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Evaluating Realism for Virtual Supporting Characters 18 Oct 2012 | 10:19 pm
I recently caught up with Catherine Zanbaka, PhD, Principal Research Engineer BAE Systems AIT. Catherine shared how she and a few other educators worked with a couple of PhD Students from UCSC and r...
Educators in Second Life: East Carolina University 2 Oct 2012 | 02:24 am
We recently reached out once again to NMC Campus Virtual World members to check in on how they are currently using Second Life for education. We caught up with Sharon Collins and Paul LaMere of ECU a...
Welcome Back NMC Virtual World Art Sims! 28 Sep 2012 | 10:39 pm
Have you heard? An exciting new development has occurred! We received not one, but TWO anonymous donors on the night of our inworld “goodbye” party to our art sims. The donors both agreed to sponsor...
Saying goodbye to the NMC Art Sims… 26 Aug 2012 | 02:38 am
Sadly, it is time to say goodbye to the sim that houses the Aho Museum(NMC Campus West) & the sim of Ars Simulacra. Both sims, provided by the New Media Consortium, have showcased some of the finest ...
Welcome Colegios Peterson! 9 Aug 2012 | 02:45 am
David W. Deeds, Ph.D., who has headed up several inworld campuses already, has now brought Colegios Peterson to join our NMC Campus. Dr. Deeds, the Educational Technology Coordinator at Colegios Pete...
Student Art Exhibition in Second Life: National Chiayi University 17 May 2012 | 07:09 pm
Dr. Mary Stokrocki, Professor and Area Head of Art Education, Fullbright, recently shared a story with me about using Second Life for education. Dr. Stokrocki is conducting research about multi-litera...
Triple A Learning Opens NMC Cybercampus 6 Mar 2012 | 10:18 pm
Triple A Learning, a company that produces online workshops for International Baccalaureate and other teachers, has opened a cybercampus on the NMC’s Teaching 2 sim! Triple A’s new Second Life locati...
Let’s Talk Sustainability 18 Jan 2012 | 04:11 am
Global Kids held their second talk show in the virtual world of Second Life on Friday January 13th, where students produced and presented a live show to audience members. The show delved into the imp...
Join Global Kids for their Upcoming Live Second Life Show! 10 Jan 2012 | 09:37 pm
Global Kids will once again gather in Second Life to produce and take part in a live virtual world talk show called “Let’s Talk Sustainability.” We would love for you to take part in Let’s Talk Susta...
Upcoming Art Exhibit! 15 Dec 2011 | 01:57 am
The full sim exhibit celebrates ART with MUSIC, MOTION, LIGHT & COLOR. Join us in Second Life on Sunday, December 18th at 12pm slt. STAR DANCE-Created by Gwen Carillon In the above 3d light sculptu...
