanish as a second language. Maestra Eugenia Calderon uses Second Life because this world, as an immersive environment, is a great tool to teach. Classes for basic, intermediate and advanced students. Contact Maestra Eugenia Calderon to schedule an interview.

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Rockcliffe University Consortium is an online nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, education, and research in 3D virtual environments. There are free workshops and forums provided on a regular basis, as well as live music and movies. There's also a theater, art gallery, sandbox and a full academic research library.

Rocca Sorrentina & Bay of Naples, 1785

Rocca Sorrentina & Bay of Naples, 1785

Operated as an immersive education experiment by Brown University, this fictional but historically-inspired 18th-century Italian island is located in the Bay of Naples. Visitors are welcome for optional roleplay set in the year 1785. Public programs and exhibits are offered on the history and ideas of the Enlightenment, the era of the Grand Tour, and the baroque, rococo and neo-classical styles in art and music.

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Science & Technology

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!

Museum Island

Museum Island

Museum Island is a historical region and gives many opportunities in art, education, socializing. Wonderful replicas of monuments, theater, digital art, and schools.

Medical Examiner's Office

Medical Examiner's Office

Despite not being suitable for the squeamish, this simulation of a forensic pathology service has been built by a real life practitioner. It holds educational lectures about autopsy procedures and explains what we can learn from them.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic's island in Second Life includes conference facilities and a bookstore. The not-for-profit medical practice holds regular talks and events on diseases and illnesses for interested Residents.

Inspiration Island

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Inspiration Island

The four levels of Inspiration Island offer more than 60 innovative events and interactive exhibits promoting well-being in Body, Mind, and Spirit. Their primary project for 12 years has been Whole Brain Health, and their collective of creative, compassionate individuals from all over the world welcomes you to a rich journey of discovery and community!

Infolit iSchool

Infolit iSchool

Part of the University of Sheffield's Department of Information Studies in the UK, this island mainly focuses on information literacy and inquiry-based learning.

Ilha Unisinos

Ilha Unisinos

Visit the Unisinos virtual campus: the first Brazilian university to own an island dedicated to research virtual worlds at Second Life. Come to watch classes, events and meet the research group GPe-du. Visite o campus virtual Unisinos: a primeira universidade brasileira a ter uma ilha dedicada a pesquisa em mundos virtuais aqui no Second Life. Venha assistir nossas aulas, eventos e sinta-se a vontade para conhecer o grupo de pesquisa GPe-du.

HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island provides timely, accurate, and accessible information on topics related to physical, emotional, and mental health for residents of SL. Information is provided through displays, links to outside resources, and events.

Etopia Island

Etopia Island

Learn more about how to participate in a socially and environmentally sustainable world at Etopia Island, a place to explore and learn. Take an interactive quiz, ride a gondola, hop on a train or even ride a bike through this futuristic vision of a sustainable world.

Cypris Chat

Cypris Chat

Cypris Chat strives to provide an educational, fun and interesting environment for English learning and teaching. Members have the chance to be part of a living community surrounded by others who are learning, teaching or simply interested in speaking English with people from around the world.

Community Virtual Island

Community Virtual Island

The Community Virtual Library is a real library in a virtual world, affiliated with the American Library Association.

Coalition Islands

Coalition Islands

Coalition Island is a nexus of United States armed forces activity and collaboration taking place in SL. Learn more about Military Lands at wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Military_Lands

Chinese Island

Chinese Island

Initiative by the Chinese Studies Program at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, designed to complement traditional classroom tuition with context-based, hands-on learning in the virtual environment of Second Life.

ARCHI21

ARCHI21

ARCHI21 is an ongoing EU-funded project, combining learning and teaching of, in and through the fusion of languages, architecture and design. Dynamic spaces and places designed and built by students, faculty and architects support the experimentation, experiential learning and professional development in the evolving process of knowledge building across disciplines, professions and countries.

American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society

The official home of the American Cancer Society in Second Life. Since 2005, cancer patients, caregivers, and volunteers have been able to receive services and support from the ACS in SL without having to leave the virtual world. Visit the island to learn more or to make a donation to fund the world's largest and most successful cancer research program. More info at relayforlife.com/secondlife

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Silverspar Public Library

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Silverspar Public Library

The Silverspar Public Library is a functioning library packed with content. All are welcome! Library materials are always appreciated. Especially desired are books in other languages than English, information about SL groups, and old SL magazines.

Virtual World MOOC Headquarters

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Virtual World MOOC Headquarters

Established in 2014, the VW MOOC (Virtual Worlds Massive Online Open Course) is a month-long course on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching through Second Life and other virtual spaces. More info at facebook.com/groups/vwmooc

Happy Hippo Building School

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Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

Texture Tutorials & Library

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Texture Tutorials & Library

Texture Tutorials & Library is a peaceful place to find out how textures work in SL. You will find self-paced tutorials, a texture library with tutorial books to study or buy, prims with video tutorials to watch, and textures for sale.

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

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Virtual Realty Learning Institute

Owning property is a fun and rewarding part of SL, so it's important to get all the facts before making the big commitment. The VRLI helps Residents make informed decisions about land ownership by providing information on topics like management, renting, and maintenance.

Learn to Dance Free Dance Lessons in SL

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Learn to Dance Free Dance Lessons in SL

Learn the very basics of dancing in SL in this education center (great for newcomers) then take the free Introduction to Dance 101 class that runs 24x7. Learn to match dance styles to the tempo and music so you have more fun dancing. Bring a partner or learn on your own. You'll be a better dance partner after taking this class. More info at 2LDance.org.

Awareness Gallery

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Awareness Gallery

Welcoming all who may be interested to visit the Awareness Gallery by the SLRandom ArtCrew on the RydenShire region. This destination is an educational resource for various medical conditions that affect people on a day-to-day basis. Spread some understanding and kindness.

Whole Brain Health

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Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that helps you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body and spirit! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. Make new friends in this diverse, innovative and caring community.

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

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Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

Virtual Pioneers

Education

Virtual Pioneers

The Virtual Pioneers group was founded in 2007 by a small group of historically-minded avatars that enjoy using virtual environments to learn and explore. Join them in Second Life at their frequent meetings where they tour or have historically themed events. More info at virtualpioneers.org

The Yoruba Light Project

Education

The Yoruba Light Project

Find out about Yoruba life and art in 1796 as you navigate to modern Ijinle or to Salvador da Bahia in Brazil to see interconnections, past and present. More info at yorubalight.wordpress.com

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

Education

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

SORBET is an acronym for Socially Responsible Behavior through Embodied Thinking. The SORBET Project is a learning activity in response to the changing settings of learning in the context of COVID-19. The SORBET Project aims to give learners a more grounded understanding of the need to develop the new habit of safe-social-distancing, beyond just a declaration of ‘head knowledge’.

SAVOY Dance Learning Center & Class

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SAVOY Dance Learning Center & Class

Learn how to dance in Second Life at the SAVOY Dance Learning Center. Experience the dances, bands, and history of the Swing Era at the Dance 301 full-immersion classroom.

Spanish with Eugenia

Education

Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia is an educational project focused on teaching Spanish as a second language. Maestra Eugenia Calderon uses Second Life because this world, as an immersive environment, is a great tool to teach. Classes for basic, intermediate and advanced students. Contact Maestra Eugenia Calderon to schedule an interview.

See Yourself Health Community Gateway

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See Yourself Health Community Gateway

See Yourself Health is an award-winning, evidence-based diabetes lifestyle coaching platform that uses virtual world technology to promote healthy decision-making. Play wellness with others! More info at seeyourselfhealth.com

Orange22

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Orange22

Explore the virtual presence of creative media agency Orange22, which has developed several unique and fun 3D spaces and tools to stimulate ideas and creativity for individual or group concepts.

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Science & Technology

Oddprofessor's Science Center

Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!

Miramare Place

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Miramare Place

Located in historic Nova Albion with a view facing Yamato and the Ahern welcome area, this area serves as a small information location and hangout for explorers of the Second Life mainland. Ample seating for discussions with voice-enabled, resources on both the local area and other notable mainland locations, and of course, snow cones served by a robot.

Medical Examiner's Office

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Medical Examiner's Office

Despite not being suitable for the squeamish, this simulation of a forensic pathology service has been built by a real life practitioner. It holds educational lectures about autopsy procedures and explains what we can learn from them.

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

Inspiration Island

Science & Technology

Inspiration Island

The four levels of Inspiration Island offer more than 60 innovative events and interactive exhibits promoting well-being in Body, Mind, and Spirit. Their primary project for 12 years has been Whole Brain Health, and their collective of creative, compassionate individuals from all over the world welcomes you to a rich journey of discovery and community!

HealthInfo Island

Education

HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island provides timely, accurate, and accessible information on topics related to physical, emotional, and mental health for residents of SL. Information is provided through displays, links to outside resources, and events.

Etopia Island

Education

Etopia Island

Learn more about how to participate in a socially and environmentally sustainable world at Etopia Island, a place to explore and learn. Take an interactive quiz, ride a gondola, hop on a train or even ride a bike through this futuristic vision of a sustainable world.

Cypris Chat

Education

Cypris Chat

Cypris Chat strives to provide an educational, fun and interesting environment for English learning and teaching. Members have the chance to be part of a living community surrounded by others who are learning, teaching or simply interested in speaking English with people from around the world.

Community Virtual Island

Education

Community Virtual Island

The Community Virtual Library is a real library in a virtual world, affiliated with the American Library Association.

Coalition Islands

Education

Coalition Islands

Coalition Island is a nexus of United States armed forces activity and collaboration taking place in SL. Learn more about Military Lands at wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Military_Lands

Builder's Brewery

Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

ARCHI21

Education

ARCHI21

ARCHI21 is an ongoing EU-funded project, combining learning and teaching of, in and through the fusion of languages, architecture and design. Dynamic spaces and places designed and built by students, faculty and architects support the experimentation, experiential learning and professional development in the evolving process of knowledge building across disciplines, professions and countries.

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