- September 6, 2007 3:00 ET
CES Second Life Round Table & Business Plan: Next steps in development of Morrill Island (Second Life) and Bailey Island (Teen Life). At that time we will make a decision as a group on three projects (one for each property) to bring to fruition. We would use both eXtension and partner resources to complete these projects. Held in the Learn Room in Adobe Connect: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/learn
To participate: No registration necessary. Need computer with Internet access AND phone. Five minutes before the announced time of a session, go to the learning space URL listed for the topic. Most of the sessions will use Web conferencing (Adobe Connect) technology. Enter as a guest. When prompted, enter your name, followed by your institution (Teens - 4-H & your state). Once you enter the learning space, you'll have the opportunity to have the system call your phone for the audio portion of the session.
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September 11 3:00 - 3:30 ET
Introduction to Second Life: Multi-user virtual environments such as Second Life are growing in popularity. Learn what Second Life is and how it is being used. Some experts have predicted that 80 percent of active Internet users will be using this type of environment by the end of 2011. Why not spend just 30 minutes in 2007 to learn more about it so you’re better prepared? Presented by Vishal Singh. Learn room in Adobe Connect http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/learn
To participate in eXtension Professional Development: No registration necessary. Need computer with Internet access AND a phone. Five minutes before the announced time of a session, go to the learning space URL listed for the topic. Most of the sessions will use Web conferencing (Adobe Connect) technology. Enter as a guest. When prompted, enter your name followed by your institution (Teens - 4-H & your state). Once you enter the learning space, you'll have the opportunity to have the system call your phone for the audio portion of the session. If the time doesn't work for you, the session will be taped and you can watch/listen later.
- October 1, 1:00 - 2:00 ET
Meeting for those 18 or older in Second Life: Meeting takes place on Morrill Island in the Discussion Area. Will discuss what has happened since our August calls, test our skills, etc. Getting there: Find Morrill Island after you've logged into Second Life by using the map to search for Morrill. Then click "Teleport," or use SLurl: Location-Based Linking in Second Life http://slurl.com/secondlife/Morrill/178/142/30. Twig Sodwind and Jonathan Foss are two Second Life residents who can help out if you have any problems.
Our meeting place looks like this: