Articles By: Miriam Pia

Miriam Pia is a freelance business and technology writer based in Dörverden, Germany.

Global Conference on Gifted Education Meets in Second Life

Global Conference on Gifted Education Meets in Second Life

The Global Conference on Gifted Education held its eleventh global virtual meeting in Second Life last week, taking advantage of the platform’s global reach. (Image courtesy Global Conference on... 

Docs to get virtual diabetes training

Docs to get virtual diabetes training

The world’s first virtual diabetes institute opened its doors last Wednesday, helping physicians improve the ways in which they treat Type 2 diabetes patients. The institute was built by SciMed,... 

3D improves interest, learning outcomes in school

3D improves interest, learning outcomes in school

Students show more interest in class and have better learning outcomes when 3D technology is used, according to the Boulder Valley School District. Focused and attentive Len Scrogan Students focus on the... 

Curiosity, pioneer spirit drive hypergridders

Curiosity, pioneer spirit drive hypergridders

Simple curiosity and the pioneering spirit are driving the growth in hypergridding, despite technical challenges. According to data from The Hypergates, the total number of travelers using their teleport... 

Book: Virtual avatars have real impact

Book: Virtual avatars have real impact

The experiences people have in virtual worlds such as Second Life influence their behavior in real life, according to a new book. “There are consequences of spending 20 hours weekly using an avatar...