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SLMOOC16

Published on Mar 20, 2016

The third annual Second Life MOOC (SLMOOC16) will take place from April 1-30, 2016 on WizIQ (click here to access the course). The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life. The MOOC will focus on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, .Minecraft, or OpenSim. The live presentations will include the speakers’ reflective process on teaching and learning in fully online and blended learning formats.

SLMOOC16 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds. Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free.

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SLMOOC16

“Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Building Communities of Practice”
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The third annual Second Life MOOC (SLMOOC16) will take place from April 2-30, 2016 on WizIQ and Second Life

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SLMOOC16- Presenters

Visit this https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SHsoYS6KW2vQDRIq-nA16mTYlRYHlB3V_22WM4w... and learn a little bit more about our collaborators.. Presenters are experienced virtual world users from different Communities of Practice.
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Organizers

The MOOC and the live online classes is organized and coordinated by Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone, or Dr. Nellie Deutsch.

Organizers
The MOOC and the live online classes is organized and coordinated by Dr. Doris Molero, Dr. Nancy Zingrone, or Dr. Nellie Deutsch. You may contact the organizers for further information and support.
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2 things about SLMOOC16

  • Theme: “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Building communities of Practice”
  • Collaborative learning and teaching around the world through virtual worlds like Second Life, Minecraft, OpenSim, etc.
The theme of the current MOOC is “Connecting in Virtual Worlds. Communities of Practice” There is a plethora of communities in virtual worlds promoting education and learning through connecting online via web technologies such as Second Life.
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2 more .... :)

  • SLMOOC16 is for educators, schools, and public and private businesses that wish to provide training in virtual worlds.
  • Weekly badges and a final certificate of completion will be available for free.
The live presentations will include the speakers’ reflective process on teaching and learning in fully online and blended learning formats.
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Learning Areas

  • WizIQ.
  • Moodle for Teachers
  • Second Life Center
There will be 3 learning areas: WizIQ, Moodle for Teachers, and Second Life MOOC areas.


http://integrating-technology.wiziq.com/course/146076-second-life-mooc

https://moodle4teachers.org/course/view.php?id=114

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Madhupak/110/89/63
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Support

  • Ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week and from support@wiziq.com
  • Participants can ask questions in advance and throughout the course in Moodle for Teachers (M4T) SLMOOC16 and on WizIQ MOOC areas.
  • The live online classes will be recorded for future reference.
You will get ongoing support from the organizers of the MOOC for each week and from support@wiziq.com Participants will be able to ask questions in advance and throughout the course in Moodle for Teachers (M4T) SLMOOC16 and on WizIQ MOOC areas. The live online classes will be recorded for future reference, so don't worry if you cannot attend or if you'd like to review the content.
Photo by Lotus Carroll
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Weekly Topics

1. Getting acquainted with Second Life and Virtual Worlds
2. Resources and skills required for connecting and learning
3. Resources and skills required for teachers

4. Summarizing and Reflecting on the information and the process

Weekly Topics
Getting acquainted with Second Life and Virtual Worlds
Resources and skills required for learning
Resources and skills required for teachers
Summarizing and Reflecting on the information and the process
Weekly Digital Badges
Participants will qualify for weekly badges once they complete the activities of the week.
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The workload
1. Participate or view the recordings of the live sessions and
2. Develop a reflective artifact in the form of video that will be added to a blog, Smore, wiki, google drive doc, website, web page on a website and so on to sustain the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences.

Workload
The workload for the MOOC includes participating or viewing the recordings of the live session and developing a reflective artifact in the form of video that will be added to a blog, Smore, wiki, google drive doc, website, web page on a website and so on to sustain the information relevant to your needs and your learning experiences.
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Certificates of Completion


Participants, who reflect on 5 weekly webinars, receive 4 badges, and fill in the feedback form at the end of the MOOC, will be eligible for a certificate of completion. The due date for the reflective practice is May 1, 2016.

Certificate of Completion
Participants, who complete the tasks set out for SLMOOC16 (4 badges) and reflect on 5 webinars, will be awarded a certificate of completion. You will need to join the Moodle course area to qualify. The presenters will receive a certificate for presenting. The certificate will be available on the Moodle.
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Join our Facebook group!

Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/slmooc/
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#SLMOOC16

Check this video.. What Second Life means to me, with Gentle Heron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZKC4R81zzc
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YouTube Playlist
Subscribe to the Youtube playlist for the Second Life MOOC (SLMOOC16) and watch some of the participants’ videos and digital artifacts.

YouTube Playlist
Subscribe to the Youtube playlist for the Second Life MOOC (SLMOOC16) and watch some of the participants’ videos and digital artifacts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QJcb6pvtvo&list=PL8JUcjyABKxmmlov_CYLmSvX1...
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Hope to see you in world!

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