VCARA Blog
VCARA Blog
Our school hosts virtual world events as part of our Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration. Managed by Dr. Pat Franks and written by current students and alumni, this blog highlights lectures and events held on iSchool Island in Second Life, including the annual VCARA Conference. This blog also reports relevant events hosted by other education and information groups in virtual worlds. For more information about VCARA and its members, visit our website: https://sjsuvcara.weebly.com/
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.
VIrtual Meets Physical: VCARA in Print
Published: July 13, 2016
SJSU’s King Library has other “virtual worlds” titles, electronic and in print, available to SJSU students and staff.
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
Spotlight Interview – James Morgan
Published: February 22, 2016
VCARA Spotlight interview with James Morgan, instructor in Digital Media Art at San José State University and director of Ars Virtua, a new media center and gallery about virtual 3D worlds.
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
7th Annual VCARA Conference 2016 – Call for Poster Presentations
Published: January 26, 2016
Students and alumni are highly encouraged to submit work related to their current and past courses for the VCARA Conference – Virtual Worlds: The Future is Now.
Call for Poster Presentations
7th Annual VCARA Conference 2016 – Virtual Worlds: The Future is Now
Date: April 20, 2016 6:00-8:00PM Second Life Time (Pacific)
Location: VCARA SJSU/iSchool island
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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Marie Vans receives 1st place award from ISTE’s 2015 Edu Machinima Fest
Published: July 27, 2015
The Machinima of the Conference are Up
Published: May 8, 2015
If you missed the 6th Annual VCARA Conference in April, you can watch the machinima of both keynotes and all the mini presentations.
Come Visit the Aeronauts Exhibit while it’s still up
The traveling exhibit “The Aeronauts” exhibit put together by Sere Timeless, will be on display on VCARA until the end of summer. This wonderful exhibit tells the story of the hot air balloon including the first “duel in the air” and even the hot air balloon craze that showed up in ladies fashion. Come see the wacky variations on hot air balloon design complete with oars and wings that were thought to help steer the contraption.
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.
6th Annual VCARA Conference – Post Conference Review
Published: May 1, 2015
The 6th Annual VCARA Conference was held on April 21, 2015. It was well attended, which is not surprising considering the lineup of speakers.