Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learning. Show all posts

Thursday, May 29, 2025

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
 
Saturday May 31
 
    ~*~
 
    At 10 AM PST   

    Empowering Home Education: How Urban Parents Use AI and VR to Transform Learning
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/home-education/
    by Dr. Ebi Boleigha
    Organized by Chantal Jager
 
    Location: Auditorium
 
    ~*~
 
    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway


╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝
 
 

Friday, May 23, 2025

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
Saturday May 24
 
    ~*~
 
    At 10 AM PST   

    STEM Learning With Open Educational Resources
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/stem/
    by Myron W. Jones, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
    Organized by Chantal Jager
 
    Location: Auditorium
 
    ~*~
 
    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway


╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝

Friday, April 4, 2025

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
 
Saturday April 4
 
    ~*~
 
    At 10 AM PST   

    Lifelong Learning Roundtable
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/llr/
    Presented by Lissena (Lynne Berrett, Whole Brain Health)
    VWBPE Desert Hinterlands (107/81/23)
 
    ~*~
 
    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway


╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝

Friday, November 22, 2024

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
 Saturday November 23

    ~*~
 
    At 10 AM PST   

    Learning A New Skill: Computational Chemistry
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/learning-computational-chemistry/
    Moderator: Michael Shaw
    Auditorium
      
    ~*~
 
    
    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝
 
 

Friday, March 15, 2024

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
 Saturday March 16

    ~*~
    
    At 10 AM PST   

    Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education
    Essential Skills For Living And Learning In An Age of Fake News And Unfettered Speech
    Presenter: Linda Sautereau/Peggy Daniels-Lee (Assisting: Wisdomseeker)
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/vwbpe/
 
    VWBPE Tundra Expanse (113/9/25)
      
    ~*~
 
    
    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝
 
 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Cartoon of The Day: Snail Mail

 
 
 Taken at Learning VirtualÄ“. In the age of the Internet and e-mail, traditional mail isn't as popular as it used to be, sometimes getting called "snail mail." The designer of this mailbox decided have a little fun with it.
 
By Bixyl Shuftan 

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Announcement: Healthful Aging Through Lifelong Learning Conference


Welcome to the Healthful Aging Through Lifelong Learning Conference - a seven-day event designed to educate, entertain and get your brain cells working in multiple worlds!

The Ageless Mind Project is pleased to announce the Healthful Aging Through Lifelong Learning Conference a seven-day event designed to educate, entertain and get your brain cells working in multiple worlds! The conference will feature professionals from a variety of disciplines, including neuroscientists, psychologists, musicians, artists, medical professionals, educators, authors, and game developers, and is designed to:

1. Present science-based insights into the aging process

2. Offer proactive, holistic ways to achieve wellbeing.

3.. Give participants first-hand experience of new and innovative tools, environments, and approaches to healthful aging.

For more information and updated calendars (one for each day of the conference), visit https://agelessmindproject.substack.com/

Date: Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21st.

Website: https://AgelessMindProject.org

Blog: https://agelessmindproject.substack.com

Questions?
Email: AgelessMindProject@gmail.com

IM
Wisdomseeker
Tooyaa (thuja.hynes)
Fran (francisco.koolhoven)
Cats (katsii.tennen)
Jenaia Morane
 
 

Friday, February 3, 2023

Virtual Ability, Part Two

 
Earlier, Gemma Cleanslate reported on Virtual Ability. But there was too much about the area and group for just one article. There's that there's a rental area for the disabled who want a home there. There the activities such as weekly tours to other places. There's the game area. There's the Deaf Chat Coffee House. There's the library. And there's more.

Read Gemma's article in Places.
 
 

Monday, January 23, 2023

Virtual Ability

 
In her article for today, Gemma Cleanslate looks at Virtual Ability. Recently they had a conference about the challenges of disabled people living in rual areas. But conferences such as these are only part of what this area in Second Life offers. There are exhibitions, relaxation areas, library areas, and more in this place devoted to improving the lives of those with disabilities.

Read Gemma's story in Places

Friday, April 8, 2022

EOTB: Second Life University

 

On Wednesday, Linden Lab announced on their blog "Second Life University." These will be livestreams viewable on Youtube that can be seen at any time later made with the purpose of instructing residents about Second Life.

Welcome to Second Life University, a new project that aims to teach people all about the vast virtual world of Second Life! 

There are many videos and tutorials out there for Second Life already, including Second Life Tutorials on our YouTube channel as well as those created by our Residents, — and we’d like to consolidate information in one place as well as ensure that all content is up-to-date. We will begin with topics that are particularly relevant for newer users. This is a huge project that will take time, and we’re excited to work on and collaborate with the community to make it easily understandable and fun.


The first of the livestreams, "Viewer Basics," was yesterday, Thursday April 7 at 2PM SL time, hosted by Strawberry Linden. A better title might be "Official Viewer Basics" as the Firestorm viewer, which is more popular, isn't necessarily the same. It handles things like customizing the toolbar, editing one's profile, using the Destination Guide to explore places, and more.

In the forum thread on the topic, there seemed to be qualified overall approval, one saying, "Depending on the quality of the courses for 'advanced learning and building,' I think this could be a good thing.  In fact, I think it's a LONG-overdue thing.  LL should always have taken responsibility for teaching SL at all levels with this sort of program.  So, congratulations LL! But I think this announcement would have been MUCH more graceful had it acknowledged the resident-run universities that stepped into the vast knowledge gap over time, and still offer inworld in-person interactive classes where actual humans answer actual questions." She would bring up two places to learn inworld, Builders Brewery, and Caledon Oxbridge University

There will be more such videos in the future, some may be hosted by different Lindens.

To check the blog post, Click Here.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The VWBPE 2022

 

In just a few days on Thursday March 31, the Virtual Worlds Best Pracitces in Education, or the VWBPE, event will be taking place. This three day conference in Second Life is filled with various discussions centered around using virtual worlds for the purpose of education.  But there is more. There are more social events and even a game to relax. And there will most likely be a meeting with the Lindens in which they'll have an announcement. Among the volunteers for the event is Gemma Cleanslate, whom has a few things to say about it.

Read Gemma's article in Events.
 

Friday, April 2, 2021

Reader Submitted: "Ask, And You Shall Receive"

                                             

Have you every lost some of your inventory, land marks, or outfits that took you hours and days to put together? Then you log on and notice they are missing; you panic! You start to sweat, your palms are moist, and you want to cry. You start sobbing. When you compose yourself perhaps after a quart of your favorite alcoholic beverage, you have the courage to enter into the Firestorm Support Chat.

You know who the moderators are in there because they use the bold font but because of your fragile condition it feels as though they are yelling at you personally. They give the best advice and very helpful.
So sit up straight and ask for help.

 “I lost my inventory; can someone help me?”

The chat moves along but no reply so you try again. Did you say please by the way? Please and thank you are two of the most important words in any language, even in a Virtual World.

Finally, you get a reply and it is a link to the Firestorm Wiki Encyclopedia as I like to call it. This is where the challenge comes in because maybe there are residents in Second Life that have learning disabilities or just cannot read. What do they do? Are you one of them?

We all do not learn the same. There are four ways us humans/pixels learn. Which one is unique to you and how do you utilize it in Second Life?

Visual learning is partial to seeing and observing things. They are the notetakers and make lists.

 Auditory learners tend to learn better when the subject matter is reinforced by sound. They like lectures.

Kinesthetic learners, sometimes called tactile learners, learn through experiencing or doing things.  They like using their hands and make excellent athletes!

And lastly, we have the Reading/Writing learners. They comprehend through reading. My assumption is if you are this type of learner, you are home free when you receive that Wiki page.

There is nothing wrong with asking for help and none of us should be fearful of asking for help in Second Life. If someone asks for help, be patient with them.

In Second Life we all have out gifts, as I like to call them. So, what kind of learner are you and what is your special gift?

Rosie (RougeRedHead01 Resident)
 

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Klub Sinau on NonProfit Commons


The NonProfit Commons are known to a number in Second Life. The goal of it's people is "to educate, inspire, and work together to assist our fellow avatars," and "welcome all who wish to join us as partners, collaborators, or supporters." Among it's members is Newser writer Marcel Mosswood. In her article today, she writes about Klub Sinau. In real life, it's an organization in Indonesia which helps out parents with home schooling. Marcel built an office in the Aloft Nonprofit Commons sim representing it.

Read Marcel's article in Places.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

How To Second Life : A Guide For Those Who Are New - Part Two


Last week, Cyfir (Cyfiremmerich Resident) wrote some helpful hints for those brand new to Second Life. Today, in his second part of the series, he has some more tips for newcomers whom are familiar with the basics (and a few whom have been around a little longer whom haven't figured them out yet). One is the Caledon Oxbridge University area which is full of help for new residents. The rest are about the viewer's Preferences menu, which can help you get to more places and make lag less of a problem, the Search function, and how to handle griefers and trolls.

Read Cyfir's story in Extra.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

How To Second Life : A Guide For Those Who Are New - Part One


"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." That can describe day one of a Second Life resident who's been around for a while. But while Second Life is extremely open-ended with lots around to do, it can be confusing for a newcomer whom will find it a lot different than a quest-oriented MMO. To help out new residents overcome these seemingly daunting challenges, Cyfir (Cyfiremmerich Resident) came up with an article with tips and advice that those more experienced with the virtual world can pass to friends interested in joining, or to newcomers they come across.

Read Cyfir's article in Extra.

Friday, January 17, 2020

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "Natural Forcings And Natural Climate Cycles"


"Natural Forcings And Natural Climate Cycles"

Saturday January 18
10 AM to 11 AM SL time

Natural Forcings and Natural Climate Cycles – Just not what we are seeing today

In order to understand how human-caused climate change differs from natural cycles, it helps to have a basic understanding of natural cycles. In that context, this talk will address orbital forcing, solar variation, and natural carbon dioxide emission and removal.

By Keith Eric Grant

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32

 To read more, Click Here.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "Fugaku, the next SuperComputer"


"Fugaku, the next SuperComputer"

Saturday January 11
6 AM to 7 AM SL time

Outline of the next supercomputer in Japan
by Arianne Chavasse, Science Circle Student, Abyss Observatory Group Member

"The name of post K supercomputer in Japan is 'FUGAKU'. I would like to talk about the origin of the name and review the brief history of development around K and FUGAKU.

"In addition, I would like to talk about what Japan is aiming for in the supercomputer field."

For more information, Click Here

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32


Friday, January 3, 2020

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "2019 CRISPR Year in Review"


"2019 CRISPR Year in Review"

Saturday January 4
10 AM to 11 AM SL time

Every year there are new advances in genome engineering. In this talk, the most important and interesting news in CRISPR-based gene editing from 2019 will be presented. Come learn about Technology Advances, New Tools, Intellectual Property, and Target Genes and Modified Organisms from a practitioner in the field.

Dr. Stephen L. Gasior

For more information, Click Here

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Learning Made in Second Life - CNDG


Our new “Made in Second Life” series continues with the first installment focusing on virtual world education - “Learning Made in SL.” Each year, many students further their education through virtual classes and unique learning scenarios presented in numerous immersive environments within the Second Life virtual world. 
 
This edition puts the spotlight on Chant Newall Development Group, LLC (CNDG), which has utilized the Second Life platform for interactive offerings in biology, chemistry, economics and environmental science. CNDG works closely with Florida State University and the University of Central Florida on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) that include experiences that range from taking students inside of a human cell, using a forensic science application to solve a murder mystery, exploring Easter Island as it would have been some 500 years ago, and much more. 
 
William (Bill) Prensky, who is the CEO of CNDG, talks about the unique opportunities that VLEs afford students and educators alike, in the video below.



P.S. Our “Made In Second Life” series will soon shift the spotlight to the world of fashion and design in Second Life! Stay tuned for several episodes of “Fashion Made in SL” -- coming soon to this blog and our social channels.

From the official Second Life blog.
Video by Draxtor Despress.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Spanish With Eugenia


While a small majority of Second Life's residents come from English-speaking countries, others come from countries where it's not so commonly spoken. Plus in real life many people from other lands move to those countries. So it's often a good idea to try to learn a little about another language. Among the various exhibits at the Second Life Birthday was that of "Spanish With Eugenia," a language class by Eugenia Calderon. The Newser met up with her and had a few words with her about it.

Read the story in People.