Web 2.0 and Second Life
What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is a term describing changing trends in the use of World Wide Web technology and web design - aiming to enhance creativity, information sharing, and collaboration among users. It is "the business revolution in the computer industry caused by a move to the Internet as a platform, and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform." The Web 2.0 Value Proposition
eGlobalTech's Relevant Capabilities
Second Life eGlobalTech provides end-to-end Second Life professional services in partnership with UCSA International. Second Life (SL) is an interactive, three-dimensional (3D),
SL membership is free and is available in PC, Macintosh and Linux versions. eGlobalTech can help you :
Many government agencies such as NOAA, NASA and military organizations as well as state and local departments around the world use virtual worlds on the Second Life Grid™ for a variety of programs and activities. The US Military Veterans Center was created by Real Life (RL) Vets for Vets, active duty & family members. Veterans of the U.S. Military can connect and communicate with other Vets in SL. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. In 2008, Second Life was honored at the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards for advancing the development of online sites with user-generated content. For additional information on UCSA International please visit: http://www.ucsaintl.com For additional information on Second Life, please visit: http://secondlife.com |
"Usa.gov provides a list of topics, including family, home and community on which federal agencies are providing podcasts to the public."
"FEMA provides press releases, disaster declaration notices, and other important notices via RSS feeds as soon as they are available."
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a blog as a part of the AIDS.gov website to provide information on the uses of new media for the HIV/AIDS community"
"Since December 2006, the Central Intelligence Agency has been using Facebook.com to recruit potential employees into its National Clandestine Service"
"The Air Force has a "Friends and Family Instant Messenger" program, available through the Air Force Portal. Not only can Airmen communicate on work-related projects, but also they can chat online with non-Air Force friends or family members."
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virtual environment accessible via the Internet where individuals and groups can create, collaborate and communicate. Examples of potential uses of the SL environment include:
