VCARA Blog
VCARA Blog
This is an archive of older VCARA posts. The current website and blog location is https://ischoolblogs.sjsu.edu/vcara/, but the best way to connect is by joining the SJSU iSchool VCARA Discord channel.
The iSchool has hosted educational and social virtual world events as part of our Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration (VCARA) since 2009. VCARA began in our MARA Program, but is open to any interested iSchool students, faculty, or staff. Managed by Bethany Winslow (Director of Online Learning) with participation by current students, alumni, and other virtual world colleagues, the VCARA website, blog, and Discord channel highlights the activities on our region in Second Life and other locations. We also collaborate with other educators and information professionals in-world, and we explore different social virtual reality platforms with our VR Exploders Club monthly outings. Join us!
Upcoming Events: September-October in VCARA
Published: September 20, 2016
Virtual worlds, virtual archives, avatars, and more … mark your calendar for these fun events!
Call for Posters: OpenSimulator Community Conference
Published: September 20, 2016
The OpenSimulator Community Conference (OSCC) will be held December 10-11, 2016 in Second Life, and is now open to submissions.
The OpenSimulator Community Conference (OSCC) will be held December 10-11, 2016 in Second Life, and is now open to submissions.
Spotlight: VCARA Student Resource Center
Published: September 15, 2016
Newbies and veterans alike can find helpful resources at the VCARA Student Resource Center on iSchool Island in Second Life.
You’ve created a Second Life account–taken the brave leap, downloaded a viewer, logged in, and explored iSchool Island.
Your navigation is a little wobbly, your avatar isn’t quite what you’d like, and you’re struggling with Second Life’s learning curve.
VCARA can help!
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.
VCARA for Newbies
Published: August 17, 2016
VCARA offers many ways to participate, and anyone with an Internet connection can access our webcast recordings and follow us through social media to discover the virtual worlds and online learning research and events we share.
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.
VCARA on Social Media
Published: August 3, 2016
Find VCARA on your favorite social media networks to keep up with our latest news and events!
Mnemosyne Seminario: The Face of VCARA
Published: July 27, 2016
If you’ve encountered VCARA, you’ve likely encountered an alluring visage by the name Mnemosyne Seminario (pron. NEM-AWS-uh-NEE SE-mi-NAH-ree-OH).
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.