The UWA campus in SL It began with a team from the University of Western Australia and Google SketchUp. Having won the Google "Build your Campus in 3D" competition, for which the team re-created some of the physical world's campus buildings in SketchUp, it was but a short, logical step to want to bring those same buildings into Second Life, and create the campus in a more … [Read more...] about UWA: making everyone welcome
Education
Trademarking and educators: Linden Lab responds
As reported yesterday, there's been some activity around the use of the 'SL' trademark, with Australian educator Jokay Wollongong receiving a takedown notice. I shot through a few questions to Linden Lab on the issue, and Pathfinder Linder has formally responded. So as promised, here's Linden Lab's full right of reply: Lowell: What was the impetus for LL tackling Jokay's Wiki … [Read more...] about Trademarking and educators: Linden Lab responds
Trademark protection gone mad: Linden Lab takes aim at educators
I've had the pleasure of having a chat to Jokay Wollongong in RL on one occasion, and hope to again in the future. I was more than aware of her work in Second Life prior to that catch-up, but only then did I realise her passion for the work she does. Sure, it's part of making a living but it's also a lot more than that - she is fundamentally driven by seeing the outcomes … [Read more...] about Trademark protection gone mad: Linden Lab takes aim at educators
Education.au and immersive learning
SA-based Kerry Johnson is a an educator who let me know about two projects she's been involved with. The first is a video called "Immersive Learning" it's game on!". Kerry states its purpose is "to help educators start conversations with administrators and policy makers regarding the educational benefits of immersive learning environments." This is one impressive effort that … [Read more...] about Education.au and immersive learning
Jokaydia Unconference: Australian virtual worlds education at its best
Australian Second Life educator and creative whirlwind, Jokay Wollongong, is holding her next Unconference from the 25th to the 27th September 2009 in Second Life and in conjunction with some great events at Macquarie University. You can go here for the draft schedule and there's still some slots left for anyone wanting to do their own session. The sessions proposed to date … [Read more...] about Jokaydia Unconference: Australian virtual worlds education at its best