Untitled Document 7/2/10 9:39 PM

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21,
2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Pre Session – required to participate in future sessions (must complete before June 10)

Introduction:
Are you looking for new ways to engage your students or your employees? Many of today’s top companies, such as IBM, Dell, BMW, and Sun
Microsystems and many universities are using a Web 2.0 tool called “virtual worlds.” The training opportunities in virtual worlds are limitless.

Companies and universities are using this new technology to reinvigorate their training and educational programs. Virtual worlds allow
additional opportunities to showcase your products, train your employees, share resources, and give one on one experience without large training
and travel budgets. The best part of virtual worlds is creating a whole new you, called an avatar. Come join the fun. To participate in this session
you will first need to do a system check to ensure that your computer and internet service provider are up to the task.

Objectives:
The objective of this virtual world pre-session is to determine if your computer and internet service provider are capable of running Second Life.

Successful participants will be able to do the following:

Download, install, and set-up a new Second Life Account

Create the “new” you, known as an avatar
Explore Orientation Island with new skills of being able to change your appearance, teleport to new islands, fly and walk to new locations,
view objects and be able to sit down and enjoy your island experience
Have a hidden desire to be able to teleport to new islands, update their appearance, meet new people, and have fun learning new and
sometimes challenging technology

Unsuccessful participants will experience one or more of the following:

Unable to download and install Second Life (slow internet service, this is a large program)
Unable to open Second Life or system crashes frequently (possibly due to lack of memory or video card)
Unable to view graphics in Second Life (possibly due to lack of memory or video card)
Unable to modify your appearance
Unable to communicate with others in Second Life
Unable to log-on due to firewall settings
Frustration with this new technology

If you experienced problems, but would still like to participate you may try using a different computer, install additional memory, or perhaps
update your video card.

Activities:

Session Introduction, Breeze Presentation: http://breeze.cudenver.edu:8080/p55109662/

Introduction to Second Life Power Point (PDF file)
Introduction to Second Life (video 4:27)
Get started in Second Life
Review computer system requirements to see if minimum is met.
Register for a SecondLife account (June 7-9)
Download and install the Second Life software. (June 7-9)
Create an avatar (June 7-9)
Activate your Second Life account. After registering, an email will be sent to you. You must click
on the link in the email to activate your account. (June 7-9)
Please note: if your computer does not meet the system requirements or your computer is
blocked by a firewall, you may not be able to participate in the Second Life activities.
Login and enter Second Life. Complete the Orientation Island tutorial. (June 7-10)
Send your avatar name and a short description of your avatar and what you saw in Second Life to
Michelle Fisher (mifisher@csufresno.edu) and Dave Young (David.Young@ucdenver.edu). (no later
than Tuesday, June 10). You will be notified by Wednesday, June 11 if you were successful.

Resource: A Glimpse inside Second Life.

file:///Users/Jill/Documents/Virtual%20Worlds%20Workshop/VM-pre.html Page 1 of 2
Untitled Document 7/2/10 9:39 PM

Planning Ahead for the Workshop:

This is a hands on virtual experience with synchronous meetings Sunday through Friday. The facilitators will
meet you each day at the following locations:

Sunday, June 15: Meet at ASTD Orientation Island at either 10-11 a.m. MT or 8-9 p.m MT. This is an alternate orientation site to give you
more practice in Second Life. Your facilitators (look for red shoes) will be there to assist you.
Monday, June 16: Meet at 8-9 p.m. MT at Education Island. At this meeting we will assist you in setting up your sound in preparation of
Tuesday's meeting with Alex Heiphetz. We will also assist you in taking a photograph of yourself.
Tuesday, June 17 (required): Meet at 10 a.m. MT at Education Island. Alex Heiphetz will speak on educational opportunities and how
people are using Second Life and give us a tour of his island.
Wednesday, June 18: Meet at Train for Success at 8-8:30 p.m. MT. Your facilitators will be available to answer questions.
Thursday, June 19 (required): Meet at Train for Success at 7-8 p.m. MT. Anders Gronstedt will share additional information about what
virtual worlds are available, what it costs to use virtual worlds, and answer your questions.
Friday, June 20: Meet at 8-9 p.m. Friday at a designated location for a Virtual World Costume Party. Remember to wear your red shoes.
Come dressed in your new look or change at the party. This will give you the opportunity for one last photo.
Saturday, June 21: On the final day, you will share a story of your experience in Second Life and post your "newbie" picture and your
final avatar transformation..

file:///Users/Jill/Documents/Virtual%20Worlds%20Workshop/VM-pre.html Page 2 of 2
Untitled Document 7/2/10 9:40 PM

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21,
2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Pre Session – required to participate in future sessions (must complete before June 10)

Day 1 – Getting Started in Second Life (Sunday)

Introduction:
In this session you will go through some activities that will ensure you are able to participate in the Virtual
Worlds conference session.

Objectives:
After completing this session, you will conduct a self-paced pre-check to determine if you are able to
participate in the Virtual Worlds web conference. After completing this session, you will be able to create an
avatar and navigate in a virtual world to at least three new educational locations.

Activities:

Session Introduction, Breeze Presentation: http://breeze.cudenver.edu:8080/p55109662/

Introduction to Second Life
Get started in Second Life
Review computer system requirements to see if minimum is met.
Register for a SecondLife account
Download and install the Second Life software.
Create an avatar
Activate your Second Life account. After registering, an email will be sent to you. You must click
on the link in the email to activate your account.
Please note: if your computer does not meet the system requirements or your computer is
blocked by a firewall, you may not be able to participate in the Second Life activities. However,
you may still view the videos and articles that are linked in this session.
Login and enter Second Life. Complete the Orientation Island tutorial.

Facilitated Discussion: "Tell us about the avatar you created for yourself." Now that you have created
a new identity in Second Life, tell us a little bit about your Avatar. What is your name? What do you
look like? Are there specific reasons you made specific choices about your appearance? Click the Who
are you link below to participate in the discussion.

Resource: A Glimpse inside Second Life.

file:///Users/Jill/Documents/Virtual%20Worlds%20Workshop/VM-day1.html Page 1 of 1
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Day 2 – Introduction to Second Life (Monday)

Introduction:
Today's session will introduce you to the educational and business uses of Second Life. The session is designed so that you can explore the area that
interests you the most.

Objective:
After completing this session, you will be able to determine if using a virtual environment for your project will enhance the learning experience.

Activities:
In today's session, you will find videos and articles on the business and educational uses of Second Life. Please view the videos or articles that
interest you the most then participate in the discussion.

Introduction to Second Life

Who Is Using Second Life? Brands in Second Life (Video, 4:04): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEGHJuCbGdo
What virtual worlds are available? (article) http://www.virtualworldsreview.com/index.shtml
Educational Uses of Second Life

Videos: Please view one or more of the videos linked below. Each video shows an example of an educational institutions use of Second
Life.
Ohio University Second Life Campus (video, 2:33) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFuNFRie8wA
Boise State University (video, 4:23): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSMKXPjMLCk

Resources and Articles: The following resources and articles are for you to bookmark or view when you would like.
List of Educational Institutions in Second Life (article) http://simteach.com
/wiki/index.php?title=Institutions_and_Organizations_in_SL
In Second Life, There's No Fallout (article)
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/08/20/secondlife
Education and Training area in Second Life
http://secondlifegrid.net/how/education_and_training

Business Uses of Second Life

Second Life: It's Not a Game (article) http://money.cnn.com/2007/01/22/magazines/fortune/whatsnext_secondlife.fortune
/index.htm
CPA Island in Second Life (article)
http://tomhoodcpa.typepad.com/slcpa/

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:42 PM
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Day 3 – Exploring Second Life (Tuesday)

Introduction: In this session you will visit Education Island or some of the other places to visit listed in section 8. You will also
learn to take pictures in Second Life.

Objective: After completing this session you will be able to teleport your avatar in second life to different locations and take
pictures of your second life experiences.

Activities: Now that you have an avatar and some experience navigating in Second Life, let's explore! In preparation for some
synchronous activities later in the week, visit some of the Islands here then share what you learned with the group. Take some time to
learn how to take pictures in Second Life by watching the Breeze presentation.

Second Life Exploration

Visit Education Island and explore on your own. Teleport to Education Island Go to:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Education%20Island/127/129/25
Go to Info Island – Find the ICT Library and spend some time exploring and bring back one interesting fact or something
you learned to share with the group in discussion area. Go to: secondlife://info island/97/255/33 (source
http://secondlifelibrary.blogspot.com/)
Second Life Photography Lesson
Your Second Life Photo Journey: View this Breeze presentation to learn, how to take pictures of your experience in
Second Life (You will share your favorite picture at the end of the session).

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:43 PM
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Day 4 – Hear From the Experts (Wednesday)

Introduction:
Tonight at 8:00 p.m. MT we will be meeting synchronously in Train for Success. We will practice using the text chat and audio features along with
the map features and practice teleporting to different locations. In the summer we will interview two experts who use Virtual Worlds for training
in business and education. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the first interview.

Objective:
You will be able to use the chat and audio features in Second Life and teleport to at least one new location.
You will be able to determine if using a virtual environment for their project will enhance the end users experience

Activities:

Synchronous interview with interview with Anders Gronstedt at Train for Success. This interview will be a synchronous activity that
allows participants to ask questions about business using Second Life.
Resource: The Gronstedt Group Site
Resource: Second Life Produces Real Training Results
Plan to attend a synchronous meeting tomorrow at Train for Success at 10 am MT. The American Society for Training & Development,
ASTD, just unveiled its island in Second Life. Meet Anthony Allen, director of digital media for ASTD, this Thursday at Train for
Success, to learn how the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals views virtual
worlds and how it plans to use its Second Life presence.

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:43 PM
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Day 5 – Attend a Virtual World Business Meeting (Thursday)

Introduction: In this session you will meet synchronously in Second Life with the Immersive 4 Team for a live discussion about your experiences in
this Virtual Worlds workshop and in Second Life.

Objective: After completing this session you will be able to determine if using a virtual environment for their project will enhance the end users
experience.

Activities:

Synchronous meeting at Train for Success on Thursday at 10 am MT.

The American Society for Training & Development, ASTD, just unveiled its island in Second Life. Meet Anthony Allen, director of digital
media for ASTD, this Thursday at Train for Success, to learn how the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and
performance professionals views virtual worlds and how it plans to use its Second Life presence. When you join the meeting be sure to
identify yourself as a participant in this conference during introductions.
Getting Real About Business in Second Life - Panel Discussion in a Virtual World – watch a pre-recorded panel discussion
Clip 1 (10:56) Overview of Cisco
Clip 2 (10:15) ABN Amro, PA Consulting Group, The Sunday Times (Dominic Rushe)
Clip 3 (8:48) Security, Virtual Worlds versus Video Conferencing, Partnering Through Second Life, Communications Methods,
Integrated Channels
Clip 4 (9:03) What will it cost, Focus Groups, Confidential Meetings, Recruitment, Will Second Life domiate?, Virtual Worlds are here
to stay
Source: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article2157902.ece
Facilitated discussion on Panel Discussion and Virtual Business Meeting

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:44 PM
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Day 6 – eLearning in Virtual Worlds (Friday)

Introduction:
In this session we will explore eLearning examples in virtual worlds and look at specific courses using Second Life. In the summer conference we
will hear from a university professor who is in the process of bringing Second Life to her campus and having the island built from the ground up.

Objective:
You will be able to review a cost options for conducting a training or educational activity in a virtual environment

Activities:

Demonstration of e-learning in a virtual world.

Videos:
Murdoch University's Library is using Second Life to conduct Libary Workshops. Murdoch University Library:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiH7dkOVaLc&NR=1
Saving Lives in a Virtual World: http://news.zdnet.com/2422-13568_22-153559.html
Articles and Blogs:
US Air Force Article On Learning: The Future of Air Force Education and Training: http://www.aetc.af.mil/shared/media
/document/AFD-080130-066.pdf
Harvard Law's CyberOne: http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/cyberone/course-materials/second-life/
A Second Look at Second Life: http://education.guardian.co.uk/elearning/story/0,,2051195,00.html
Presentation:
“What does it cost to conduct training in virtual worlds? https://ilt.cudenver.edu/moodle/file.php/18/pricing_options.pdf
Resources and Articles:
Teachers, college students lead a Second Life: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-08-01-second-life_N.htm
Educators Coop in Second Life: http://www.educatorscoop.org/blog/
How Not to Teach in Second Life: http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=1363
Fun Place to Visit:
The Nutrition Game at Ohio University in Second Life: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ohio%20University/190/172/27

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:45 PM
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Day 7 – Final Wrap Up (Saturday)

Introduction:
In this session we will post snapshots of our avatars and reflect on our experiences visiting Second Life.

Objective:
After completing this session you will reflect on your Virtual Worlds conference experience and be able to determine if using a virtual environment
for their project will enhance the end users experience.

Activities:

Post your avatar snapshots and reflect on one of your experiences in Second Life
Final wrap up evaluative discussion – participants will share whether they think Second Life is a viable training solution for their
business or education group.
Exit poll – how many will incorporate a virtual world in future training for business or education training?

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:48 PM
Untitled Document file:///Volumes/Macintosh%20HD/Users/Jill/Documents/Virtua...

2008 ILT
Conference

June 7-21, 2008

CU Denver
On-Line

Pre-Session - June 7-10, 2008 | Sun - June 15 | Mon - June 16 | Tue - June 17 | Wed - Jun 18 | Thu - June 19 | Fri - June 20 | Sat - June 21 | Bios

Biographies of Presenters

Probe Barbosa started researching how to use virtual worlds for the Medical Group Medical Association's (MGMA) online education
courses after attending The Innovations in Learning Conference in San Jose, CA last September. So far, Second Life is my virtual
world of choice. I do have an exciting life but having a Second Life makes life even more exciting. Probe (aka Will Probeck) is a
current master's candidate in the University of Colorado Denver's Instructional and Learning Technologies eLearning Design and
Implementation program.

Jillena Jaxxon spends her days and nights flying around the world looking for new and exciting locations. As an avid photographer, she
loves sharing her these locations with her virtual friends. Jillena enjoys exploring new islands and is an outgoing and adventurous
avatar who is no longer afraid of heights. After many years, Jillena has finally learned to read a map and teleport to a variety of islands.
When not in her virtual life, Jillena (aka Jill Perry) works at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the School of Education assisting
in the field experience program. Jillena is a current master's candidate in the University of Colorado Denver's Instructional and
Learning Technologies eLearning Design and Implementation program.

Michelle2381 Parnall spends her Second Life exploring new places and learning to fly. She is working on learning how to develop land
for eFresnoState, a new SL island. Thanks to her friends in the Immersive 4 she has learned how to take pictures and turn herself
around in Second Life. In her first life, Michelle2381 (aka Michelle Fisher) works for California State University, Fresno as an
Instructional Designer in their Digital Campus. Michelle is a current eLearning Design and Development Certificate program
candidate.

1 of 1 7/2/10 9:47 PM