Archive for May 15th, 2008
Larry Pixel (aka Larry Johnson) :
May 15, 2008 11:30pm
The 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 ... more » »
CDB Barkley (aka Alan Levine) :
May 15, 2008 09:54pm
A stunning new Second Life art show will be opening this Saturday on NMC Campus. "Kiss the Sky" is the definitive exhibition of Hyperformalism in the world of Second Life®, and is a brand new collection of Second Life art curated by DC Spensley (aka DanCoyote Antonelli).
Virtual worlds are a place for discovering new territories and exploring meaning outside the context of the material world. Even in virtual worlds there is an avant garde, a native artform spawned from ... more » »
CDB Barkley (aka Alan Levine) :
May 15, 2008 08:46pm
Look for two events coming up tied to the International Day for Sharing Life Stories, which is Friday, May 16, 2008. During the day, you can be in a Second Life story circle! Any group in SL can get self-organized and participate.
In each story circle, each teller will prompt the next teller the American Indian way, by handing him/her a talking stick.
Organize a group! Make sure at least one member has the talking stick, which anyone can ... more » »
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