The Story of My “Second Life”

My friends Pia Klaar and Tek Zeno over at the Teacher Networking Center are planning an Education Fair on Saturday, October 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 SLT at their place on EduIsland II. Pia and Tek are working hard to build a resource center for educators in SL and their facility is loaded with great free resources. Stop by and see for yourself!

Anyway, the actual fair information is below, note that the events require preregistration. I’m sure they will try to accommodate everyone they can, but as anyone who has presented in-world knows, there are limits!

Don’t miss the session by my SLolar Central Partner-in-Crime Laelia Laval on inventory management! I need to pre-register myself for that one. I hope to be there also, unofficially, promoting our free temporary housing for educators and mixing with the locals. All the sessions look great. Macsmom’s fireworks promise to be spectacular also. EduIsland II is a terrific place to be if you’re an educator exploring Second Life. See you there!

Here’s the information on the fair:

Eduisland II Education Fair
October 13, 2007 at 1:00pm SLT – 3:30pm SLT

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1:00 – 3:30 pm SLT
Open Houses you may stop by and visit:
– TNC with Tek Zeno
– ISTE – ET with Hodjazz Edman
– MathPlayground with Kristy Flanagan

Many of the following sessions have a limit. Please pre-register for the session(s) you would like to attend. IM Pia Klaar to pre-register for a session(s).

1:00 pm SLT — 1st Session
1. Location at DEN = Celestia Cazalet
” Digital Storytelling”
In this session, Celestia Cazalet will give a brief overview of the different types of digital storytelling, explore its uses in the classroom, share examples and reveal some of the many resources available to assist every digital sage.
Pre-registration needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)
Note 1st session ( repeating 2nd session).
15 people max.

2. Location at TNC = Pia Klaar
“Things I Would Like to Learn: Tools and Resources for Teaching in Second Life”
This session will provide you with some of the necessary tools, resources and information needed to effectively teach or present in Second Life. As well as being given a list of items and landmarks, you will be able to find out about some of the interactive tools people are using in SL (what it is, how to get it, how it is being used). This is a hands-on workshop in which you will be able to explore teaching methods, presentation tools, and how to create visual aids.
Pre-registration needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)
Sandbox Hands-on Workshop — 10 people max.

3. Location at Slolar Central = Laelia Laval
“Your Inventory IS NOT Your Junk Closet”
Do you dread clicking on ^Inventory^ when you’re in SL? Can’t find those shoes that went with your ‘Look At Me’ outfit? Remember getting an educational tool, but don’t remember what it was called or where you put it? Then this workshop is for you. Learn some tips and tricks to manage your ^Inventory^ and actually start to organize all those objects. This will be a ‘working’ workshop, so come prepared to dig in and get dirty!
Pre-registrataion needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)

1:50 pm SLT — 2nd Session
1. Location at DEN = Celestia Cazalet
“Digital Storytelling”
In this session, Celestia Cazalet will give a brief overview of the different types of digital storytelling, explore its uses in the classroom, share examples and reveal some of the many resources available to assist every digital sage.
Pre-registration needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)
Note: This is a 2nd session
15 people max.

2. Location at Bit by Bit = LillyoftheSea Starr
“Podcasting In Education”
Using Podcast People, you can learn the steps of setting up, recording, and hosting your own podcast online. We’ll explore the what, why and how to use a podcast in an educational setting.
Pre-registration needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)
10 people max.

3. Location at Eduisland II Project Theater = Knowclue Kidd
“Multimedia Works”
Multimedia is proving a great way to engage students and enhance curriculum. Come see and discuss a variety of projects being created in elementary and middle school classrooms. All are welcome.
Pre-registration needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)

4. Location at Occupational Therapy Center = Zsuzsa Tomsen
“Promoting Your Profession/Your Programs in Second Life”
This session covers how set up an educational center and promote a project on Second Life. This includes how to create and set up informational displays, how to create and run video, and how to build and modify objects that will enhance your center. We will also discuss ideas for “getting the word out” in Second Life.
Sandbox Hands-on
Pre-registration needed. ( IM Pia Klaar to register)
20 people max.

3:00 pm SLT — 3:30 pm SLT
Dance
Fireworks: Macsmom Alcott

To Pre-register for a session IM Pia Klaar.
Include:
1. Your name.
2. Name of Session(s)