VCARA Blog: Conferences
VCARA Blog: Conferences
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 New Website & Blog Location
Published: October 31, 2023 by Bethany Winslow
From being part of Second Life’s 20th birthday celebration, to exploring new virtual worlds with the VR Exploders, keep up with all the latest happenings with the Virtual Center for Archives & Records Administration (VCARA).
Learn more about what we do, how to get started, and follow our social media by visiting our new website and blog - https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/vcara/blog/
XR Women and the iLRN Conference
Enjoying Events on the iLRN Virbela Campus
Published: March 27, 2021 by Dr. Pat Franks
The Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) is an international organization of developers, educators, and research professionals collaborating to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning.
XR: Bridging the Gap Research Symposium Recap
Published: October 25, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
The first annual research symposium was held October 24, 2020, in the XR Research Center, a part of the Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration on SJSU’s iSchool island in Second Life.
Keynote presenter, Dr. Donna Z. Davis, shared her thoughts on the promise and challenges ahead for those seeking to use virtual reality in a way that promotes equity and inclusion (figure 1).
XR: Bridging the Gap Research Symposium – 10/24/20
Birds of a Feather Sessions: Accessibility, Environments, Networking
Published: October 19, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
XR: Bridging the Gap Research Symposium, 10/24/20, 9 a.m. – 12 noon SLT (Pacific)
XR Bridging the Gap Research Symposium 10/24/20
Meet the Keynotes
Published: October 17, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
Symposium 9 a.m. – 12 noon SLT (Pacific) | Keynotes 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Donna Z. Davis, PhD, APR / Tredi Felisimo in
SL
Associate Professor and Director
Strategic Communication Master’s Program
Oregon Reality (OR) Lab
University of Oregon
School of Journalism * Communication | Portland
XR: Bridging the Gap Research Symposium
Join us October 24, 2020
Published: October 14, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/217/128/33
XR: Bridging the Gap Research Symposium
Hosted by the VCARA, iSchool Island, Second Life
Published: September 9, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
Plan now to attend the XR: Bridging the Gap Research Symposium on October 24, 2020, from 9 a.m. to noon SLT (Pacific Time).
Venue: VCARA’s XR Research Center in SL
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/216/96/37
The goal of this symposium is to provide a venue for members of Virtual Worlds, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality communities to share accomplishments and challenges and to learn from one another.
Planning Meeting for VCARA’s XR Symposium
Published: August 2, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
If you’re interested in becoming involved, please join us.
When: Tuesday, August 4, 5 p.m. SLT
(pacific)
Where: VCARA’s XR Research Center
SURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/216/96/37
iRLN 2020 Conference
All this week!
Published: June 22, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
The Immersive Learning Research Network is hosting its first conference totally “virtually” this week. Most events take place on the Virbela VR Campus. Visit the iRLN website for details.
Survey Says! Developing Criteria for VR Courses
Recap of Panel Presentation 3/27/20 @ VWBPE Conference
Published: March 28, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
The panel presentation, “Survey Says! Developing Criteria for VR Courses,” drew a large crowd and was a huge success! While the results of the Survey conducted in Fall 2019 have not yet been published, preliminary findings were shared through this panel presentation.
VWBPE Conference–Panel on Criteria for VR/VW
Published: March 26, 2020 by Dr. Pat Franks
This past year the VCARA team has turned their attention to comparing the capabilities of Virtual Worlds (e.g., VCARA and CVL) to social Virtual Reality (e.g., Sansar and VR Chat).
Attend the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference session, Survey Says! Developing Criteria for VR Courses, to learn of the results of our preliminary research.
VW vs VR “Smackdown” — Round 2
Published: December 18, 2019 by Dr. Pat Franks
On December 14, 2019, eager spectators gathered to watch “Round 2″ of the VR vs VW Smackdown as part of the OpenSim Community Conference.
10th Annual VCARA Conference Recap
April 20, 2019, VCARA on iSchool Island in SL
Published: August 19, 2019 by Dr. Pat Franks
The 10th annual VCARA conference held April 20, 2019, was a resounding success! Keynote presenters and those who shared mini-presentations reinforced our theme, “Sands of Time: Looking Back to Move Forward.”
10th Annual VCARA Conference Schedule – 4/23/19
Published: April 20, 2019 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Join VCARA for our 10th Annual VCARA Conference at 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. SLT (Pacific) Tuesday, April 23, 2019! This year’s theme is inspired by Ancient Egypt: “Sands of Time: Looking Back to Move Forward.” Come dressed as yourself or in your favorite Ancient Egyptian attire.
VCARA Participates: VWBPE Exhibit & Immersive Experience
Published: March 18, 2019 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Join VCARA for a unique immersive experience on iSchool Island (SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/47/83/33) in Second Life at 6 p.m. SLT (Pacific) on Monday, March 25, 2019. This event is part of the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education 2019 conference.
10th Annual VCARA Conference: April 23, 2019
Published: March 7, 2019 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Join VCARA for our 10th Annual VCARA Conference from 6pm-8:30pm SLT (Pacific) on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. This year’s theme is “Sands of Time: Looking Back to Move Forward” and will emphasize heroes and activities from VCARA’s past as well as prospects for future virtual world best practices and endeavors in both 3D and VR environments.
10th Annual VCARA Conference: Call For Presentations
Published: January 15, 2019 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual VCARA Conference from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. SLT (Pacific) Tuesday, April 23, 2019. This year’s theme is “Sands of Time: Looking Back to Move Forward” and will emphasize heroes and activities from VCARA’s past as well as prospects for future virtual world best practices and endeavors. Submit your proposal for a 10-minute mini presentation by Monday, April 8 for one of the 10 slots available.
VCARA Participates: Rockliffe University Consortium Conference 2018
Published: November 13, 2018 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
Rockliffe University Consortium (RUC) held their second annual conference (RUCC18) at the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture in San Francisco, California on November 9-10, 2018.
9th Annual VCARA Conference: Recap
Published: June 18, 2018 by Alyse Dunavant-Jones
On April 18, 2018, VCARA held its 9th Annual VCARA Conference on iSchool Island in Second Life. This year’s theme was Passion for Truth: Trusting Information in the Fake News Era. Attendees posted to social media during the conference using #VCARA.
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.