[Pct] CFP: Learning and Research In Second Life Preconference Workshop

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

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> (Apologies for crossposting, please distribute as appropriate -jh)
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> Call for Papers/Participation
>
> Please join us in a workshop on learning and research in Second Life
> (R) on October 17, 2007 in Vancouver at Internet Research 8.0 (http://
> wiki.aoir.org/index.php?title=About_IR8.0)
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> Paper Deadline August 15th.
>
> Second Life(R) is a 3d virtual environment created by Linden Lab
> which has captured the attentions of researchers and teachers from
> around the world from a variety of disciplines.
>
> This workshop aims to improve the understanding of Second Life as a
> Learning and Research environment. It will bring 35 researchers
> together to collaborate, discuss and workshop diverse topics related
> to research and learning in Second Life. We will pursue a full-day
> schedule in which participants will discuss their work and interests
> on four different topics: learning in Second Life, integrated
> learning, the contributions of research to the community and ethical
> research methods. How can we better enable learning in this sphere?
> How can we better enable research?
>
> As a highlight, Robin Linden will give a talk to the group, and
> members of Linden Lab will likely participate throughout the day.
>
> We encourage researchers to submit papers and short biography to
> slworkshop at tmttlt.com which will be selected and distributed amongst
> participants before the workshop. First invitations will be offered
> to those who provide full papers for consideration.
>
> These papers have two purposes: first is to provide a common platform
> for understanding our research and teaching and second submitted
> papers may be considered for publication in an edited volume being
> produced in relation to the workshop, or possibly in peer reviewed
> publication derived from the workshop (these are currently under
> discussion).
>
> Subsequent invitation will be made based upon research/teaching
> statement and biography.  If you are interested in participating,
> please send an email containing your information to
> slworkshop at tmttlt.com.
>
> Decisions will be made by September 1st, barring incident.  There is
> a limit of 35 participants at the physical meeting; the event will be
> simulcast into Second Life.
>
> We welcome professionals, faculty and graduate students to
> participate.
>
> This workshop is sponsored by Linden Lab creators of Second Life and
> is organized by Jeremy Hunsinger and Aleks Krotoski. Free lunch,
> coffee breaks and the room is included in participation.
>
>
> jeremy hunsinger
> Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,
> School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
> (www.cipr.uwm.edu)
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jeremy hunsinger
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,
School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
(www.cipr.uwm.edu)

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