[LM_NET] Nov AASL-SIGMS Events in Second Life

[Lisa Perez <leperez333@GMAIL.COM>]

Dear LM_NET Members:



Here is information about our November SL events:



·         *SL Orientation Mtg*: Wed, Nov 4 at 8pm ET/7pm CT/6pm MT/5pm PT.
If you are new to Second Life, this is your opportunity to learn about the
basics of SL in a safe, friendly environment with fellow librarians.  IM
Elaine Tulip for a teleport or come to
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ALA%20Island/127/103/29 (ALA Island).

·         *AASL-SIGMS Learning Community Mtg*: Tues, Nov 10 at 8pm ET/7pm
CT/6pm MT/5pm PT.  Guest facilitator:  Pam Berger.  Pam is a well-known
writer, speaker, consultant, and blogger on school technology and library
issues.  See http://www.infosearcher.com.

o    *AASL’s Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning*
Join us to explore AASL’s *Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning *and
learn how these websites can support inquiry learning and the new AASL
Standards for the 21st Learner*.  *These websites foster the qualities of
innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are
free, web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of
learners to explore and discover.

o    IM Elaine Tulip for a teleport or come to
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ALA%20Island/127/103/29 (ALA Island).

If you are new to Second Life, set up an account to join us:

1.  Go to the Second Life website at
http://secondlifegrid.net/programs/education several days in advance to set
up your free basic account.
2.  Verify that your computer and connectivity meets the systems
requirements at http://secondlife.com/support/sysreqs.php.
3.  Click on the orange “Get Started!” button.  Go through the subsequent
screens to create your avatar account.
4.  Download and install the Second Life viewer software at
http://secondlife.com/support/downloads.php.
5.  Open the software and log into Second Life using your avatar first name,
last name, and password.  Watch your avatar “be born”.  Complete the
orientation activities to learn about how to communicate, move, search, and
edit your appearance.
6.  When finished, search “Places” for locations such as Chicago Public
Schools, ISTE, or the American Library Association.  Teleport to a favorite
location, explore, and become acquainted with Second Life.  (When searching,
make sure the “search mature places” square is checked.)
7.  Fifteen minutes prior to scheduled meetings, log on and IM Elaine Tulip
for a teleport to the meeting location or use provided SLURL.



See you in-world!



*Lisa E. Perez*

Chicago Public Schools Dept of Libraries

Area Library Coordinator (HS)

CPS Professional Librarian

Medill Training Center

1326 W. 14th Pl, Rm 216

Chicago, Illinois  60608

773-553-6212 (ph), 773-553-6211 (fax)

ISTE Media Specialists SIG Chair (SIGMS)

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