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FINAL DAYS to register for Second Life courses starting this week!
Immersive Learning in 3D Virtual Environments
What skills and techniques from other disciplines does one need to learn/use/modify, in order to take the classroom and the library forward to future incarnations? One of the hot topics in the world of MUVE's, MMORPG's, and game-based education is Immersive Learning (IL). Immersive Learning uses the ability of environments to supply information, and to engage more of the learner's cognitive "package" than does a traditional read-lecture-and-discuss format. This course will begin by examining a few basic concepts of IL and looking at Second Life as an IL environment. The majority of the class will explore ways that educators can conduct (and librarians can support) IL classes and incorporate IL into their existing practices as well as breaking new ground.
Week One: Introduction to immersive learning
Week Two: Second Life as an immersive learning environment
Week Three: Immersive education in virtual space
Week Four: Technologies of learning
Week Five: Immersive learning library programs
Week Six: Immersive reference services
Instructors: JJ Jacobson (JJ Drinkwater) and S. Thompson (Hypatia Dejavu)
Audience: Open to all interested in learning more about teaching and learning in virtual worlds. Students should have experience navigating in Second Life.
Dates and times: February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, and 13 from 7:30 - 9:30 am SL (US Pacific) time
Location:Second Life
Cost: $250
To register: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/IL.html
Introduction to Virtual World Librarianship
What is it like to work as a librarian in the virtual world of Second Life (SL)? What skills and knowledge are needed? What resources are available? This is a hands-on course that will introduce you to providing reference services and building collections and exhibits in Second Life, to planning programs and events, and to the skills needed for the 21st century librarian in a virtual world.
Week One: Introduction to Course and Reference in SL
Week Two: Collections, Resources, and Exhibits in SL
Week Three: Management and Programs in SL
Week Four: Skills for 21st Century Librarians in Virtual Worlds
Instructors: S. Thompson (Hypatia Dejavu), Rhonda Trueman (Abbey Zenith), Lori Bell (Lorelei Junot) and JJ Jacobson (JJ Drinkwater)
Audience: Open to anyone interested in learning more about libraries and other information resources and services in Second Life. Recommend students feel comfortable in Second Life.
Section One: February 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7:30 - 9:30 am SL (US Pacific)
Location: Info Island, Second Life
Cost: $125
To register: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/Intro.html
For additional information on all Second Life courses offered by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, visit: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/
Marianne Steadley
Continuing Professional Development Program Director
501 E. Daniel St. Champaign IL 61820
217/244-2751
Fax: 217/244-3302
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