Archive for January, 2010

PBS Frontline – Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier

Metanomics : Jan 28, 2010 04:09pm

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus The first show of the Metanomics spring season began on Wednesday, January 27 at 12 pm PST, when host Robert Bloomfield interviewed Douglas Rushkoff, correspondent and writer of Frontline’s Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier – a PBS documentary that explores how our lives have changed due to our digital world. From how we learn, work, play and even make war, ... more » »

PBS Frontline – Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier

Metanomics : Jan 28, 2010 04:09pm

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus The first show of the Metanomics spring season began on Wednesday, January 27 at 12 pm PST, when host Robert Bloomfield interviewed Douglas Rushkoff, correspondent and writer of Frontline’s Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier – a PBS documentary that explores how our lives have changed due to our digital world. From how we learn, work, play and even make war, ... more » »

Virtual World’s Best Practices in Education Conference – Community Forum

Metanomics : Jan 28, 2010 08:31am

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus Metanomics Community Forum Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12pm SLT/PST for a discussion with two of the Virtual World’s Best Practices in Education Conference co-chairs: Zana Kohime and Marty Snowpaw. The Virtual World Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) conference originated from the 2007 Second Life Best Practices in Education Conference. As a grassroots, community-based conference, it attracts faculty, instructors, trainers, administrators, ... more » »

Virtual World’s Best Practices in Education Conference – Community Forum

Metanomics : Jan 28, 2010 08:31am

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus Metanomics Community Forum Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12pm SLT/PST for a discussion with two of the Virtual World’s Best Practices in Education Conference co-chairs: Zana Kohime and Marty Snowpaw. The Virtual World Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) conference originated from the 2007 Second Life Best Practices in Education Conference. As a grassroots, community-based conference, it attracts faculty, instructors, trainers, administrators, ... more » »

Virtual World’s Best Practices in Education Conference – Community Forum

Metanomics : Jan 28, 2010 08:31am

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus Metanomics Community Forum Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12pm SLT/PST for a discussion with two of the Virtual World’s Best Practices in Education Conference co-chairs: Zana Kohime and Marty Snowpaw. The Virtual World Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) conference originated from the 2007 Second Life Best Practices in Education Conference. As a grassroots, community-based conference, it attracts faculty, instructors, trainers, administrators, ... more » »

Virtual Worlds, State of the Union: Season Highlights

Metanomics : Jan 22, 2010 10:07am

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus Since 2007, Metanomics has been at the center of our understanding of the serious uses of virtual worlds. Spanning over 80 episodes, host Robert Bloomfield has interviewed leading figures in enterprise, education and new media in an effort to bring more understanding to virtual spaces.   Click here to download ... more » »

Season Highlights White Paper

Metanomics : Jan 20, 2010 07:31am

NMC Campus Observer Note... You can watch this Metanomics show live at Outreach (87, 125, 34) on NMC Campus Since 2007, Metanomics has been at the center of our understanding of the serious uses of virtual worlds. Spanning over 80 episodes, host Robert Bloomfield has interviewed leading figures in enterprise, education and new media in an effort to bring more understanding to virtual spaces. The Metanomics Season Highlights takes a close look at the topics and questions raised by guests during the ... more » »

Interview with (Dr) Aurili Oh- “Learning in the Wild of a Virtual World”

CDB Barkley (aka Alan Levine) : Jan 12, 2010 12:05am

We recently got word that Aurili Oh (aka Suzanne Aurilio from San Diego State University) recently finished her PhD dissertation on a study of how informal learning happens in Second Life. We thought it would be interesting to talk to her about her research, what she learned, and implications for teaching and learning in virtual worlds. Interview with Aurili Oh [14 Mb MP3 19:22] I've been more interested in talking to educators given several recent articles / blog posts suggesting "Second life ... more » »

Immersive Learning: It’s Game On!

CDB Barkley (aka Alan Levine) : Jan 11, 2010 11:09pm

Through an IM from our pal Down Under, chief Jokaydian-- JoKay Wollongong (aka Jo Kay who is from Wollongong, the luckiest avatar name choice ever!)-- we enjoyed this fantastic video created by education.au's Immersive Learning Unit. What's great is that it includes excellent educational applications in several virtual worlds platforms (Second LIfe, Quest Atlantis and World of Warcraft) but also interviews and real videos of faculty and students engaged in the activities. And w00t- if you look closely, you will identify ... more » »



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