campus events for second life- campus technology 2010 pre-conference
DESCRIPTION
Presentation Description: This hands-on workshop will address events as one use of the virtual world, Second Life. Virtual worlds such as this provide many opportunities for engagement and immersion. During the workshop participants and presenters will discuss possible events, evaluate advertising possibilities, considerations for a world-wide audience and the limitations of the Second Life platform.TRANSCRIPT
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Step 1: Quick Survey-http://bit.ly/campustechSL
Step 2: http://www.secondlife.com
Welcome!
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Planning Campus Events for the Virtual World
of Second Life
Catherine Dutton, PhD & Jean MankoffSL: Catherine Soderstrom & Gno Jewell
Instructional Support ServicesTexas Woman’s University
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
3 Campuses
Denton, Dallas & HoustonEnrollment: 12,000
10- 100% online programs
20% are 100% onlineNon-traditional student population
undergraduate average age 25Primarily female
Texas Woman’s University
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Virtual presentations
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Why Second Life?
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Spring 2007 First course enters SLOffi cial Explorations Begin
Summer 2007 Island Purchase Development of spaceRegent’s presentation
Fall 2007 Community presentations
& OrientationsTwo courses - Family Sciences & Theatre
Spring 2008 Knowledgebase & Policy Development, Family Science Course1st event: Student Research Symposium in SL
TWU in SL- When we began…
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Summer 2008 Develop Training MaterialsTwo family Science Courses
Fall 2008 Dance Department enters SLFamSci courses cont …
Spring 2009 Island redesignAlumni Events- Guest Speakers2nd Research Symposium in SLArt Gallery OpeningDance Student Video Exhibition
Summer 2009 Veteran’s Student AssociationHistoric Recreation of Little Chapel
Fall 2009 Dance Department – Digital Dissertation SymposiumLibrary Sciences space
Spring 20102nd Virtual Alumni Event3rd Research Symposium in SL
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Technical Environment
Advertising Content/Activities
Event Management
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Technical
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
EquipmentHeadsets & MicrophonesVideo Cards/ComputersWireless vs Wired connectionsAdditional Software
Second Life AccessApplication installedCreating AccountsLogin to Second Life
Pre-Event Considerations
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Second Life Limitations
Users must have an account
Sim limitations- 100, 80, 40
New users will need some orientation
Rez-time and Lag
Linden Dollars
Security
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Setti ng Preferences
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Content & Activities
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Is the event appropriate for SL?
speakers
music
Art exhibit
research
simulationRole playopen house
discussions
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
GreetingPost event chatterTransporting peopleTime and space for socializationInteractive activities like dancing!Orientation/TroubleshootingFeedback
Timing
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Your event?
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Environment Planning
Environment Planning
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Spacing & ChatLarge spaces–chat bridgeVoice- parcel land settings
4- Sim design to accommodate large groupsLanding point vs Event location
Considerations for Creating Event Spaces
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Landing PointsVoice Parcel Setti ngs
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Can we use what we already have?
Flexible spacesBuild or hire?
ScriptsAnimationsTextures3-d Modeling
One time “special” spaces
Resource: www.xstreetsl.com
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
What exactly do we need?What do we buy? landscaping-
Life is Good & Heart Garden furniture-
check poses firstxstreetsl.com
visitor counterxstreetsl.com
What do we get free?Scripted Seating
NMC Learning SimEvaluation Drop
IBM
TeleporterTransport- golf cartCampus SignageCampus BuildingsArt
What do we make?
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
What do you see when you sit down?
New user accessibility& ease in moving
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Environment Evaluation
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
xstreetsl.comVisitor Counters
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Signage (hovertext vs texture)Arrows on ground
Distinct pathways
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Hovertext item& Texture item
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Embed Troubleshooting Directions & Signs in Environment
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Modeling after RL? Refreshments
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Event Management
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
In World Greeters-identify with titles & t-shirts
Group chat for quick aid
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Group Chat & Group Titles
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Event Staff Roles
GreetersModeratorTech helpPhotographer(s)VideographerTranscribers - for non-voice users
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Area Scanners- Mystitool
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Staff Orientations prior to eventsEmpower staff- land management toolsWhat to do if?SL Skills ReviewEvent layout
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
SecurityEmpower facilitators to handle situations by training prior to the event
Check land settings (no rezzing, auto-return, no pushing, etc)
IM individuals causing problemsNew users may appear to be causing trouble when
they’re having problems.
If there are expectations about clothing, put in invite.
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Land Setti ngsFreeze, Eject and Ban
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Quick Glance Guides
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Gift Bags & Group InvitesContacts for future events
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Group Invites
Activity
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
We focus on 6 areas:Total # of AttendeesRL LocationsHow they found out about eventWho they are (RL or SL)Who returns laterAssociation with TWU We do it through:
SurveysVisitor CountersProfile SurfingIndividual Conversations
Evaluations
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Shared MediaEvaluation
Activity
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Shared Media
Etherpad- http://typewith.me/ Google docsGoogle WaveDabbleboardGoogle ModeratorAdobe ConnectAdobe Connect Now (3 users free)UstreamYoutube
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Other examples: http://secondlife.com/destinations/sharedmedia
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Advertising
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Who is your target audience?Greater SL Population SL educators
Campus Population
AlumniDistance
Students
I’d just like someone to come….
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
E-mailWord of Mouth
Linked In
Second Life Groups
SLED Listserv
Second Life Events
On Campus Signs
RL Event Handouts
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Second Life Eventswww.secondlife.com/eventsPost event at least 24 hours in advance- 72 or more recommended for optimal attendanceInclude who is hosting the event, if voice is needed, and clear description
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Advertising
Second Life Groups
Post in group chat 15-20 minutes prior to eventInclude SLURL for easy teleporting (Map- Copy SLURL)Include event start time and brief description
What are your favorite groups?
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Activity
Taking Photos Using Snapzilla
Snapzilla – snapshots e-mailed from SL to [email protected] or [email protected]
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
ChallengesMeeting demands of two audiencesSL Downtime- backupTotal misunderstandings about event locationAccidentally blocking access to islandRL Tour guide appears naked Copyright concerns
Despite what we’d like to believefew people on ourcampus actively use/know SL
New users every time
“I’m not dressed appropriately” and “I look too new to attend”
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Event OutcomesAlumni Event: more people attended in world than they
have had face to face for the past two years
Symposium Presenters: Please do it again next year!Include information on copyright for presenters– possible form forpresenters indicating that all is original work or that they have securedproper rights for video/music
“I feel like a real TWU Pioneer today” ‐Valerie Hill, doctoral student
Would you come to another event? Resounding YES!
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Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University
Catherine Dutt on, PhDSL: Catherine SoderstromE-mail: cdutt [email protected]
Jean MankoffSL: Gno Jewell
E-mail: [email protected]