VCARA Blog: Activities and Events
VCARA Blog: Activities and Events
This is a historical glimpse of past VCARA information. For the latest information, and how to follow us on social media, please visit our blog at https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/vcara/
VCARA Lecture 10/30/18: AI Bot “Professor/Librarian” Combats Fake News
Published: September 19, 2018 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Join VCARA and archivist Shannon Bohle (Archivist Llewellyn in Second Life) for a unique Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot lecture on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 @ 6pm SLT (Pacific).
Live Theater & Storytelling in Second Life – 9/18/18
Published: September 12, 2018 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Join VCARA in Second Life on Thursday, September 18, 2018 at 6 PM
SLT (Pacific) for a live theater and storytelling workshop hosted
by Corwyn Allen.
Corwyn will:
VCARA Orientations — Fall 2018
Published: July 19, 2018 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Join iSchool alumna and VCARA member Alyse Dunavant-Jones (Second Life avatar: alysedunavantjones) to learn Second Life basics and explore VCARA’s offerings:
Metaverse Libraries Tour – CybaLOUNGE: A Web-Based Virtual World
Published: September 13, 2017
On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 12pm SLT (Pacific), the Community Virtual Library will host a Metaverse Libraries tour of the upcoming web-based virtual world (web-world) CybaLOUNGE. This will be the first official tour hosted in the world after several major updates in 2017!
Community Virtual Library: Digital Citizenship Exhibit
Published: August 16, 2017
The Community Virtual Library (CVL) in Second Life launched its Digital Citizenship Exhibit in February 2017. To date, it hosts 28 presentations focusing on a broad range of digital citizenship aspects such as accessibility, information literacy, online courses, gamification, netiquette, avatar creation, and digital art.
VCARA Meeting 8/28/17 – Fall 2017
Published: August 15, 2017
VCARA’s first meeting of Fall 2017 will be August 28, 2017 @ 6pm SLT (Pacific) in Second Life!
ACRL Tour of Virtual Museums of Archaeology
Published: July 19, 2017
ALA’s ACRL Virtual World Interest Group hosted a Virtual Museums of Archaeology Tour by SeverusAlexander, the owner of the Archaeology Museums and Ancient History project in Second Life.
VCARA Orientations – Fall 2017
Published: June 16, 2017
Join VCARA members Alyse Dunavant-Jones and Marie Vans on August 4 and August 13 to learn Second Life basics and explore VCARA’s offerings!
VCARA SCREAM Quest: Archival Nightmare in Colonial Boston
Published: June 7, 2017
On May 8, 2017, VCARA launched and hosted a tour of its first SCREAM (Students Creating REal Archival Memories) Quest: Archival Nightmare in Colonial Boston.
8th Annual VCARA Conference: Recap
Published: April 28, 2017
The 8th Annual VCARA Conference’s theme was Virtual Worlds: Through Space and Time. A huge thanks for an excellent turnout! Presentation recordings are available.
8th Annual VCARA Conference 2017: Call for Poster Presentations
Published: March 10, 2017
The 8th annual VCARA Conference will be held on April 19, 2017. Students and alumni are highly encouraged to submit their work related to current and past courses.
VCARA Webcast: RIM & TRIM – 3/22/17
Published: March 9, 2017
Join VCARA on iSchool Island in Second Life on Wednesday 3/22/17 @ 6pm (Pacific) as Jennifer Crummey draws on over 20 years of records management experience at three different companies to share helpful steps and resources that can be used when building a Records Information Management Program for a company.
VCARA Webcast: Metaverse Libraries – 2/28/17
Published: February 7, 2017
Join Dr. Valerie Hill, Dr. Marie Vans, and Alyse Dunavant-Jones on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 @ 6pm (Pacific) as they discuss Metaverse Libraries, an initiative the three founded through their mutual interest in connecting virtual world communities.
Renaissance Island Celebrates 10 Years in Second Life
Published: January 29, 2017
Second Life offers many historical simulations, and the folks at Renaissance Island are especially committed to remaining true to history. Help them celebrate their 10 year milestone by exploring the island, scheduling a guided tour, or attending their special anniversary events.
VCARA Meeting – 1/30/17
Published: January 23, 2017
VCARA is kicking off for spring 2017!
Join us for the first meeting of the semester on January 30, 2017 @ 6pm (Pacific) as we discuss virtual worlds, information science, and plan events for the semester. You’ll find good company, networking and learning opportunities, and more!
VCARA’s SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/43/73/33
VCARA Orientations – Spring 2017
Published: January 3, 2017
New to Second Life or VCARA?
Join VCARA members Alyse Dunavant-Jones (alysedunavantjones) and Marie Vans (amvans Lapis) to learn Second Life basics and explore VCARA’s offerings:
Book Launch & Holiday Party December 6th: Let’s Celebrate!
Published: November 8, 2016
Join VCARA on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6-7 p.m. SLT (Pacific), as we celebrate the launch of the recently released book, Teaching and Learning in Virtual Environments.
Spotlight: The Prince of Whales – Traveling Exhibit
Published: November 2, 2016
Immerse yourself in Tiamat Windstorm’s study of politics, public engagement, censorship, and criticism surrounding late Georgian political humor!
Visit VCARA’s U-See-Em Building and check out the traveling exhibit “The Prince of Whales: Flawed Royalty and the Joy of Political Cartooning in the Mis-United Kingdom of George IV 1785-1830”.
VCARA Training: Creating a Virtual Quest – 11/7/16
Published: October 10, 2016
The speakers will share ways to create a quest with tips on promoting, troubleshooting, and interacting on a global scale.
Join Brant Knutzen (Blended Learning Consultant for the Education University of Hong Kong) and Dr. Valerie Hill (President of the Community Virtual Library) as they discuss how to create and host a virtual quest.
VCARA Panel Discussion – 10/18/16
Published: September 29, 2016
VCARA presents Real World Advantages Through Virtual World Experiences: Learning, Networking, e-Portfolio Building, and Interviewing.
Join Lori Bell, Alyse Dunavant-Jones, Jeni Crummey, and Marie Vans as they discuss how SJSU iSchool instructors and students have used virtual worlds to learn, teach, make connections, and even find a job!