Supporting Jigsaw-Based Collaborative Learning in Second Life

In this paper we describe how to exploit the 3D programmable virtual world provided by second life to create an environment and a location for collaborative learning. To this aim second life objects have been modeled and programmed to support the synchronous role-based collaborative activities required by the jigsaw learning technique in a 3D virtual meeting setting. We have also integrated this approach with Moodle, in such a way to naturally enrich LMS services with meeting management, set-up features, and synchronous collaborative learning.