Several educators gathered around the DEN in SL campfire to just chat and share tonight. We even roasted virtual marshmellos! There were questions about copyright, discussions about how to handle keeping the computers clean from germs. Of course there was some venting on budget cuts, not enough time, how to help teachers take risks. We
It's a Wrap! Pack your Curiosity and Go!
This past Wednesday night Demb Oh ( aka Steve Dembo) shared his Discovery Student Adventure to South Africa. The trip sounded so exciting! Listening to Demb Oh, his passion and excitement were clear on how meaningful this experience was to him, the other educators and the students who traveled with him. The teachers and students
It's a Wrap! – "Sharks after Dark"!
A great time was had at the “Sharks after Dark” event co-hosted by DEN in SL and PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors in Second Life. First everyone learned how to use their gear. Groups of six were sent on automated, guided, informational shark dives. There was time to explore the expanded sim after
Sharks after Dark! Register now!
Don’t miss out out on this fantastic adventure to help celebrate Discovery Shark Week! It will be held on Saturday, Aug 8th from 8 AM SLT – 10 AM SLT. This past Wednesday we gathered by the sandbox to check out our dive gear. Those who register now, will need to inform us if they
It's a Wrap! Pack Your Curiosity and GO!
The photos were amazing, and the stories were told with passion. Last night Augustus Godenot ( Ken Shelton RL) with the help of ROW Drumbeat ( Carol Anne Mcguire RL ) shared their adventure made possible by Discovery Student Adventure. Check out the student blogs about Australia to learn more about the hands on learning
Reminder: Conference Debrief and Decompress session this Wednesday July 8th
Why wait another month to share all the great things you learned at conferences so far this year? Now is the time to share and maybe catch something you missed. We want to hear about new sites, new tools and all the new ideas that made your head spin at NECC and other conferences you
It's a Wrap!
Tonight the DEN in SL hosted a Newbie Session led by Beth Kohnke. We had a small group and were able to address individual needs. We learned how to open boxes, use gestures & animations, find events in SL and use voice. We had a great time and we hope the new members of our
NECC Prep Sessions a Big Hit!
Over the past week we’ve held several informal discussions to share ideas for those attending NECC for the first time. JessieMarie Flanagan held one last Sunday at 2 DP, and last night we held a joint discussion on Capitol Hill with NECC Program Chair, Anita McAnear ( RL), Ilse Markova ( SL). There is one
It's a Wrap! Tour of the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum
For those of you who missed our tour of the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum, the pictures below hopefully will encourage you to go visit on your own. Our tour guides passionately shared their vision with us. If you are lucky when you go to visit, they will be on hand to guide you and answer
Come Take a Tour of the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum in Second Life
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 5 PM SLT ( 7 PM CST, 8 PM EST) as we are honored to have Pennelope Riggles (Creative Director for the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum in Second Life and DEN STAR educator Telos String give us a guided tour of the new museum and discussion
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