Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Step 1: Quick Survey-http://bit.ly/campustechSL

Step 2: http://www.secondlife.com

Welcome!

Planning Campus Events for the Virtual World

of Second Life

Catherine Dutton, PhD & Jean MankoffSL: Catherine Soderstrom & Gno Jewell

Instructional Support ServicesTexas Woman’s University

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

3 Campuses

Denton, Dallas & HoustonEnrollment: 12,000

10- 100% online programs

20% are 100% onlineNon-traditional student population

undergraduate average age 25Primarily female

Texas Woman’s University

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Virtual presentations

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Why Second Life?

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Spring 2007 First course enters SLOffi cial Explorations Begin

Summer 2007 Island Purchase Development of spaceRegent’s presentation

Fall 2007 Community presentations

& OrientationsTwo courses - Family Sciences & Theatre

Spring 2008 Knowledgebase & Policy Development, Family Science Course1st event: Student Research Symposium in SL

TWU in SL- When we began…

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Summer 2008 Develop Training MaterialsTwo family Science Courses

Fall 2008 Dance Department enters SLFamSci courses cont …

Spring 2009 Island redesignAlumni Events- Guest Speakers2nd Research Symposium in SLArt Gallery OpeningDance Student Video Exhibition

Summer 2009 Veteran’s Student AssociationHistoric Recreation of Little Chapel

Fall 2009 Dance Department – Digital Dissertation SymposiumLibrary Sciences space

Spring 20102nd Virtual Alumni Event3rd Research Symposium in SL

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Technical Environment

Advertising Content/Activities

Event Management

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Technical

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

EquipmentHeadsets & MicrophonesVideo Cards/ComputersWireless vs Wired connectionsAdditional Software

Second Life AccessApplication installedCreating AccountsLogin to Second Life

Pre-Event Considerations

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Second Life Limitations

Users must have an account

Sim limitations- 100, 80, 40

New users will need some orientation

Rez-time and Lag

Linden Dollars

Security

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Setti ng Preferences

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Content & Activities

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Is the event appropriate for SL?

speakers

music

Art exhibit

research

simulationRole playopen house

discussions

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

GreetingPost event chatterTransporting peopleTime and space for socializationInteractive activities like dancing!Orientation/TroubleshootingFeedback

Timing

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Your event?

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Environment Planning

Environment Planning

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Spacing & ChatLarge spaces–chat bridgeVoice- parcel land settings

4- Sim design to accommodate large groupsLanding point vs Event location

Considerations for Creating Event Spaces

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Landing PointsVoice Parcel Setti ngs

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Can we use what we already have?

Flexible spacesBuild or hire?

ScriptsAnimationsTextures3-d Modeling

One time “special” spaces

Resource: www.xstreetsl.com

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

What exactly do we need?What do we buy? landscaping-

Life is Good & Heart Garden furniture-

check poses firstxstreetsl.com

visitor counterxstreetsl.com

What do we get free?Scripted Seating

NMC Learning SimEvaluation Drop

IBM

TeleporterTransport- golf cartCampus SignageCampus BuildingsArt

What do we make?

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

What do you see when you sit down?

New user accessibility& ease in moving

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Environment Evaluation

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

xstreetsl.comVisitor Counters

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Signage (hovertext vs texture)Arrows on ground

Distinct pathways

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Hovertext item& Texture item

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Embed Troubleshooting Directions & Signs in Environment

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Modeling after RL? Refreshments

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Event Management

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

In World Greeters-identify with titles & t-shirts

Group chat for quick aid

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Group Chat & Group Titles

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Event Staff Roles

GreetersModeratorTech helpPhotographer(s)VideographerTranscribers - for non-voice users

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Area Scanners- Mystitool

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Staff Orientations prior to eventsEmpower staff- land management toolsWhat to do if?SL Skills ReviewEvent layout

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

SecurityEmpower facilitators to handle situations by training prior to the event

Check land settings (no rezzing, auto-return, no pushing, etc)

IM individuals causing problemsNew users may appear to be causing trouble when

they’re having problems.

If there are expectations about clothing, put in invite.

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Land Setti ngsFreeze, Eject and Ban

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Quick Glance Guides

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Gift Bags & Group InvitesContacts for future events

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Group Invites

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

We focus on 6 areas:Total # of AttendeesRL LocationsHow they found out about eventWho they are (RL or SL)Who returns laterAssociation with TWU We do it through:

SurveysVisitor CountersProfile SurfingIndividual Conversations

Evaluations

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Shared MediaEvaluation

Activity

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Shared Media

Etherpad- http://typewith.me/ Google docsGoogle WaveDabbleboardGoogle ModeratorAdobe ConnectAdobe Connect Now (3 users free)UstreamYoutube

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Other examples: http://secondlife.com/destinations/sharedmedia

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Advertising

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Who is your target audience?Greater SL Population SL educators

Campus Population

AlumniDistance

Students

I’d just like someone to come….

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

E-mailWord of Mouth

Linked In

Facebook

Second Life Groups

SLED Listserv

Second Life Events

On Campus Signs

RL Event Handouts

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Second Life Eventswww.secondlife.com/eventsPost event at least 24 hours in advance- 72 or more recommended for optimal attendanceInclude who is hosting the event, if voice is needed, and clear description

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Advertising

Second Life Groups

Post in group chat 15-20 minutes prior to eventInclude SLURL for easy teleporting (Map- Copy SLURL)Include event start time and brief description

What are your favorite groups?

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Activity

Taking Photos Using Snapzilla

Snapzilla – snapshots e-mailed from SL to pics@slpics.com or private@slpics.com

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

ChallengesMeeting demands of two audiencesSL Downtime- backupTotal misunderstandings about event locationAccidentally blocking access to islandRL Tour guide appears naked Copyright concerns

Despite what we’d like to believefew people on ourcampus actively use/know SL

New users every time

“I’m not dressed appropriately” and “I look too new to attend”

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Event OutcomesAlumni Event: more people attended in world than they

have had face to face for the past two years

Symposium Presenters: Please do it again next year!Include information on copyright for presenters– possible form forpresenters indicating that all is original work or that they have securedproper rights for video/music

“I feel like a real TWU Pioneer today” ‐Valerie Hill, doctoral student

Would you come to another event? Resounding YES!

Planning Campus Events for Second Life Campus Technology 2010Instructional Support Services Texas Woman’s University

Catherine Dutt on, PhDSL: Catherine SoderstromE-mail: cdutt on@twu.edu

Jean MankoffSL: Gno Jewell

E-mail: jmankoff@twu.edu