I'm obviously biased in my assessment of Tateru Nino: she is a contributing writer for this publication and I'm already convinced she's one of the world's best virtual worlds observers. Articles like this one are why I believe that. It's a superb piece on immersion and how that can be hard to achieve until those first few frustrating hours of getting to know a virtual … [Read more...] about Immersion and the Conceptual Hump
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UWA Art Competition: April Winners
The relentless creative behemoth that is the University of Western Australia's 3D Art & Design Challenge continues its journey, with another large number of entries and interesting judging results. The full results can be read below, but the other noteworthy aspects are the creation of the UWA-BOSL Amphitheatre, a space "dedicated for not-for-profit Art, Education & Charity … [Read more...] about UWA Art Competition: April Winners
ME/CFS Awareness Art Exhibition
In late March we profiled some work being done by Australians in regards to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). That work has continued, with the launch of an art exhibition occurring this Wednesday May 12th, 6-8pm SL time (11am - 1pm Thursday 13th AEST). All the works exhibited are by people living with ME/CFS. To have a closer look for yourself, … [Read more...] about ME/CFS Awareness Art Exhibition
UWA Art: March winners and a three-year continuation
The University of Western Australia continues its 3D Art and Design Challenge, announcing the March winners. All those details are replicated in full below thanks to the indefatigable Jayjay Zifanwe and the UWA in SL blog. What's even more impressive is the announcement that the UWA have agreed to fund the monthly competition for a further three years, to the tune of a million … [Read more...] about UWA Art: March winners and a three-year continuation
Educators and Second Life: local research
Between August 2009 and February this year, Holmesglen's Kenneth Rankin (SL: Ken001 Silverfall) undertook some research in Second Life as part of his Master of Education studies at the University of Southern Queensland. It's a fascinating snapshot on the state of play in regards to educators and Second Life, and includes some substantive recommendations for the future that may … [Read more...] about Educators and Second Life: local research