Building an introductory learning module in SL would be determined by two main factors which are what are the most relevant skills for participation and interaction in SL and second what might be some specific needs for a pre-defined target group.
Reading through some of the micro-learning activities that have already been introduced there seems to be a common pattern for introducing people to the personalization of their avatar.
It looks like the personalization of the avatar identity is a skill that almost any newbie might need. Depending on your target group you might want to introduce different outfits and send them to different places for the collection of new items.
The way I would build this session would be the following
- Start with a brief introductory video that shows some of the personalization possiblities
- Show how to save the current outfit
- Check that everybody saved the current outfit
- Pass on a folder of new outfits to each participant
- Explain how to change clothes
Based on the same principle it would be possible ot introduce further micro-session on how to change hairstyle, shape and shoes.
Once people master those it would be possible ot have a module on how to create your own outfit.
But other than the personalization aspect I would also consider a very basic introduction on interaction. This would include content on how to
- communicate
- exchange objects
- add contacts
In this micro-learning activity I would introduce people to
- the use of the chat
- VoiP communication
- how to pass on notecards
- how to add contacts
SL being a virtual world which might be there perfect environment for interaction it might be really useful to introduce people first to the means of communication with other members.
I guess which one you choose very much depends on the main purpose/interest of people joining the virtual world.
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