Emerging Technology – Second Life Chat & Chew
Join fellow Towson faculty and staff members at a casual chat & chew session focused on Second Life. Bring your lunch, ideas, experiences, resources, etc., and meet other Second Lifers in person.
When: October 14, 2009
Time: noon ? 1 p.m.
Where: CK 404A
Emerging Technology – Second Life 101 – An Introduction to Second Life
This hands-on workshop is an introduction to Second Life (SL) and addresses SL basics such as avatar creation and navigation. The workshop is designed to help faculty interested in exploring the possible instructional uses of virtual environments including how to conduct virtual field trips. No experience required.
Workshop topics include:
? Creating your avatar (creating a SL account)
? Altering the appearance of your avatar
? Navigation techniques (walking, running, flying and teleporting)
? Networking and communication methods (Friends, Instant Messaging, Groups)
? How to buy, collect, and share in-world objects
? Taking pictures in-world
Prerequisites: No experience required
When: October 21, 2009
Time: noon ? 1:30 p.m.
Where: CK 404B
Also look for these Teaching @ Towson workshops:
Online Instruction Panel – Featuring TU Faculty
Friday, October 16
10:30 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m.
Cook 507 (The Towson Room)
Thinking Outside Lecture
When: October 23, 2009
Time: noon ? 1:30 p.m.
Where: CK 404B
