Beyond the Crystal Set

I am currently preparing three articles for future publication:

1.  the experiences of People with Disabilities in Second Life.

• Can an out of body experience in Second Life provide a real glimpse at life for those without outward visible disabilities?
• Are people providing experiences what it is like to be disabled in Second Life?

2. Children’s web sites:

• What types of sites are provided for the tweens?
• How do television stations lure kids to the web?
• What do their sites offer?
• Is it good or bad for our kids?
• Among other sites I am looking at Nickolodeon, Neopets, Adventure Quest.

3. Teenagers can find isolation and fellow-angst sufferers in social networking. MySpace and its fellow travellers can allow teenagers to avoid having to talk to adults and have their insecurities shared.