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Virtual Worlds (Second Life) in Education and Training |
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The McWeadon Workshops in Second Life will help you become comfortable in, and familiar with this virtual world. McWeadon instructors will be your personal coaches and guides as you develop inworld skills, and discover an exciting new world.
Workshops are delivered in a highly interactive in-person learning environment. Currently we are offering in-person workshops in major US and international cities. Contact us to schedule a workshop in your location. International workshops must have a minimum of 20 participants.
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Workshop Benefits
Who Should Attend
Requirements
Schedule
Registration Fees
Instructors
Please contact us for further information. Thank you..
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WORKSHOP BENEFITS
This one day hands-on workshop provides
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is valuable for anyone who would like to learn
REQUIREMENTS
- You will need to download and install the Second Life client from http://secondlife.com/support/downloads.php.
- Second Life's Minimum and Recommended System Requirements can be found at the Second Life System Requirements page.
- Be sure to identify the model of graphics card (also called a "video card") your computer is using. If your computer's graphics card does not meet the Minimum System Requirements, it's likely that your computer is unable to run Second Life. Just because your equipment is new, do not assume that it meets the Minimum System requirements. Older computers often can run Second Life if they meet the minimum system requirements and you update your video card drivers. The instructors do not provide technical support, but will assist you to troubleshoot common problems.
- Second Life requires your computer and the Second Life servers to exchange data very quickly, so a high speed, fast response internet connection is required for acceptable performance. You can use DSL or cable or other broadband solutions, including wireless connections. Dial-up telephone connections or a satellite internet connection is not fast enough to support Second Life.
- A headset with microphone is required for all courses.
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SCHEDULE
McWeadon one day workshops are currently being scheduled. Please contact us at
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for further information. Thank you.
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REGISTRATION FEES
$225/person for one day Workshop (10 person minimum)
$395/person for two day Workshop (10 person minimum)
International workshop fees will be negotiated on case basis.
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INSTRUCTORS
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Workshop Instructors
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 Dr. Mauri Collins
Ed.D., Pensylvania State University, USA
Dr. Mauri Collins earned her Ed. D. from The Pennsylvania State University, with major in Adult Education, a minor in Instructional Systems, and a certificate in the Study of Distance Education, studying with Dr. Michael Moore. She also earned a BA and an MA in Sociology, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1987. The title of her dissertation is "Invisible adult educators: Online public discussion group moderators'perceptions of their roles task and responsibilities." Dr. Marie (Mauri) Collins has 15 years experience in faculty development and support, and is currently serving as an Instructional Designer and online faculty development specialist at the Office of Distance Education, University of Nevada Las Vegas. In this capacity Dr. Collins works with faculty preparing to teach online.
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Dr. Alice Bedard-Voorhees
M.A., Arizona State University, Ph.D., Capella University, USA
Dr. Alice Bedard-Voorhees received a B.A. in American Studies from Moorhead State University (MN), an M.A. in English (Creative Writing) from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Distance Education from Capella University. Dr. Alice Bedard-Voorhees has served the development of instruction and assessment of learning at Western Governors University and Colorado Community Colleges Online. Her most recent writing collaboration examines the pedagogy and Web 2.0 tools . She is working to develop learning exploration through a Second Life Colorado Mountain College condo and currently applying Badrul Khan’s Flexible Learning Model to the Second Life learning environment.
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Dr. Keysha Gamor
Ph.D. George Mason University, USA
Keysha I. Gamor earned her Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Instructional Systems Design and Organizational Learning from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Gamor, is an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) & Research Scientist at the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL) for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Dr. Gamor has more than 15 years of experience in teaching, instructional design, web design, as well as research and development for education and training technologies. Dr. Gamor began her professional career as a Professor of English Composition and Literature at Montgomery College, where she designed and piloted their distance learning program. She has performed ISD consultative services in the private sector, supporting civilian, military, and corporate clients. Dr. Gamor is recognized as a thought leader in her field and has served as a judge for several, nationally recognized industry awards programs.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 12 September 2009 )
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