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NMC Announces $100,000 in Virtual Learning Prizes
Posted May 15th, 2008 by NMCThe New Media Consortium (NMC) announced today the call for proposals for the 2008-09 NMC Virtual Learning Prize, a $100,000 competitive program of awards intended to create a collection of innovative open-source learning experiences that make use of the unique attributes of a virtual learning environment. (See the press release.)
As many as 20 NMC Virtual Learning Prizes will be awarded in 2008. Each of the US$5,000 awards will provide a cash incentive paid to the awardee of $500 as well as $4,500 in expert development assistance from the NMC Virtual Worlds team to create the learning experience. The range of inworld services available to awardees to actualize the proposed ideas includes professional building, scripting, design, animation, avatar design, and/or related services.
Get your talking stick for the story circles in SL - May 16 noon SLT
Posted May 13th, 2008 by anaventura
In each story circle, each teller will prompt the next teller the American Indian way, by handing her a talking stick.
"Storytelling in Virtual Environments" in SL - New speaker added!
Posted May 7th, 2008 by anaventuraAs announced here before, on Saturday May 17 at 10 AM PDT the Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS) is proposing a reflection on storytelling in virtual environments in the form of a panel in Second Life. This will be part of the celebration of the International Day for Sharing Life Stories which will have happened the day before, May 16.
We added one person to our excellent line-up of speakers: Dale Jarvis, storyteller, folklorist and performer will be in-world - and in Canada in RL. Other speakers logging in from Spain, China, New Zealand and the US, and covering areas from multimedia journalism to virtual performance.
Joe Lambert (Director, Center for Digital Storytelling) and Ana Boa-Ventura (PhD Candidate, University of Texas at Austin) will be moderating.
Come join us!
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Panel in Second Life | Storytelling in virtual environments
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM PDT (Check http://www.worldtimezone.com for local times)
NMC CEO Larry Johnson Metanomics Interview
Posted May 5th, 2008 by Alan Levine
On Friday April 25, NMC CEO Larry Johnson was a guest interviewee for the Metanomics series, the weekly live show that takes place in, and is broadcast live from Second Life.
As part of an event atClever Zebra's vBusiness Expo, in this interview, Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield asked Larry about the NMC's Virtual worlds programs and then discussed more on Larry's recent experience testifying before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet of the US Congress.
You can also find an audio recording of this interview plus soon a transcript, at http://metanomics.net/larry-johnson
University of the Pacific Opens Second Life Campus
Posted May 5th, 2008 by Jim PhillipsJoin us on at 1:00 PM PT on Wednesday, May 6, for the opening of the new Second Life campus for the University of the Pacific. Meet at U Pacific (166,141,22) under the iconic replica of Burns Tower.
"U Pacific" is a based on the real campus area around Burns Tower. For those at the university, you can meet at Pacific Theater for a live demonstration and virtual ribbon cutting of the Pacific campus. Elizabeth Griego will officiate the ceremony. For all attendees, a virtual dance party with live DJ will follow.
NMC CEO Johnson testifies to Congress on Virtual Worlds
Posted April 9th, 2008 by NMCNMC CEO Larry Johnson was asked to present testimony on the nature and state of virtual worlds on Tuesday, April 1, before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Also presenting at the same hearing was Philip Rosedale, founder of Linden Lab and the inventor of Second Life.
Members of the NMC community are invited to comment on the text of Johnson’s remarks in a special CommentPress version of the report that can be reached at http://wp.nmc.org/mrpixel/
The hearing was webcast live, and an archive is available:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorld...
For more, including a pdf of Johnson's comments, please see the Committee on Energy and Commerce website:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/
Immersive Worlds: A New Home Campus?
Posted April 6th, 2008 by longpdI created this four page handout for a talk on Immersive Worlds given at the 2008 University Continuing Education Association conference.
UCEA Handout (PDF 10.2 Mb)
Video: Congressional Hearing on Virtual Worlds
Posted April 1st, 2008 by Alan LevineNMC CEO Larry Johnson was one of four leaders who presented testimony on the nature and state of virtual worlds Tuesday, April 1, before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Also presenting at the same hearing is Phillip Rosedale, founder of Linden Lab and the inventor of Second Life. For more information see Mr Pixel Goes to Washington and continue the conversation in our CommentPress published version of Larry's presented remarks. The video recording is now available: http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorld... 
Registration
Posted March 6th, 2008 by NMC
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FIT hosts conference "Teaching and Learning in Four Dimensions"
The Fashion Institute of Technology is hosting a "Technology Day" conference, "Teaching and Learning in Four Dimensions" on friday, April 25. The conference is on the intersection of teaching, learning and technology, with a special focus on 3d technology and virtual worlds in the fashion industries. Guest speakers include W. James Au , Louise Guay of My Virtual Model , Shenlei Winkler , and Elaine Polvinen. Click here for more information and to register.
