jumping in with both feet building cua sl
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Presentation given for Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, and Museums Conference, April 25, 2009TRANSCRIPT
Jumping in with Both Feet: Building a SL Presence for
CUA
Karen Huffman & Bianca LipscombVirtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, &
Museums ConferenceApril 25, 2009
Agenda
• Who we are • Overview: CUA 742 course
• Project team approach
• Methods employed
• Key takeaways & learnings
Overview: Library Technologies & Project Management
LSC 742 core structure (or building blocks): • Framework
• Technology & Impact
• Project management
• Evaluation & analysis
SL Team Focus
S.W.O.T Model Determine: • Stakeholders• Mission • Goals & Objectives
Products:• Business case• Presentation
Getting Our Feet Wet....
CUA's Island
NASA's Explorer Island
Wall Walks: Top Picks
Alliance Virtual Island
Catholic NOW
Wall Walks: Top Picks (con't)
U.S. Holocaust Museum
Princeton University
Drivers: Keeping Project Focused
Hunters: Research
Focused on the following: • Pros: What works in SL
education (e.g., benefits) • Cons: What doesn't work in SL
(e.g., set backs, risks) • Trends & analysis
Gatherers: Surveys & Interviews
Employed two methods for collecting data: 1-on-1 Interviews• SLIS Faculty • CPIT staff• Master's Student in the
School of Architect Survey• Current SLIS students• SLIS alumni• Faculty and staff• Adjuncts
Builders: Design & Sustainability
Key Takeaways & Learnings