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/
Upcoming Events: September-October in VCARA
Published: September 20, 2016
Virtual worlds, virtual archives, avatars, and more … mark your calendar for these fun events!
Fall 2016: VCARA Village Tour
Published: August 31, 2016
A visit to the VCARA Village on iSchool Island in Second Life is an escape to a special oasis where imagination prevails and deadlines don’t exist.
Upcoming Events: August-September in VCARA
Published: August 23, 2016
VCARA has officially kicked off for fall 2016! Join us for tours, networking, freebies, and other resources.
CVL News: Call for Posters – Fall 2016 Exhibit
Published: August 10, 2016
In fall 2016, CVL will present an exhibit of virtual worlds art work from artists in virtual worlds including Second Life, Kitely, Inworldz, and Opensim.
CVL News: Summer Exhibit in Second Life
Published: July 20, 2016
The Community Virtual Library (CVL) in Second Life is wrapping up their “Libraries and Librarians in Virtual Worlds” summer exhibit with two live events.
Thursday, June 16th 5-7pm Pacific: Libraries and Librarians in Virtual Worlds Exhibit at CVL
Published: June 16, 2016
The Community Virtual Library in Second Life presents an exhibit of libraries and library work in virtual worlds during the summer of 2016. Second Life libraries, as well as libraries and library activities (museum exhibits, art galleries and educational immersive environments) in other virtual worlds, such as Kitely, Inworldz, and Opensim will be on display.
Call for Posters: Libraries and Librarians in Virtual Worlds Exhibit at CVL
Published: May 18, 2016
The Community Virtual Library in Second Life will present an exhibit of libraries and library work in virtual worlds during the summer of 2016.
7th Annual VCARA Conference – April 20, 2016, 6:00 PM Pacific
Published: April 8, 2016
Join us for an online educational and fun event with a Sci-Fi theme in Second Life!
March 15, 6:00pm Pacific: VCARA Guest Lecture- Lisa Daulby – “Fun” Facts in User Acceptance of Info Managment Tools & Technologies
Published: March 6, 2016
VCARA Guest Lecture – Lisa Daulby – “Fun” Facts in User Acceptance of Information Management Tools & Technologies
VCARA Tagline Contest
Published: February 16, 2016
We’ve got a contest for you. Submit your best tagline for the Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners!
VCARA Guest Lecture- Lori Bell – From Physical to Virtual: Libraries Serve Everyone! February 23, 6:00PM Pacific
Published: February 11, 2016
VCARA Guest Lecturer Lori Bell presents in Second Life on February 23rd at 6:00PM, Pacific Time
Brant Knutzen – The Quest: PBL for basic skills in the virtual world – Tuesday, January 19, 6:00pm Pacific
Published: January 11, 2016
Brant Knutzen, Blended Learning Consultant and Faculty of Education & Human Development at the Hong Kong Institute of Education will present for the VCARA Spring Colloquium Series on January 19 at 6:00pm Pacific time in Second Life. He will be presenting on “The Quest: Problem-based Learning for basic skills in Virtual Worlds. Second Life Orientation available for those new to Second Life on January 17th. See blog for more information.
Second Life Orientation Session
Published: December 23, 2015
New to Second Life? Join VCARA’s Marie Vans (amvans Lapis) on Sunday, January 17, 2016 @ Noon PST for an orientation on iSchool island! In about 30 minutes, you’ll learn some SL basics, visit the main buildings in VCARA, and discuss the different events and resources there.
The Dickens Project – A model for live interactive, project based engagement [Virtual Worlds Lecture]
Published: November 19, 2015
Virtual Worlds Guest Lecturer: Judith Cullen (RL) | Caledonia Skytower (SL), Seanchai Libraries – Library Lead
When: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 | Time: 6:00pm PST – 6:50pm PST
Location: We’ll meet at VCARA’s amphitheater on the SJSU iSchool Island at 6 p.m. SLT; then we’ll teleport to The Dickens Project for a tour and Q&A around 6:20 p.m. SLT.
A Tour of Museums in Second Life
Published: November 5, 2015
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A Tour of Libraries in Second Life – Beth S O’Connell/Beth Ghostraven
Published: November 5, 2015
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Inaugural issue of Archeota features VCARA
Published: May 7, 2015
Our very own Jane Awesome/Kerri Keil wrote a great article on VCARA in the first issue of Archeota:
“Exploring next generation archives through VCARA”
Archeota is the official newsletter of the San José State University Society of American Archivists Student Chapter.
Gentle Heron/Alice Krueger – Colloquia Talk-Tuesday, March 31 6:00pm SLT
Published: April 16, 2015
Colloquium Talk on VCARA: People with Disabilities in Virtual Worlds. Virtual Ability supports people with many types of disabling conditions and chronic illnesses in Second Life. Some require special accommodations. Learn how some persons use assistive technology or human assistance to access Second Life.
Colloquium Talk on VCARA:
People with Disabilities in Virtual Worlds
April 16, 6:00pm SLT (Pacific) Moving Through Time and Space: U.S. Revolutionary War – Open House
Published: April 14, 2015
Interested in taking a class in Second Life? The SJSU iSchool’s Summer 2015 immersive learning course is:
287-10 Virtual Worlds: Moving Through Time and Space: U.S. Revolutionary War.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CURRENT STUDENT TO TAKE THIS COURSE. You can take this course through the open education initiative
Info Quest, new Virtual/Immersive Learning Environment to open with Seminar
Published: March 13, 2015
Greetings! You are invited to a Virtual Worlds/Immersive Learning Seminar which will feature the opening of Info Quest, a web-based library and location for librarians, museum staff, educators, library users, students, and anyone interested.