3D Virtual Worlds: June 30th 2009 - Fully Booked

Date

June 30th 2009

Venue

Bonhill House
1-3 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A 4BX

Information

Virtual Worlds are increasingly being used to provide rich learning
environments in which teachers can engage learners in new and engaging
ways.

This event was aimed at both those that know little about Virtual Worlds, and need an introduction to look at ways in which it might help them in their work, and those that have some experience and wish to make more of it in their professional life.

Led by Chris Smith (Shamblesguru in Second Life), the day explored Second Life as a environment for Teacher CPD, how one Local Authority is using SL, SL Teen Grid and how some schools are using this with teenagers, and alternative lower cost ‘walled garden’ virtual worlds for younger age groups.

Prgramme

9.45      Welcome, Gareth Davies
10.00    General Introduction to Virtual Worlds inc Second Life: setting the scene, Chris Smith
11.00    Break, Networking
11.30    The Teen Grid (students 13-18) in Second Life: Panel Discussion, Chris Smith
12.45    Lunch
1.30      Local Authorities using second life, Carol Rainbow
2.30      OpenSIM and alternatives, Leon Cych
3.30      Break, networking
3.45      Plenary / Conclusions / Prize Giving, Gareth Davies
4.15      Finish

Please note:
Delegates were encouraged to bring a laptop as the day involved some hands-on activity during the seminar.