Second Life is a virtual world that the users can create their own worlds, appearance, and how they move about. The users can communicate with other users that have similar interests, but may live thousands of miles apart.
Second Life is a disruptive technology that is a new technology, but like an old technology but is enhanced and a replacement of an old technology according to Dr. Thornburg (Laurette Education, 2008). One of the technologies this has replaced is the gaming industry where people can play their friends in real time. They can still play games in Second Life, but can also chat and move about.
The Virtual World Kitely maybe the next replacement of Second Life. Graphics are better, the cost is less, and there are restrictions to reduce adult content. In comparing the two virtual worlds the use of Kitely seemed better for the K -12 education world.
References:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2008).Emerging and future technology: Disruptive technologies. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Ashwood, B. (2013) Virtual worlds - kitely is a keen replacement for second life retrieved from http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2013/03/virtual-worlds-kitely-is-keen/.
