Get a Second Life! 

ASTD created a presence in Second Life to help ASTD members have the best possible first-time experience with 3D virtual worlds. Participate in ASTD's "easy on-ramp" into virtual worlds by completing orientation within the Second Life Virtual World!

If you already have a Second Life avatar, you can access ASTD Island by clicking here.

Second Life is one of many 3D virtual worlds that can improve communication, learning and understanding between people that would otherwise be separated by geography, personality type, or work title.

ASTD acknowledges that 3D communication tools offer the potential for richer communication than 2D tools such as email, instant messaging, and blogs. Virtual environments and relationships will almost certainly be part of learning in the future.