Randolph Community College Debuts Second Life Psychology Class; Registration Aug. 10-11

Students who register for fall classes during open registration on Aug. 10 and 11 at Randolph Community College will have the opportunity to participate in the college's first Second Life class. Space is available for 10 more students.

Second Life Psychology 150 is a 100% online class with a synchronous virtual component where students meet online through Second Life, a user-created 3D virtual world. Students will create an avatar and meet with psychology instructor Maria LeBaron in a virtual classroom every Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lecture and questions. Students can connect using the computers in the Distance Education lab on the RCC campus, from their home, or anywhere there is high-speed Internet access and the downloaded Second Life viewer.

Psychology 150 is a popular College Transfer class that provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, and social psychology. Psychology 150 is also a requirement for many of RCC's associate in applied science degrees, including Associate Degree Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Funeral Service Education, Physical Therapist Assistant 1+1, and Radiography.

The class will also fulfill the Social/Behavioral Science requirement in programs such as Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management Technology, Medical Office Administration, Networking Technology, Office Administration, Advertising & Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photographic Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Automotive Systems Technology, Electrical-Electronics Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Technology, and Machining Technology.

Interested students will need a computer with high-speed Internet access; some computer skills (the ability to download programs and send e-mails with attachments); time on Fridays to meet in
Second Life; and the energy and enthusiasm to explore this innovative and exciting learning platform. Register for course number PSY 150 870SL.

Registration hours for Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 10 and 11, are 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Students are asked to check in at the registration tent at Building 300 (follow the registration signs when you arrive on campus). Fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 16.

For more information on RCC's programs of study, go to www.randolph.edu or call 336-633-0200.