CT: Week 12 – Assignment 2 Update

This week in critical theory, we were given a update for assignment 2. Following issues with the ‘Second Life’ software, a complete change had to be made regarding the assignment task. Instead of using ‘Second Life’ as a means of gaining insight into human culture, thoughts and ideas, we were given the task to research two relating areas and then present our findings to Nicola and our classmates. The presentation will take place on May 9th and will allow to us to show and explain what we have researched. The two areas we will choose from is based on 6 options. These six areas are all relevant and similar to the original assignment brief, but instead of using the software, we are now presenting our findings.

Here are our six options to choose from:

1. What is the nature of identity and relationship in virtual worlds?
2. Discuss the roles of avatars
3. What are the dangers and joys of interacting in a virtual world?
4. What role does anonymity play in a virtual world?
5. Explore and discuss the role and impact of privacy
6. Discuss cognitive theory and how its relevance in interacting in a virtual world?

These our are options. In next weeks class we will begin researching our chosen areas.