English 304 Advise

Here is a list of pointers that I recommend you take into consideration when taking English 304 - Second Life Edition:

1. Make sure you have good equipment to run the SL program - if you are like me and have a terrible, 3 year old computer, I recommend checking out a laptop from the Cooper Library for free.

2. Write down the 'To-Do Lists' that are provided each week. If you write this down on paper and look at it daily, you will always know what's due. It's tough to remember if you don't write it down.

3. Don't talk to anyone on Second Life that you don't know....... there are a lot of sketchy people out there.

4. Make friends with people in your class. It makes it easier to get work done, keep up with work, and to succeed.

5. KEEP UP WITH YOUR WORK. This is one piece of advice I wished I had kept in mind. Once you get behind it is very hard to catch up especially if you are already juggling a full load of classes. If you do get behind, don't panic but do continue to try to catch back up.

6. Don't be discouraged. Second Life is not easy - learning in a chat room is not easy, but if you stay focused and don't try to multi task, I feel you will be able to understand and keep up.

7. Do your best. No matter what, always strive to do you best work. Always participate and try to learn. This class covers a lot of information that is pertinent to your success in the real world.


I hope that you enjoy the class and have fun!