I think that OpenSim standalone is just right for teaching building skills in a real life blended learning situation (Ian & Graham tutors), and Second Life is best done at a distance (Cubist and Kisa mentors). (Ian T blogpost, 27/08/08)

Peer support and constructivist learning
Cubist Scarborough: Anything else that you think has been significant for you in this project?
[2:45]  Axy Magic: having people around you don't know that well to ask for help
[2:45]  Axy Magic: every1 has been dead nice :)
[2:46]  Cubist Scarborough: That's good to hear
[2:46]  Cubist Scarborough: Peer support is crucial
Cubist Scarborough: on the course
[2:46]  Cubist Scarborough: often, tutors are busy or hard to find
[2:46]  Cubist Scarborough: you need to make use of each other to learn
[2:47]  Cubist Scarborough: You should learn more off each other than you do off us