Article Title

Second Life: Implications for Counselor Education

Authors

Tomeka W. McGhee, University of Alabama at BirminghamFollow
Maranda Brown, Troy University
Felicia Pressley, Auburn University
Brandon Browning, Auburn University
Chippewa Thomas, Auburn University

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

Virtual world technology is becoming an invaluable tool. Increasingly, institutions of higher learning are using virtual world technology to facilitate education and communication. Second Life (SL) is a three dimension virtual world which demonstrated usefulness for the counseling profession. This article seeks to elucidate the potential of SL for programs that facilitate counselor education, training and preparation. Implications for counselor education and future research are discussed.

Recommended Citation

McGhee, T. W., Brown, M., Pressley, F., Browning, B., & Thomas, C. (2012). Second Life: Implications for Counselor Education, Michigan Journal of Counseling, 39(1), 19-30. doi:10.22237/mijoc/1325376120

DOI

10.22237/mijoc/1325376120