SL Activities included the following:
- Given a tour by the dean of IVC (Insight Virtual College). IVC provides classrooms and conducts classes for SL residents. I really enjoyed the personal tour. I learned about IVC at the SL Convention. BTW, the dean is an instructional designer at an Ohio 4-yr. University. She is a professional colleague. One location at IVC helps residents practice flying. All the classrooms have unique features—one is under water and called the Sea Floor Classroom. The tour lasted about 1 ½ hrs. I joined their group so I can receive updates on classes, etc.
- Visited ISTE Island. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education, and they offer RL memberships. I joined their group so I can receive updates on classes, etc. There were some members and a docent at the Island to explain what goes on. I toured the Island, and they have a lot to offer. ISTE is for educators, and often meet at the ISTE island to discuss teaching and learning. For fun, a couple of us took a Magic Carpet ride over the ISTE Island.
- Continued to read daily the Educator’s Digest (SLED) and Slrl Digest (Research). As I peruse these digests, I normally take away something valuable whether it’s a contact, website, slrl, or just ideas.
- Started researching more about companies in SL.
- Continued collecting websites in Delicious. It’s amazing—with Web 2.0 sites are “social” and require one to be a member with username, password, etc. It's all about sharing! Then there is the entire process (with as little information as you wish) of creating a profile, etc. I’m a member of LinkIn.org along with Rezed.org, and many of the other sites are similar—like Facebook. Sometimes it's like "Oh no! Not another profile! Not another login to remember!"
This upcoming week is a busy one since I have OBTA Thursdsay and Friday so I won't have the entire week for SL. I'm hoping to connect with some fellow OBTA members who may be interested in collaborating in SL for spring semester.
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