Friday, March 11, 2011

Thing 23: Virtual Worlds

Question 1: Discuss some potentials uses for using a virtual world for public diplomacy.

Answer:
  • Virtual world as a computer-generated universe it can be used to reach out to those who hang out in the online community like the youth.
  • Discussions on topic of interest to the youth can be on virtual world.
  • Real life programs can be moved into virtual world so that people who are unable to attend the real life session can get some information as those who attended received.
  • Interactive billboards on real life presentation could be left in the virtual world for follow up and comments.
  • IRC can market products and services in virtual world
  • Social Networking can also take place

Question 2: How might academic institutions and libraries use virtual world in a different way than real life?

Answer: Information and services about the academic institution and library should extend beyond print format but digitalized so that such information will go beyond the shore.

Question 3: How might my Embassy use a virtual world environment for program?

Answer: To reach out to a larger audience not just to the community where my Embassy is located, digital online program like webchat; Web CO.NX should be adopted if fund is available.

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