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Second Life for School Librarians
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I don’t have time for a Second Life
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Future of Virtual Worlds for our Students Open source Many, many distinct virtual world that may or may not interact Secure environments for students
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Our tweens & teens come to socialize and game
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Various educational applications are under development for our students
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Everyone creates content…Virtual worlds are the future of the Internet, they are where are students are, and where we need to be. Let’s start with PD.
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Librarians in Second Life An active, international community of various types of librarians (18+ grid) Virtual links to real life resources Content that only exists in Second Life Virtual reference desk services Archiving Networking and collaboration Meetings and classes
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Types of Library in RL: Public Libraries – Cleveland Public Library
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Types of Library in RL: Academic Libraries – Princeton Library
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Types of Library in RL: State Libraries – Kansas State Library
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Types of Library in RL: School Libraries – Chicago Public Schools Professional Library
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Second Life Libraries Info Island
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Second Life Libraries Caledon Library
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Learning Community Format Monthly drop-in orientation meetings to learn basics of SL Monthly learning community meetings featuring guest facilitators who are recognized leaders in school librarianship – One hour, 15 – 20 min lecture followed by group discussion – Occasional book raffles Marla McGee and Barb Jansen speak about “Forging Powerful Partnerships for Student Success” AASL-ISTE SIGMS Virtual Learning Community
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Joyce Valenza – Web 2.0 for Librarians
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David Loertscher – “The New Learning Commons – Where People Win”
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Rhonda Trueman – Virtual Libraries in Second Life
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Winter Shopping Spree – Extreme Avatar Makeover
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David Warlick – “Cultivating a Personal Learning Network”
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Mike Eisenburg – “The Crisis Facing School Libraries and Librarians”
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Chris Smith – “Keeping Current in a Global Environment” (Thailand)
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Jon Mueller – “Assessing Critical Skills”
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Will Richardson – “Googled Well: Helping Our Kids Lead Transparent Lives”
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Marla McGhee & Barbara Jansen – “Keeping School Libraries Relevant in the Age of Accountability”
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Keeping in touch with the Learning Community We use: SIGMS Listserv AASL Listserv LM_NET Listserv Second Life Users Group
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Plans for the 09-10 School Year Second Life Planning Committee Wed, Sept 9 th – Doug Johnson – “Are You a Format Bigot?” – 8pm ET/5pm PT Wed, Oct 14 th – Alan November – “No More Technology Planning” – 8pm ET/5pm PT Nov – Pam Berger Dec – Mystery Manor and Extreme Avatar Makeovers
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