My Timeframe

I developed a Gantt Chart using the Excel QI Macro 2008 Planning Tools outlining my sabbatical activities in Second Life. Since I'm part of the Train the Trainer program for the College's Quality Teams, using this planning tool is great reinforcement.
At this point, I view my sabbatical as a four-phase process.
1. Second Life research including library research, examining educational role playing environments, and contacting and working with individuals from the following organizations:
a. Ohio Learning Network
b. Bonnie Fink, Center for Teaching and Learning, Bowling Green State University
c. Mark Karamol, Director, eLearning Department, Owens Community College
d. Instructional Support, eLearning Department, Owens Community College
e. Chris Collins, Facilitator, UC Second Life Learning Community Ohio Learning Network Second Life Ambassador
2. Hands-on Training in Second Life—including the following:
a. Self-taught using manuals such as the following:
i. Second Life For Dummies (For Dummies) by Sarah Robbins
ii. Second Life: The Official Guide by Michael Rymaszewski, Wagner James Au, Cory Ondrejka, and Richard Platel.
b. Attending available webinars, workshops, and any available tutorials.
3. Identify, develop, and address specific OAD specific challenges and concerns with Second Life implementation.
4. After conducting research and completing my hands-on training in Second Life, I will determine the best way to implement Second Life into my courses and the OAD curriculum.