I agree that “Mixed-reality events like this are quite complex affairs, and many people are still getting the hang of these new technologies, especially Second Life.” I enjoyed the Second Life EduBlogs Ceremony precisely because it was a very new medium and a very new experience. One of the things that I like about SL is that learning the ropes can be a humbling experience, which is something that every educator (especially those of us who think we know it all in the realm of technology-supported education) needs to experience. How can we help our students if we remain far removed from the the challenges of learning new skills? The complexity of a multiuser virtual environment such as SL forces all of its early adopters into the role of absolute beginners. Those of us in the edublogosphere who have come to think that teaching and learning are about pressing buttons that say “publish” or “edit this page” can learn a lot from the complexity and richness of SL. I know I’m learning … and I enjoy the challenge.

P.S. Thank you for using my photos, Sean. Glad you liked them.