Why didn't I? Well, I'd actually become immersed in the presentation and the backchannel. I was supposed to take questions at the end but found it hard not to comment as observations and queries were made by the relatively small audience (it was 2am SLT). I thought it worked pretty well and it didn't stop avatars answering one another's points.
Given that our pilot sim is closing in June (I hope to continue elsewhere), it was great having the chance to explain what has been achieved and what remains to be done. The VWBPE is such a good advertisement for the virtual world concept, bringing together as it does educators from so many different countries, a significant number of whom would doubtless not be able to attend a largescale international congress in real life. Long may it continue.Thanks to Shailey for the marvellous pictures of the presentation
to the organisers for their hard work (greatly appreciated),
to the sponsors for their support and, last but not least,
to the audience for a truly memorable experience
to the organisers for their hard work (greatly appreciated),
to the sponsors for their support and, last but not least,
to the audience for a truly memorable experience
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing your excellent work here, Peter. I have been able to greatly benefit from this blog as well as your work in Second Life.
I didn't realize your sim was a pilot scheduled to close in June. That is really unfortunate for many folks. I hope the university will reconsider. If not, I certainly hope you can find a place to continue your amazing work. Educators and students need minds like yours in SL. (And thanks for helping with the problems on my university skydeck yesterday too!)
-Robin
Robin, thanks for your kind comments. As you know, I find your endeavours of equal interest. I'll blog on what happens next anon.
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