Are you interested in learning about the virtual world of Second Life? Do you want to use Second Life in your classroom or your library? If so, please join the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, classes in Second Life coming up in May. These classes are open to anyone interested in SL, though some experience in SL is required for the second two courses listed. Second Life 101 May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm SL time (Galik) New to Second Life? It’s a whole new world. Having trouble navigating, flying, and getting dressed? Join Barbara Galik (Puglet Dancer) for four fun and interactive sessions which will assist you with Second Life Basics, acquaint you with educational and other great places to go, teach you how to design an avatar – virtual persona, and give you the skills you need to enjoy Second Life. For additional information and to register: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/SL101.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Setting Up an Educational Presence in Second Life May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sl time Looking to set up an educational presence in Second Life but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn about planning, needs assessment, goals, expectations, buying or renting land, where to find help, prefab versus building, challenges, positives, teaching tools in Second Life such as Power point, class management, groups permissions, communication, and evaluating your presence once you have it set up. We will take field trips so students can see and discuss some of the educational presences in Second Life. For additional information and to register: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/edpres.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intermediate Virtual World Librarianship – programming and planning May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm SLT Learn about virtual worlds in general and what libraries are doing in them. Discuss how to plan events, programs, and training in Second Life – considerations, techniques, and technical considerations. Different types of libraries use virtual worlds for different purposes – get ideas and discuss roles for all types of libraries- public, academic, school, and special. Experience immersive learning in Second Life and how this enables librarians, students, educators and residents to engage and live the period in addition to reading and lectures. For additional information and to register: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/Intermed.html Marianne Steadley Continuing Professional Development Program Director 501 E. Daniel St. Champaign IL 61820 217/244-2751 Fax: 217/244-3302