teach42 is Live Blog for "Creating a Personal Learning Network in Second Life"

teach42 says Introductions, both in RL and SL.

2008-06-30T13:31:04Z

teach42 says Introductions, both in RL and SL.

teach42 says Slides rotating through with screenshots from DEN in SL. Adds flavor particularly for people who haven't been in world yet.

2008-06-30T13:31:38Z

teach42 says Slides rotating through with screenshots from DEN in SL. Adds flavor particularly for people who haven't been in world yet.

teach42 says Fred is starting off. Didn't realize that responding to the DEN in SL blog post was his first blog comment. He hasn't looked back at all.

2008-06-30T13:32:05Z

teach42 says Fred is starting off. Didn't realize that responding to the DEN in SL blog post was his first blog comment. He hasn't looked back at all.

GingerTPLC asks you're live blogging and streaming? Admiration overflows...

2008-06-30T13:32:22Z

GingerTPLC asks you're live blogging *and* streaming? Admiration overflows...

teach42 says See Fred's DEN blog for a song a day (original music you have the rights to use).

2008-06-30T13:32:23Z

teach42 says See Fred's DEN blog for a song a day (original music you have the rights to use).

teach42 says Talking history of the DEN in SL. Points out that the group feels they're successful because of their diversity.

2008-06-30T13:32:43Z

teach42 says Talking history of the DEN in SL. Points out that the group feels they're successful because of their diversity.

teach42 says I hadn't really thought about it, but having so many backgrounds and people spread throughout the country has probably helped.

2008-06-30T13:33:14Z

teach42 says I hadn't really thought about it, but having so many backgrounds and people spread throughout the country has probably helped.

teach42 says They have to model what they're preaching in order to communicate.

2008-06-30T13:33:31Z

teach42 says They have to model what they're preaching in order to communicate.

teach42 says I'm looking at some of the images and realizing how much I'm missing. They've done SO many events in there.

2008-06-30T13:34:09Z

teach42 says I'm looking at some of the images and realizing how much I'm missing. They've done SO many events in there.

teach42 says Membership is close to 600 in SL! I do wonder how many are active, but that's really difficult to track.

2008-06-30T13:34:29Z

teach42 says Membership is close to 600 in SL! I do wonder how many are active, but that's really difficult to track.

teach42 says 600 members in not quite even a full year yet.

2008-06-30T13:34:36Z

teach42 says 600 members in not quite even a full year yet.

teach42 says Every Wednesday they have workshops, from learning skills in SL to real life classroom strategies.

2008-06-30T13:35:07Z

teach42 says Every Wednesday they have workshops, from learning skills in SL to real life classroom strategies.

teach42 says Switching over to Lori now.

2008-06-30T13:35:38Z

teach42 says Switching over to Lori now.

teach42 says Most of the SL LC are meeting for the first time here at NECC.

2008-06-30T13:35:57Z

teach42 says Most of the SL LC are meeting for the first time here at NECC.

teach42 says Lori met Cel 45 minutes ago for the first time.

2008-06-30T13:36:19Z

teach42 says Lori met Cel 45 minutes ago for the first time.

teach42 says Digital natives? Close personal virtual friendships.

2008-06-30T13:36:44Z

teach42 says Digital natives? Close personal virtual friendships.

teach42 says Second Life is like NECC all year long. It's fun. It's learning, it's networking, but it's also social.

2008-06-30T13:37:11Z

teach42 says Second Life is like NECC all year long. It's fun. It's learning, it's networking, but it's also social.

teach42 says makes learning fun. It has added so much to her professional AND personal learning network.

2008-06-30T13:37:29Z

teach42 says makes learning fun. It has added so much to her professional AND personal learning network.

teach42 says You don't often hear people distinguishing between those two. That needs some exploring. Where does personal end and professional begin?

2008-06-30T13:37:59Z

teach42 says You don't often hear people distinguishing between those two. That needs some exploring. Where does personal end and professional begin?

teach42 says Newbie event one week from Wed.

2008-06-30T13:38:07Z

teach42 says Newbie event one week from Wed.

teach42 says They bring in speakers every week. Lori is one of the events chair and learning to plan successful events has been a challenge.

2008-06-30T13:39:01Z

teach42 says They bring in speakers every week. Lori is one of the events chair and learning to plan successful events has been a challenge.

teach42 says They do a mix of both social events as well as PD events. Differentiating Instruction, developing your PLN.

2008-06-30T13:39:31Z

teach42 says They do a mix of both social events as well as PD events. Differentiating Instruction, developing your PLN.

teach42 says They've hosted 65 formal events (planned) along with hundreds of informal, impromptu events.

2008-06-30T13:39:49Z

teach42 says They've hosted 65 formal events (planned) along with hundreds of informal, impromptu events.

teach42 says All of their events are posted in the DEN HQ in SL, they send out notices and they also have their blog.

2008-06-30T13:40:12Z

teach42 says All of their events are posted in the DEN HQ in SL, they send out notices and they also have their blog.

teach42 says denblogs.com/secondlife

2008-06-30T13:40:44Z

teach42 says denblogs.com/secondlife

teach42 says Nancy is on her feet and already bringing down the house.

2008-06-30T13:40:55Z

teach42 says Nancy is on her feet and already bringing down the house.

teach42 says Out from behind the table and working the room. For those of you not here, she has her trademark purple hair on in RL today.

2008-06-30T13:41:26Z

teach42 says Out from behind the table and working the room. For those of you not here, she has her trademark purple hair on in RL today.

teach42 says For the record, she really does do a great job on the SL blog. Considering how active they are, it's quite a task.

2008-06-30T13:41:51Z

teach42 says For the record, she really does do a great job on the SL blog. Considering how active they are, it's quite a task.

teach42 says Being part of the DEN in SL has really taught her the real meaning of networking and how powerful it is.

2008-06-30T13:42:53Z

teach42 says Being part of the DEN in SL has really taught her the real meaning of networking and how powerful it is.

teach42 says There's also a wiki.

2008-06-30T13:42:57Z

teach42 says There's also a wiki.

teach42 says denninsl-necc2008.wikispaces.com

2008-06-30T13:43:03Z

teach42 says denninsl-necc2008.wikispaces.com

teach42 says typo

2008-06-30T13:43:20Z

teach42 says typo

teach42 says deninsl-necc2008.wikispaces.com

2008-06-30T13:43:39Z

teach42 says deninsl-necc2008.wikispaces.com

teach42 says Beth is up. Not many people that she works with in RL do her job and she doesn't have much in the way of support. Has found that her SL...

2008-06-30T13:44:09Z

teach42 says Beth is up. Not many people that she works with in RL do her job and she doesn't have much in the way of support. Has found that her SL...

teach42 says network has become her support system, her friends, her colleagues.

2008-06-30T13:44:29Z

teach42 says network has become her support system, her friends, her colleagues.

teach42 says Tried SL for the first time, spent a few hours, said it wasn't worth her time. Quit for 3 months.

2008-06-30T13:44:41Z

teach42 says Tried SL for the first time, spent a few hours, said it wasn't worth her time. Quit for 3 months.

teach42 says Decided that she owed it to her teachers to explore it fully and give it a real shot. So she told herself that she'd give herself a month

2008-06-30T13:45:10Z

teach42 says Decided that she owed it to her teachers to explore it fully and give it a real shot. So she told herself that she'd give herself a month

teach42 says that was over a year ago and now she's hooked.

2008-06-30T13:45:17Z

teach42 says that was over a year ago and now she's hooked.

teach42 says Her second life experiences have been long conversations with other people. Now things like Twitter are more meaningful because

2008-06-30T13:45:36Z

teach42 says Her second life experiences have been long conversations with other people. Now things like Twitter are more meaningful because

teach42 says she has a deeper and richer relationship with the people in her network.

2008-06-30T13:46:09Z

teach42 says she has a deeper and richer relationship with the people in her network.

teach42 says She has created a bulletin board above her desk with photos of the avatars/rl pics of the people in her network.

2008-06-30T13:46:47Z

teach42 says She has created a bulletin board above her desk with photos of the avatars/rl pics of the people in her network.

teach42 says When RL people at her school ask her a question that she sends out to her network,she shows people WHO answered it for them so they see the

2008-06-30T13:47:38Z

teach42 says When RL people at her school ask her a question that she sends out to her network,she shows people WHO answered it for them so they see the

teach42 says connection.

2008-06-30T13:47:40Z

teach42 says connection.

cleisure says cool idea

2008-06-30T13:47:56Z

cleisure says cool idea

teach42 says Over 1200 participants at DEN events in SL

2008-06-30T13:47:58Z

teach42 says Over 1200 participants at DEN events in SL

teach42 says She's also talking about the guides. Honestly, that's an intiative I'm really impressed with. Really helps people get their start.

2008-06-30T13:48:34Z

teach42 says She's also talking about the guides. Honestly, that's an intiative I'm really impressed with. Really helps people get their start.

teach42 says Jessie Marie (Anne Truger is up)

2008-06-30T13:48:50Z

teach42 says Jessie Marie (Anne Truger is up)

teach42 says She's also up from the desk and moving around.

2008-06-30T13:49:00Z

teach42 says She's also up from the desk and moving around.

teach42 says Her PLN has always been NECC. That along with her state conference (IL-TCE) were always her professional development and that's it.

2008-06-30T13:49:26Z

teach42 says Her PLN has always been NECC. That along with her state conference (IL-TCE) were always her professional development and that's it.

teach42 says She asked how many people popped in to SL and then left it for months. Lots of hands (mine included).

2008-06-30T13:50:13Z

teach42 says She asked how many people popped in to SL and then left it for months. Lots of hands (mine included).

teach42 says Also quite a few who are in world, but still on orientation island.

2008-06-30T13:50:29Z

teach42 says Also quite a few who are in world, but still on orientation island.

cobannon Me too. Can you hand me a virtual business card?

2008-06-30T13:50:33Z

cobannon Me too. Can you hand me a virtual business card?

teach42 says Heh, she does point out the DOES have a real life. But that she has both personal and professional needs.

2008-06-30T13:51:13Z

teach42 says Heh, she does point out the DOES have a real life. But that she has both personal and professional needs.

teach42 says "If Kathy Shcrock and Will Richardson think it's worth exploring, maybe I should be checking it out."

2008-06-30T13:51:43Z

teach42 says "If Kathy Shcrock and Will Richardson think it's worth exploring, maybe I should be checking it out."

teach42 says Virtual Environments WILL be a big deal in education for a variety of students. And when that bus arrives, she wants to be on it, not

2008-06-30T13:52:37Z

teach42 says Virtual Environments WILL be a big deal in education for a variety of students. And when that bus arrives, she wants to be on it, not

teach42 says chasing it.

2008-06-30T13:52:38Z

teach42 says chasing it.

teach42 says She doesn't think that SL is necessarily the RIGHT solution for SL. She wouldn't bring her kids into SL. But she thinks there WILL be

2008-06-30T13:53:05Z

teach42 says She doesn't think that SL is necessarily the RIGHT solution for SL. She wouldn't bring her kids into SL. But she thinks there WILL be

teach42 says a 'right' solution for Education. And when it arrive, she'll know how to 'walk and fly'. GREAT way to put it.

2008-06-30T13:53:26Z

teach42 says a 'right' solution for Education. And when it arrive, she'll know how to 'walk and fly'. GREAT way to put it.

teach42 says Totally agree with that.

2008-06-30T13:53:29Z

teach42 says Totally agree with that.

teach42 says She isn't on the teen grid and wouldn't feel comfortable bringing kids in there right now. But she sees the potential.

2008-06-30T13:53:55Z

teach42 says She isn't on the teen grid and wouldn't feel comfortable bringing kids in there right now. But she sees the potential.

cleisure says she likes you!

2008-06-30T13:54:31Z

cleisure says she likes you!

teach42 says Talking about the educational excursion. Sharing her experiences with the DEN in general.

2008-06-30T13:54:45Z

teach42 says Talking about the educational excursion. Sharing her experiences with the DEN in general.

teach42 says Wow, she get so immersed in things like SL that she felt she was getting too immersed. She bought a traffic light that times her usage.

2008-06-30T13:55:13Z

teach42 says Wow, she get so immersed in things like SL that she felt she was getting too immersed. She bought a traffic light that times her usage.

teach42 says When it turns yellow, time to start saying goodbye, when it turns red, time to log off.

2008-06-30T13:55:27Z

teach42 says When it turns yellow, time to start saying goodbye, when it turns red, time to log off.

teach42 says Wow. That's a pretty neat confession. I could probably use that, I have some issues with things like that.

2008-06-30T13:55:50Z

teach42 says Wow. That's a pretty neat confession. I could probably use that, I have some issues with things like that.

teach42 says BTW, totally packed room. Literally, every seat filled and then about 20 standing in the back before they closed the door.

2008-06-30T13:56:22Z

teach42 says BTW, totally packed room. Literally, every seat filled and then about 20 standing in the back before they closed the door.

teach42 says Sharing the "Orange book" They reccomend "A beginners Guide to Second Life" and "the Second Life for Dummies" book.

2008-06-30T13:56:50Z

teach42 says Sharing the "Orange book" They reccomend "A beginners Guide to Second Life" and "the Second Life for Dummies" book.

teach42 says ACK. They're going to hate me! I had Coni bring a couple prizes to give away but forgot to grab them!

2008-06-30T13:57:10Z

teach42 says ACK. They're going to hate me! I had Coni bring a couple prizes to give away but forgot to grab them!

teach42 says Story of building the DEN HQ in Second Life.

2008-06-30T13:57:21Z

teach42 says Story of building the DEN HQ in Second Life.

teach42 says Steep learning curve when you're getting started, when you start building, when you start exploring.

2008-06-30T13:57:44Z

teach42 says Steep learning curve when you're getting started, when you start building, when you start exploring.

teach42 says She recommends that you always start off with a buddy.

2008-06-30T13:57:55Z

teach42 says She recommends that you always start off with a buddy.

kmulford says Oh, I need that traffic light for so many things in my life...

2008-06-30T13:58:26Z

kmulford says Oh, I need that traffic light for so many things in my life...

cobannon What's the URL for the wiki?

2008-06-30T13:58:34Z

cobannon What's the URL for the wiki?

teach42 says I couldn't agree more. I needed a helping hand when I was getting started. Don't even remember the persons name anymore....

2008-06-30T13:58:39Z

teach42 says I couldn't agree more. I needed a helping hand when I was getting started. Don't even remember the persons name anymore....

teach42 says Wish I did tho, would love to thank her.

2008-06-30T13:58:45Z

teach42 says Wish I did tho, would love to thank her.

teach42 says You can join up to 25 'groups'

2008-06-30T13:59:00Z

teach42 says You can join up to 25 'groups'

teach42 says DEN HQ was recently rebuilt, handing mic over to Elaine.

2008-06-30T13:59:49Z

teach42 says DEN HQ was recently rebuilt, handing mic over to Elaine.

teach42 says She started off very skeptical. Joined initially to prove why she doesn't really need Second Life.

2008-06-30T14:00:05Z

teach42 says She started off very skeptical. Joined initially to prove why she doesn't really need Second Life.

teach42 says (that sounds kinda like alot of newbies to Plurk)

2008-06-30T14:00:15Z

teach42 says (that sounds kinda like alot of newbies to Plurk)

teach42 says Her first time chatting "Face to Face" with someone in Brazil, made her realize just how powerful a tool this could be.

2008-06-30T14:00:43Z

teach42 says Her first time chatting "Face to Face" with someone in Brazil, made her realize just how powerful a tool this could be.

teach42 says Elaine is the building co-chair. When she began, nobody knew anything. Totally true. First 20 minutes of the first meeting were learning

2008-06-30T14:01:12Z

teach42 says Elaine is the building co-chair. When she began, nobody knew anything. Totally true. First 20 minutes of the first meeting were learning

teach42 says how to sit down in the chairs!

2008-06-30T14:01:16Z

teach42 says how to sit down in the chairs!

teach42 says When she became the building co-chair for the group, she had just joined 3 days ago. Didn't know how to fly, sit or change clothes!

2008-06-30T14:01:46Z

teach42 says When she became the building co-chair for the group, she had just joined 3 days ago. Didn't know how to fly, sit or change clothes!

teach42 says Elaine and Anne both threatened to quit at different times

2008-06-30T14:02:13Z

teach42 says Elaine and Anne both threatened to quit at different times

teach42 says A few months ago, they tore down the old building (deleted it) and give it a new look.

2008-06-30T14:02:48Z

teach42 says A few months ago, they tore down the old building (deleted it) and give it a new look.

teach42 says New building is a really sleek looking tower, sort of like the space needle of sorts. Also have a great amphitheater for presenting.

2008-06-30T14:03:14Z

teach42 says New building is a really sleek looking tower, sort of like the space needle of sorts. Also have a great amphitheater for presenting.

teach42 says Just flashed a shot of Claudia Linden in the DEN HQ.

2008-06-30T14:03:35Z

teach42 says Just flashed a shot of Claudia Linden in the DEN HQ.

teach42 says And now Iron Man

2008-06-30T14:03:39Z

teach42 says And now Iron Man

teach42 says Her favorite thing to do in SL is to present in SL the same sorts of things that she'd present in RL.

2008-06-30T14:03:59Z

teach42 says Her favorite thing to do in SL is to present in SL the same sorts of things that she'd present in RL.

teach42 says She does presentations on digital storytelling, beth has done differentiated instruction using Streaming, and so on...

2008-06-30T14:04:22Z

teach42 says She does presentations on digital storytelling, beth has done differentiated instruction using Streaming, and so on...

teach42 says Call out for presenters. If anyone is interested in presenting at the DEN HQ, contact them. Experience not required.

2008-06-30T14:04:47Z

teach42 says Call out for presenters. If anyone is interested in presenting at the DEN HQ, contact them. Experience not required.

teach42 says "You can attend professional development sessions in SL.... while you're in your pajamas."

2008-06-30T14:05:07Z

teach42 says "You can attend professional development sessions in SL.... while you're in your pajamas."

teach42 says Now switching to a video.

2008-06-30T14:05:14Z

teach42 says Now switching to a video.

teach42 says The Adventures of LostTeacher Haystack and the Super DEN Guide.

2008-06-30T14:05:32Z

teach42 says The Adventures of LostTeacher Haystack and the Super DEN Guide.

teach42 says Digital story about a new teacher. VERY cool!

2008-06-30T14:05:40Z

teach42 says Digital story about a new teacher. VERY cool!

teach42 says "What do you do with this HUGe torch?" LOL

2008-06-30T14:06:03Z

teach42 says "What do you do with this HUGe torch?" LOL

teach42 says I'm looking around right now and there are definitely some people who are IN sl while watching the panel. Kudos to ISTE for bandwidth wifi

2008-06-30T14:06:40Z

teach42 says I'm looking around right now and there are definitely some people who are IN sl while watching the panel. Kudos to ISTE for bandwidth wifi

teach42 says This is hilarious. I want the SuperDEN Guide skin.

2008-06-30T14:07:12Z

teach42 says This is hilarious. I want the SuperDEN Guide skin.

teach42 says FYI, Warlick is live blogging this too davidwarlick.com/2cents/?p=1500

2008-06-30T14:08:24Z

teach42 says FYI, Warlick is live blogging this too davidwarlick.com/2cents/?p=1500

teach42 says And live stream is at www.ustream.tv/channel/educatingeducators

2008-06-30T14:08:32Z

teach42 says And live stream is at www.ustream.tv/channel/educatingeducators

teach42 says 18 people watching right now.

2008-06-30T14:08:37Z

teach42 says 18 people watching right now.

teach42 says Heh

2008-06-30T14:09:29Z

teach42 says Heh

teach42 says Disclaimer is a nice touch.

2008-06-30T14:10:21Z

teach42 says Disclaimer is a nice touch.

teach42 says Glad they mentioned the photos in the HQ. If you go to the DEN HQ in SL, there are photos of each of the LC members. If they have

2008-06-30T14:11:06Z

teach42 says Glad they mentioned the photos in the HQ. If you go to the DEN HQ in SL, there are photos of each of the LC members. If they have

teach42 says a green border (I think its green), it means they're onlikne. Click on it and they'll get an IM that you want some help.

2008-06-30T14:11:26Z

teach42 says a green border (I think its green), it means they're onlikne. Click on it and they'll get an IM that you want some help.

teach42 says There's an ISTE SL Lounge.

2008-06-30T14:11:34Z

teach42 says There's an ISTE SL Lounge.

teach42 says Tuesday at 3pm there's a meet and greet there. Rip encourages all DEN (and non-DEN members) to meet over there and make a RL-SL connection

2008-06-30T14:12:12Z

teach42 says Tuesday at 3pm there's a meet and greet there. Rip encourages all DEN (and non-DEN members) to meet over there and make a RL-SL connection

teach42 says Time for Q&A.

2008-06-30T14:12:16Z

teach42 says Time for Q&A.

teach42 says Reminder, contact the DEN group at any time. Wiki is at deninsl-necc2008.wikispaces.com/

2008-06-30T14:12:38Z

teach42 says Reminder, contact the DEN group at any time. Wiki is at deninsl-necc2008.wikispaces.com/

teach42 says Group is Discovery Educator Network.

2008-06-30T14:12:48Z

teach42 says Group is Discovery Educator Network.

teach42 says Who hosts this stuff?

2008-06-30T14:13:08Z

teach42 says Who hosts this stuff?

teach42 says Linden Labs owns Second Life, so technically they host everything. But people can purchase/rent land, from islands to condos.

2008-06-30T14:13:49Z

teach42 says Linden Labs owns Second Life, so technically they host everything. But people can purchase/rent land, from islands to condos.

teach42 says What's the cost for SL?

2008-06-30T14:13:58Z

teach42 says What's the cost for SL?

teach42 says You can join it for free. It can be more interesting if you put in some money. You purchase Linden dollars with real dollars.

2008-06-30T14:14:18Z

teach42 says You can join it for free. It can be more interesting if you put in some money. You purchase Linden dollars with real dollars.

teach42 says 10 people who are in attendance will be winning some Lindens.

2008-06-30T14:14:34Z

teach42 says 10 people who are in attendance will be winning some Lindens.

teach42 says During NECC, there's a raffle ball. If there are people hanging out in at the DEN in HQ right now, every 11 minutes, someone will win 20$

2008-06-30T14:15:07Z

teach42 says During NECC, there's a raffle ball. If there are people hanging out in at the DEN in HQ right now, every 11 minutes, someone will win 20$

teach42 says Cost for building?

2008-06-30T14:15:11Z

teach42 says Cost for building?

teach42 says Can be huge, but doesn't have to be. We aren't spending much in DEN.

2008-06-30T14:16:43Z

teach42 says Can be huge, but doesn't have to be. We aren't spending much in DEN.

teach42 says Warlick asks how you find your communities.

2008-06-30T14:16:54Z

teach42 says Warlick asks how you find your communities.

teach42 says Go to the search box and type in Educator. That took Fred right to ISTE. Once he got there, he met a Docent and got started.

2008-06-30T14:17:19Z

teach42 says Go to the search box and type in Educator. That took Fred right to ISTE. Once he got there, he met a Docent and got started.

teach42 says Back to raffle ball, didn't know they were doing that. That's freakin' awesome.

2008-06-30T14:17:32Z

teach42 says Back to raffle ball, didn't know they were doing that. That's freakin' awesome.

JackieB thanks for the streaming link.

2008-06-30T14:18:15Z

JackieB thanks for the streaming link.

JackieB (and for living blogging this too)

2008-06-30T14:18:29Z

JackieB (and for living blogging this too)

teach42 says SLURL: Second Life URL. You do have to have SL installed on your computer (win/mac/linux)

2008-06-30T14:19:02Z

teach42 says SLURL: Second Life URL. You do have to have SL installed on your computer (win/mac/linux)

cobannon Yes, thank you!

2008-06-30T14:19:15Z

cobannon Yes, thank you!

teach42 says Click on a SLURL and it'll take you right to a location. DEN SLurl is on the wiki.

2008-06-30T14:19:16Z

teach42 says Click on a SLURL and it'll take you right to a location. DEN SLurl is on the wiki.

teach42 says Check out all the events they've hosted in SL. p_big_eyed

2008-06-30T14:19:54Z

teach42 says Check out all the events they've hosted in SL. p_big_eyed

teach42 says That should ahve been

2008-06-30T14:20:08Z

teach42 says That should ahve been

teach42 says If you're on SL and chatting with them, you can right click on them to see what groups they're a member of.

2008-06-30T14:20:30Z

teach42 says If you're on SL and chatting with them, you can right click on them to see what groups they're a member of.

teach42 says Guides can give you a folder of places you can go to and explore.

2008-06-30T14:20:45Z

teach42 says Guides can give you a folder of places you can go to and explore.

teach42 says Go to the playground, you'll find people who will help you here.

2008-06-30T14:21:03Z

teach42 says Go to the playground, you'll find people who will help you here.

teach42 says Are there other virtual worlds besides Second Life? Why is SL better?

2008-06-30T14:21:19Z

teach42 says Are there other virtual worlds besides Second Life? Why is SL better?

teach42 says Answer seems to be that it isn't better. It's what works for them.

2008-06-30T14:21:28Z

teach42 says Answer seems to be that it isn't better. It's what works for them.

teach42 says Probably the largest, with the best possibility to expand your network. Like Twitter vs. Plurk

2008-06-30T14:21:46Z

teach42 says Probably the largest, with the best possibility to expand your network. Like Twitter vs. Plurk

teach42 says It happens to be the one to be at for right now. That may change at any time. Lots of virtual worlds.

2008-06-30T14:22:07Z

teach42 says It happens to be the one to be at for right now. That may change at any time. Lots of virtual worlds.

teach42 says For Anne, the reason that she went to SL was because ISTE is there, Will, Kathy, David, etc... If they are there, then there may be

2008-06-30T14:22:37Z

teach42 says For Anne, the reason that she went to SL was because ISTE is there, Will, Kathy, David, etc... If they are there, then there may be

teach42 says something to it.

2008-06-30T14:22:39Z

teach42 says something to it.

teach42 says Linden Labs has employees who just work in Education.

2008-06-30T14:23:06Z

teach42 says Linden Labs has employees who just work in Education.

teach42 says Having an avatar allows Fred to be a little more outgoing than he is in RL.

2008-06-30T14:23:37Z

teach42 says Having an avatar allows Fred to be a little more outgoing than he is in RL.

teach42 says Second life is not JUSt for education.

2008-06-30T14:23:43Z

teach42 says Second life is not JUSt for education.

teach42 says "Anything that can be done in RL can be done in SL"

2008-06-30T14:23:52Z

teach42 says "Anything that can be done in RL can be done in SL"

teach42 says There are definitely some not safe for school sections of SL.

2008-06-30T14:24:06Z

teach42 says There are definitely some not safe for school sections of SL.

teach42 says Q: There seems to be a pretty steep learning curve. If teachers don't see an immediate value to it, they won't jump in. What's the

2008-06-30T14:24:58Z

teach42 says Q: There seems to be a pretty steep learning curve. If teachers don't see an immediate value to it, they won't jump in. What's the

teach42 says immediate hook to draw them in?

2008-06-30T14:25:03Z

teach42 says immediate hook to draw them in?

teach42 says Beth has about 12 educators who are using SL. They started by doing in group classroom sessions, very hands on with people F2F. They

2008-06-30T14:25:28Z

teach42 says Beth has about 12 educators who are using SL. They started by doing in group classroom sessions, very hands on with people F2F. They

teach42 says had to actually attend some events on their own to participate in the program. They attended from home.

2008-06-30T14:25:59Z

teach42 says had to actually attend some events on their own to participate in the program. They attended from home.

teach42 says They had to go to a specific event so they could see the value right from the beginning. Not just getting in and wandering.

2008-06-30T14:26:17Z

teach42 says They had to go to a specific event so they could see the value right from the beginning. Not just getting in and wandering.

teach42 says Wandering around orientation island is not a good way to experience SL.

2008-06-30T14:26:41Z

teach42 says Wandering around orientation island is not a good way to experience SL.

teach42 says Going long, time for giveaways.

2008-06-30T14:26:50Z

teach42 says Going long, time for giveaways.

teach42 says Sticky notes beneath the chairs for winners!

2008-06-30T14:27:25Z

teach42 says Sticky notes beneath the chairs for winners!

teach42 says Nice!

2008-06-30T14:27:27Z

teach42 says Nice!

milobo says marking to come back to later - thanks!!

2008-06-30T14:27:33Z

milobo says marking to come back to later - thanks!!

teach42 says This was a blast! Thanks for attending everyone!

2008-06-30T14:27:42Z

teach42 says This was a blast! Thanks for attending everyone!

mcarls Thanks, I was going to go there, but switched and then had my presenter not show!

2008-06-30T14:53:32Z

mcarls Thanks, I was going to go there, but switched and then had my presenter not show!

Durff says dembo call your wife 12:24pm Mon

2008-06-30T16:25:13Z

Durff says dembo call your wife 12:24pm Mon

joebjr says 155 responses?!? WOW!!!!!

2008-06-30T16:57:53Z

joebjr says 155 responses?!? WOW!!!!!