Virtual Worlds in Education Forum, 16th July 2009
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University of Worcester, Thursday, 16 July 2009
Despite last minute apologies from one invited speaker, there was a good combination of experienced virtual world users and complete beginners. This made for some excellent discussions.
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Welcome
Karen 'Tim' Johnson, Senior Lecturer, Nursing and Mid-Wifery, from the University of Worcester, welcomed the delegates.
Tim Johnson, Second Life Demonstration
Open up to the floor
The delegates were invited to introduce themselves and talk about their current experience with virtual worlds and what their interest was with regard to their educational organisations.
Annabeth Robinson (aka Angrybeth Shortbread)
Annabeth gave a brilliant presentation of the many virtual worlds that are available which she has experimented with in her teaching of multi-media art at Leeds Art College.
Annabeth's e-portfolio http://www.annamorphic.co.uk/
Annabeth's Blog http://angrybethshortbread.blogspot.com/
Annabeth's flickr pages http://www.flickr.com/photos/annamorphic/
Annabeth's youtube http://www.youtube.com/angrybeth
Design for Digital Media - DDM Collective http://ddmcollective.blogspot.com/
Stuff Angrybeth Likes Blog http://stuffangrybethlikes.blogspot.com/
Metalab Blog http://metalab.blogspot.com/
Acknowledgements
With thanks to the University of Worcester for hosting this event.
Facilitator's Contact Details
- Jane Edwards P.Jane.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk Tel: 01902 518983
