Learn to Teach Online with Dr. Deutsch

#metaverse #OutWorldz #virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #opensim Lyr Lobo discusses Surfing the Metaverse using OpenSimWorld & OutWorldz Join us at the Nonprofit Commons as we explore how to find resources and events on OpenSimulator grids using OpenSimWorld. Sitemap of OutWorldz https://outworldz.com/ This session meets at https://bit.ly/NPCinSL PDF of my slides Lyr Lobo is Surfing the Metaverse VWMOOC 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F248mTsAles9qkNjK8f2Am8OgmhXKD1d/view?usp=sharing PowerPoint slides Surfing the Metaverse Lyr Lobo VWMOOC23 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xpvjqUxF__k8TpNTLuhHGRLFgi4jGB19/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102415609045674385857&rtpof=true&sd=true https://www.slideshare.net/lyrlobo/lyr-lobo-is-surfing-the-metaverse-vwmooc-2023pdf The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#metaverse #metaversefuture #virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #jameswagnerau James Wagner Au (SL Hamlet in Second Life) https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/ shares a session about the future of the metaverse featuring his new book “Making a Metaverse That Matters: From Snow Crash & Second Life to A Virtual World Worth Fighting For” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394155816?psc=1&smid=A2XZ7JICGUQ1CX&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Marie Vans and Colleagues for VWEC EVENTS Metaverse Expert Series: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VWEC%20Eduverse/184/170/30 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences.

#blogging #podcasts #virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #vwer Sheila Webber (Sheila Yoshikawa in SL) and Dr Mark Childs (Gann McGann in SL) Podcasting, Blogging ... what are they good for? A Virtual Worlds Education Roundtable (VWER) event at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/219/29/22 ) The panel will be in voice with text chat transcription, followed by discussion in text chat. Sheila and Mark/Gann will present their views on (1) what the essential characteristics of a podcast and a blog (2) what they are and are not good for as regards teaching, learning and assessment (with a particular focus on Higher Education). Mark will focus on podcasts, drawing on his experience as co-founder and collaborator of Pedagodzilla https://www.pedagodzilla.com/ and his work as a Senior Learning Designer at the University of Durham. Sheila will draw on her experience as a long time blogger at https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/ and use of blogs in various ways as part of her teaching practice. The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Zinnia Zauber presents on "Define Your Difference with Your Lodestar Compass” VWEC Models of Teaching example and presentation about pursuing your passion, utilizing our innovative educational brave spaces to practice telling your story, and ways to prepare students for interviews, proposals, and a promising future! Location: The Superhero’s Journey at Etopia Peninsula in the VWEC Eduverse http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Peninsula/100/144/27 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#blockadelab #chatgpt #virtualreality #schoolisout Image created with Skybox at Blockade Labs https://skybox.blockadelabs.com Echoes in the Virtual Classroom poem was written by ChatGPT. Amidst a landscape of shimmering grids and pulsating lights, The distant chime echoes, drawing curtains on digital nights. Students, trails of code and gleaming hues, Disconnect, leaving behind their interactive clues. The classroom, an expanse of floating nodes and streams, Lingers in a soft glow, powered down from its beams. Desks, more like platforms, fade into the data mist, Awaiting tomorrow's users, with a twist. Instructors, luminous entities of wisdom and lore, Archive the day's encounters, readying for more. For each byte of knowledge shared, a memory is stored, In this silent realm, where curiosity explored. The campus, a nexus of interconnected beams, Grows dim, awaiting tomorrow's dreams. In this quiet, the potential is palpable, vast and wide, For the next cycle, when circuits will once again collide.

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle DD Kiyori (Digital Deceptions) Original Digital compositions in live performance A part of Music Island’s ongoing music series in SecondLife (founded in 2007) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EduNation/40/152/27 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Dr. Christian Jonathan Angel Rueda on "Building Bridges in the Digital Realm: Exploring 3D Immersive Environments and Virtual Reality/Virtual Worlds for Inclusion of Blind and Deaf Individuals in a Multifaceted Society" The importance of creating an inclusive society by utilizing 3D immersive environments and virtual reality. It focuses on the inclusion of individuals with visual and hearing impairments, aiming to bridge the digital gap. By exploring these technologies, we can provide opportunities for blind and deaf individuals to participate in shared virtual experiences, ultimately fostering social inclusion in a multifaceted society. The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Lyr Lobo, Rhiannon Chatnoir, & Sun Tzu on STEAMy AI Tips: AI for STEM education in virtual worlds, research, & the Arts to spark creativity and innovation. This blended reality session meets at the Nonprofit Commons at https://bit.ly/NPCinSL. We will share content in both SL and Zoom. The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #storytelling #literarystudy Valibrarian and Wordsmith in CVL-Caledon Literary Study for a Come join a Science Fiction read-aloud at the VWEC Fireside Deck. All are welcome to read outloud or just listen. Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VWEC%20Eduverse/184/170/30 Story by Jack Finney The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Pi Illios, Sheila Yoshikawa, Valibrarian discussion on Information Literacy in the Metaverse A Virtual Worlds Education Roundtable (VWER) event at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/219/29/22 ) Description: Sharing information in the metaverse is essential and information professionals are needed to help learners navigate new media and virtual environments. We will tour some installations and information landscapes in the 3D virtual world Second Life and discuss Information Literacy in the Metaverse (in text chat and voice) The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Sen Michaelson (KamdenFoxHyde Resident) discusses Language Learning Through Interactive Stories: A look into how the use of interactive and engaging storytelling can aid language learners in their learning. All the language courses are free. Location: Inspiration Bay @ WBH https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/240/193/3808 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Elli Pinion and Valibrarian discuss Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Connects Educators across the Metaverse https://www.vweconsortium.org/ A session to help educators better collaborate across virtual worlds. Meet at the VWEC Eduverse Landing Point http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VWEC%20Eduverse/219/105/45 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#innovativeeducation #peerlearning #collaborativelearning #edtech #moodle In this interview with Dr. Vera Queiroz from http://www.cest.poli.usp.br/en, Dr. Deutsch discusses her insights regarding education. Her insights are particularly relevant in today's world, where we are increasingly connected online. By following her advice, we can create more inclusive and supportive communities where everyone feels welcome and valued. Dr. Nellie Deutsch, a relationship-based mentor and education technology expert, shared her experience of using technology in the classroom and building communities online. She believes that it is important to have a positive attitude, empathy, and a common goal when building a community. She also emphasized the importance of being flexible and adaptable, and celebrating successes along the way. Dr. Deutsch started using technology in the classroom because she wanted to reach each and every student. She was initially scared because she didn't know how to use technology very well, but she learned that her students knew more about PowerPoints than she did. She started building communities online in 2009, and she believes that collaboration is natural and that the minute you believe that it will work, you'll find ways to make it work. Dr. Deutsch believes that empathy is very important in community building. She says that if you group people together and there is a type of dislike for a reason, then the community is not so good. That's why having a common goal is so important. When people have a common goal, they can focus on that and put aside their differences. Dr. Deutsch also believes that it's important to be flexible and adaptable when building a community. Things don't always go according to plan, so it's important to be able to roll with the punches and make changes as needed. She also believes that it's important to celebrate successes along the way. When people feel appreciated and valued, they are more likely to stay engaged and contribute to the community. Dr. Deutsch's insights are valuable for anyone who is interested in building a community, whether it's online or in person. Her emphasis on empathy, collaboration, and a common goal is essential for creating a space where people feel connected and supported. Dr. Deutsch concluded her conversation by emphasizing the importance of being flexible and adaptable when building a community. She said that things don't always go according to plan, so it's important to be able to roll with the punches and make changes as needed. She also believes that it's important to celebrate successes along the way. When people feel appreciated and valued, they are more likely to stay engaged and contribute to the community. Dr. Deutsch's final words were a reminder that building a community takes time and effort, but it's worth it. When you create a space where people feel connected and supported, they can learn and grow together.

#virtualreality #virtualworlds #vwmooc #vwmooc23 #immersivetechnologies Dr. Tricia Thrasher, Christina Cavage, and Dr. Misty Wilson from Immerse https://www.immerse.com High-immersion virtual reality (VR) has recently gained popularity as a language learning tool. Many educators who were early adopters of Second Life have now started exploring whether VR can also offer a meaningful learning environment to their students. This session will provide an overview of what the research says about the affordances and efficacy of the use of VR for language learning. Attendees will also learn how Immerse leverages VR to provide authentic opportunities for learners’ to learn and practice language and see a demo of the platform. The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #castledracula TelePortal Tour#33/ VWMOOC23 Live Session- Castle Dracula * Guide: Hajime Nishimura (Yan Lauria), Abyss Observatory & Valerie Hill (Valibrarian Gegg), Virtual World Education Consortium * Destination: Castle Dracula- A Gothic Horror Experience by Wanders Nowhere http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fort%20Nowhere/128/249/1103 Wanders Nowhere provides wonderful Dinosaur World, Prehistorica. He also provides the world of “Dracula” (Bram Stoker, 1897). In 1897, Jonathan Harker, a solicitor from London, was invited by Count Dracula and visited at Castle Dracula in the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, and disappeared. His fiance, Mina Murray asked us to investigate his disappearance and to return him safely. Your mission is to visit Castle Dracula and collect 16 pages of Jonathan’s diary. When you complete all of them, you will find your own destiny. In a field survey, you need to quest, draw a map, find important things and collect detailed information. In a metaverse, you will do the same things. Other literature tours: 1. Verne’s Nautilus Reconstruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDrReN7A52M 2. Macbeth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smWCr2nuWzU 3. A Cristmas Carol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=662wPOBgi7U 4. War Poetry Archive in Western Front, WWI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqMpr7gGmbQ Past tours 1. http://jogrid.net/abyss/demo.htm 2. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbzA3qdA8L1Xv-SPfQTjDJ-4GfDWa9zIk The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#edunation #virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #educators #Virtlantis Kip Boahn (aka Kip Yellowjacket in Second Life) takes us on a tour of Virtlantis at Edunation where you can learn, teach, and collaborate with others. Introduction to Virtlantis @ Edunation (Free Classroom Spaces, Resources, Training & Support for In-World Educators) + Demo & Simulation of Holodecked Classroom Environments + Overview of Learning Gateway Concept Using Genially & AI Generated Content Creation, etc. The talk aims to provide a general overview of the resources and support available to language instructors and educators at Virtlantis @ Edunation - with a focus on holodecked classroom spaces which can be created in just a few steps in order to make possible quick rezzing and derezzing of ‘learning/classroom scenes’. It's a show and tell tour with explanations on how additional scenes can be used simultaneously to enable a kind of layering of scenes. Initial Meeting Point = Campus @ Edunation http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EduNation/188/102/27 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims Dr. Doris Molero presents The Quest for the Golden Dragon EGG Welcome, brave adventurers, to the Quest for the Dragon Egg! The kingdom of Edunation is in peril, as the dragon mother of the land, has lost her precious egg. Without it, the dragon mother is unable to protect the kingdom from the dark forces that threaten its peace and prosperity. You have been chosen for this important quest, to journey through the treacherous mountains and dense forests, to collect the objects, clues, and eggs that will lead you to the golden dragon egg. To log into EduNation, you can use this landmark hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/EduNation/336/167/22 You will need to get an account and an avatar. To create an account in Kitely and log into EduNation, your entry point is www.kitely.com Next, you can download the right Viewer for OpenSim from here if you have Windows https://www.firestormviewer.org/windows-for-open-simulator/ If you have a Mac https://www.firestormviewer.org/mac-for-open-simulator/ The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Joaquin Gustav on Latin Guitar live performance A part of Music Island’s ongoing music series in SecondLife (founded in 2007) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EduNation/40/152/27 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#RubricCreation #ChatGPTGuides #EducationalTools #AssessmentTips #TableStyleRubric #TeachingWithAI #GradingMadeEasy You can create rubrics with a rubric generator or with Quickrubric by Storyboard That https://www.quickrubric.com or use ChatGPT and the rubric I created on Google docs with the help of ChatGPT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L6ofVjbC_yzYxXpM1Jh6AmDIxfRRvMi0FLPsv-a1bO4/edit?usp=sharing Creating rubrics with ChatGPT can be a straightforward process. Define the Purpose of the Rubric: Before you start, it's essential to know why you're creating the rubric. Is it for a project, a presentation, an essay, or some other assignment? Having a clear purpose will guide the criteria you set. List Down the Criteria: Think about what you're evaluating. For instance, if it's a presentation, you might consider criteria like content, organization, delivery, and visuals. Write down each of these criteria. Determine Performance Levels: Decide on the number of performance levels you want in your rubric. Commonly, rubrics have three to five levels, such as "Excellent," "Good," "Average," "Below Average," and "Poor." Describe Each Level for Every Criterion: This is the most time-consuming step. For each criterion, you'll need to describe what each performance level looks like. For example, under "Content" for a presentation, "Excellent" might be described as "Provides comprehensive information with detailed examples." Assign Point Values (Optional): If you want your rubric to be quantitative, you can assign point values to each performance level. For instance, in a rubric with five levels, "Excellent" might be worth 5 points, "Good" 4 points, and so on. Review and Refine: Once you've drafted your rubric, review it to ensure that the descriptions for each level are clear and distinct from one another. It's also a good idea to share it with a colleague or another teacher for feedback. Use ChatGPT for Feedback and Refinement: If you'd like, you can share your drafted rubric with ChatGPT to get feedback or ask for suggestions on wording, clarity, or any other aspect. Remember, while ChatGPT can provide feedback, it's essential to ensure the rubric aligns with your educational goals and standards. Implement the Rubric: Once you're satisfied with your rubric, you can start using it to evaluate student work. Over time, you might find that you need to make adjustments based on its effectiveness in assessing student performance. Remember, a rubric is a tool to provide structured feedback. It should be clear, fair, and aligned with the learning objectives of the assignment or task. "Create a table-style rubric for a video presentation evaluating the criteria of content accuracy, visual aesthetics, audio clarity, and engagement. The performance levels should be Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average, and Poor." Based on this prompt, ChatGPT would generate a table-style rubric with rows for each criterion (content accuracy, visual aesthetics, etc.) and columns for each performance level (Excellent, Good, etc.), along with descriptions for what each performance level looks like for each criterion.

#avatarappearance #avatar #virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #opensims Beth Ghostraven discusses How to Get Dressed in Second Life and OpenSim. Personalizing your appearance is essential to immersion and learning in virtual worlds. We’ll discuss Second Life and OpenSimulator worlds like Kitely. Beth Ghostraven is a retired teacher-librarian in RL and owner of Ghostraven Professional Attire, classic clothing for educators in Second Life and OpenSim (http://bethghostraven.com). She also owns the Book and Tankard Pub in Victoria City, Caledon, in Second Life. Her outreach and communications activities include: * Communications Chair for the VWBPE Conference http://vwbpe.org * Transcript editor for VWER http://vwer.info * Unofficial liaison between education groups in SL (AKA Spam Queen) For information on events for the educational virtual world groups that she works with, see the Beth Ghostraven’s Picks Calendar at https://tinyurl.com/b5rr2fj5 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle The opening ceremony includes an overview of the MOOC. Attendees will learn about the platforms, organizers, and events that will take place. Sign up here https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114, so you can join the discussions, receive weekly badges, and get your final certificate as a participant and presenter. PowerPoint used in the session: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KtjE8tyC9GFUsk3R0YHBcaV3CPCzGoSGseVedBNuUa4/edit?usp=sharing Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/136/34/95 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle AI Generated Art. Rainforest Exhibit: A virtual world project for Language Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) can potentially revolutionize how we learn languages. By generating unique and creative artwork based on prompts and vocabulary from language lessons. Incorporating AI-generated art into language learning can provide a rich and dynamic learning experience that engages students' creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EduNation/46/34/22 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle Aldo Manutio Abruzzo Original Electronic Compositions (Electro-acoustic live performance) Start at 35:50 The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration

#chatgpt #chatgptplugins #scholarai #academicpapers #peerreview ScholarAI plugin: This plugin provides access to a database of peer-reviewed articles and academic research. It can also help you find relevant papers, generate citations, and create bibliographies. To install a ChatGPT research plugin, you need to have a ChatGPT Plus account. Once you have a Plus account, you can go to the plugin store and search for the plugin you want to install. Once you find the plugin, click the install button and follow the instructions. Once the plugin is installed, you can activate it by going to the settings page and turning on the switch next to the plugin name. To use a ChatGPT research plugin, you need to start a conversation with ChatGPT and tell it that you want to use the plugin. For example, you might say "I want to use the ScholarAI plugin" or "I want to use the Science plugin." ChatGPT will then ask you for more information, such as the topic you are interested in or the keywords you want to search for. Once ChatGPT has the information it needs, it will use the plugin to search for relevant research papers or data. It will then return the results to you. ChatGPT research plugins can be a valuable tool for researchers. They can help you save time, improve your productivity, and produce better research.

#virtualworlds #virtualworldsmooc #secondlife #kitely #opensims #Moodle The ninth annual Second Life MOOC (renamed the Virtual World MOOC in 2018) started in 2014. VWMOOC23 will take place from September 1-30, 2023 on Moodle for Teachers https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 Registration is now open on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Digiworldz, Kitely, Minecraft, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Reality (VR), Virtual Reality (VR), or OpenSim. The MOOC and the live online classes are organized and coordinated by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone and Dr. Valerie Hill. The live presentations (click to access) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-22MwJjXdCQHz3HRNnBjPV1tFkn6M-m3qhAD0mMFEiM/edit?usp=sharing Bios of the presenters are available to download, view, and to print out https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jtbn5VbWKNmw-yIn4Im_tqoxSEszVviDBlzDdkJHsWs/edit?usp=sharing VWMOOC23 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free. There will be 2 learning platforms: Integrating Technology https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=114 and VMMOOC Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chilbo/167/53/97 We also have an exhibition with different presentations where participants will be able to review the slides and get resources from each one of the presenters. You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week. Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the MOOC in Integrating Technology VWMOOC23 MOOC area. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content. The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that you will add to a curation tool such as Padlet wall, Wakelet, Miro, or Flip to save the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences. Registration is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuCgqjkoGNP75p40pdVFMOsn9z39eYmL#/registration