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Avatar: Originally, the incarnation of a Hindu
god. In computing, a representation of a human
figure in a computer game, simulation or virtual
world.
Co-presence: The perception of a user of a
virtual world that other users are present with
them in that world.
Emote: Presenting text as an action rather
than as dialogue. In Second Life, typing “/me
waves!” shows up on the screen as “Phorkyad
Acropolis waves!”
In-world: Shorthand for the location inside
a virtual world.
Machinima: “Machine Cinema or digital
films created within a virtual world or video
game system.
Multi-User Virtual World (MUVE): A
computer-based simulated environment in which
users from across the globe interact as avatars.
Telepresence: The perception of a user of a
virtual world that they are within that other world.
Theatre: A form of live performance that relies
on the interaction between an actor and a spectator,
and that involves a story and dramatic conflict.

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“Second Life ® ” and Linden Lab are trade-
marks of Linden Research, Inc. The author of
this chapter is not affiliated with or sponsored
by Linden Research.

Active Learning: Classroom teaching meth-
ods in which students do not sit passively receiving
information or merely taking notes, but participate
in full class discussions, discuss ideas with one
or two others, or write short papers in response
to the class material. This active interaction with