Workshops

 

Please join the ELVEN Institute's NING at http://elveninstitute.ning.com. (A "ning" is a platform for social networking; an excellent tool for facilitating the work of online groups. Check it out!)

The ELVEN institute is conducting a series of workshops known as the ELVEN Prek-12 Educator Workshop Series. Register here.

Just like our students, we rushed into SL without reading the homework, and now we’re here without knowing the basics. ELVEN is here to help! Educators and Librarians in a Virtual Environment hosts a series of workshops designed for the Pre-K through 12 teacher to equip you with the basics of Second Life, including communication, clothing, shopping, using your mouseview to explore, editing your appearance, and how to find useful freebies.

You’ll receive personal guidance in a small group setting with other educators to help you find your way around SL, and learn about the educators community in SL as well.

Upcoming workshops

  • July 12, 2008 (note new date!): Griefing and Harassment in SL
  • August 2, 2008: Building in SL


Register here.

Past workshops

  • The first was November 17, 2007 from 8 am to 10 am SLT (second life time, that is pacific time). Click here for an overview and transcript of that workshop.
  • The second workshop was December 8, 2007 from 9 am to 11 am SLT. Click here for details about that workshop.
  • The third workshop wasJanuary 19, 2008 from 8 am to 10 am SLT and covered Griefing and Harrassment. Click here for details.
  • The fourth was February 2, 2008 from 8 am to 10 am SLT and covered basic Building. Click here for details.
  • The fifth was March 1, 2008: Presenting in SL. Click here for details.
  • The sixth was April 19, 2008: Navigating in SL. Photos are available here.
  • The seventh was May 3, 2007: Communication in SL. Click here for details.

 

You are always welcome to attend any ELVEN meeting or workshop.

 

The ELVEN Campus is located here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/cybrary%20city%20ii/197/196/22/.

 

Please register now by filling out the following form, or contact Dewey Jung for more information.

REGISTRATION FORM

Indicate which workshop you are registering for, or both:

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Note: the June 14 workshop is intended as a follow-up to the June 7 workshop.

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Our Mission

The ELVEN Institute's mission is to assist preK-12 educators and librarians to envision, construct, and use engaging virtual learning environments in order to demonstrate and document their value in increasing student achievement and growth. Toward this end, the Institute seeks to collaborate with other institutions, to conduct professional development and research, and to collect and disseminate best practices and useful tools related to prek-12 learning environments.