"Today Linden Lab announced that they are closing the teen grid. This business decision helps them to refocus in order to become a more sustainable business long into the future. Personally, I thank Linden Lab for sticking with the teen grid for so…"
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R.I.P. Teen Second Life
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RezEd at GLS
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Westley Field replied to Barry Joseph's discussion Eulogizing TSL in the group R.I.P. Teen Second LifeWestley Field joined Barry Joseph's group
R.I.P. Teen Second Life
From January 2006 through the end of 2010, Linden Lab, the creators of Second Life, managed a youth-only version called Teen Second Life.This group was created as place for people, both young and old, to remember TSL and what it meant to us.See More
Westley Field replied to Westley Field's discussion Virtual Conference in the group RezEd at GLS"Appreciate your efforts Barry. Both Scott and I realise how difficult changing the world can be and you guys are certainly doing a great job of doing that.
I am experimenting with running a conference on educational leadership soon and will attempt…"
Barry Joseph replied to Westley Field's discussion Virtual Conference in the group RezEd at GLS"We couldn't agree with you more. That's why we will continue to have quarterly events in a virtual worlds, such as the March RezEd Meet-up.
I am sure you'd also agree there is something worth the time and effort for the in-person as…"
Scott Grant / Kaylee West (Xilin Yifu) replied to Westley Field's discussion Virtual Conference in the group RezEd at GLS"Hi Barry,
Like Westley, as an educator deeply interested and engaged in education in VWs I would like to be able to participate in the conference, but due to geographic location cannot make it to the RL venue. I am a little surprised that at a…"
Barry Joseph replied to Westley Field's discussion Virtual Conference in the group RezEd at GLS"In regards to people watching/interacting remotely, we have no current plans but will be looking at that after registration officially opens. We will be documenting it for future listening and viewing.
In regards to your presenting remotely...…"
Westley Field replied to Westley Field's discussion Virtual Conference in the group RezEd at GLS"I would love an opportunity to sit in on a panel or present something. I would love to see the best stuff so happy for you to recommend. Certainly keen to see where you guys are up to.
Not possible to make it partly virtual?"
Barry Joseph replied to Westley Field's discussion Virtual Conference in the group RezEd at GLS"Wes, Unfortunately (and ironically?) it's not looking very good, but if we do have the resources we'd need, what would you like to see?"
Profile Information
- What is your interest in virtual worlds?
- K12
- What virtual worlds are you interested in?
- Second Life
- About Me:
- I direct the 'Skoolaborate' virtual worlds Initiative that involves many schools from around the Globe who participate in a safe educational environment. Skoolaborate is a series of private islands. The project is driven by the needs and voices of the partner schools and is open only to those schools, their students and teachers. I also Director of Online Learning and Manager of IT at MLC School in Sydney.
It has been such an opportunity to work with talented students, teachers and educators from all around the world. To see then selflessy sharing theri ideas and skills is refreshing.
- Website:
- http://www.skoolaborate.com
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 9:40pm on September 4, 2008,
Lucy Denton said… - Hey Mr.Field,
I joined too! See you later :)
Lucy
- At 9:26pm on September 4, 2008,
Emily said… - hi low :) i've joined :) i liked the Curriculum stuff :) very useful considering that we've (or at least i have) been having trouble finding how to phrase the tasks correctly
See you later :)
- At 1:55pm on May 6, 2008,
Bronwyn Stuckey said… - Hi Wes
Seems we manage to find each other in all the places we hang out!
I am keynoting at the EQ Get Intense Conference (Game in Learning) and I want to give good info about Skoolaborate amongst the virtual world for education when I talk. My people need to talk to your people in one of the places we hang out ;-)
- At 9:24pm on April 22, 2008, Barry Joseph said…
- Welcome Wes! Btw, I don't think your video is working properly.
- At 8:20pm on April 22, 2008,
Global Kids said… - Thanks Westley & Welcome! We would love to have you contribute to the discussion. We will email you with details on ways you can get involved as a guest moderator.
- At 5:38pm on April 22, 2008, Westley Field said…
- What a great initiative - congrats to all involved, I hope that I can contribute to the discussion.
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