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SUMMARY:Please Attend and Support Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education: Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Join The Science Circle at the VWBPE Conference 2025!\nThe Science Circle is proud to support the annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) Conference\, a vibrant gathering of educators\, innovators\, and virtual world enthusiasts. This year\, we’re excited to participate with two immersive experiences and a special roundtable discussion titled “Confronting the Unknown: The SC Moon Base Project” on April 4 at 10 AM PDT. Dive into the future of our Moon Base Project and explore how we’re pushing the boundaries of virtual learning and discovery! \nIn addition to our own events\, we warmly encourage our community to explore the incredible lineup of activities at VWBPE. Below\, we’ve highlighted some standout sessions that align with our mission of lifelong learning\, innovation\, and exploration. Mark your calendars and join us in Second Life for these enriching experiences! \n  \nThe Science Circle at VWBPE: Our Featured Event\n“Confronting the Unknown: The SC Moon Base Project”\nWhen: April 4\, 10 AM PDT\nWhat: A roundtable discussion about our ambitious Moon Base Project\, where we’ll tackle the challenges and possibilities of creating a virtual lunar outpost.\nWhy: Learn how this project bridges science\, education\, and imagination in an immersive environment. \nLocation Badlands Wild \n  \nMust-Visit VWBPE Events\nHere’s a curated list of sessions we recommend—featuring some of our very own Science Circle professors alongside other inspiring presenters: \n  \nApril 3\, 3 PM PDT\n“Speed Build Workshop: Basics of HUDs for Educators”\nPresenter: Helena Kiama\nWhat: Learn to create a classroom HUD using prims—add scripts\, images\, and link them together. Perfect for educators looking to enhance virtual teaching tools!\nLocation: VWBPE Game Preserve \n  \nApril 4\, 2 PM PDT\n“Above the Book: Catching Up with the Lindens”\nPresenter: Phelan Corrimal (Kevin Feenan) with Grumpity Linden\nWhat: Get the latest updates on Second Life features impacting education.\nLocation: VWBPEivitisRainbow Basin \n  \nApril 4\, 3 PM PDT\n“Transformative Learning in the Mindspace”\nPresenter: Lyr Lobo (Cynthia Calongne) (SC Professor)\nWhat: Discover best practices from 62 virtual world university classes and the Ramapo Project with 800 middle schoolers.\nLocation: VWBPE Desert Hinterlands \n  \nApril 5\, 5 PM PDT\n“Nature Walk with Delia Lake”\nPresenter: Delia Lake (SC Professor)\nWhat: A reflective walk along the shore\, exploring the transition between sea and land.\nLocation: VWBPE Wetlands Marsh \n  \nApril 5\, 8 AM PDT\n“AI\, Metaliteracy\, and Digital Citizenship”\nPresenter: Valibrarian Gregg (Valerie Hill)\nWhat: Explore how AI shapes metaliteracy and responsible digital citizenship with a 3D model experience.\nLocation: VWBPE Tundra Expanse \n  \nApril 5\, 10 AM PDT\n“Lifelong Learning Roundtable”\nPresenter: Lissena (Lynne Berrett) (SC Professor) with panelists\nWhat: Discuss lifelong learning opportunities in Second Life and network with educators.\nLocation: VWBPE Desert Hinterlands \n  \nApril 5\, 3 PM PDT\n“Best Face Forward: A Transition from Here to There”\nPresenter: Kip Roffo (Steven R. Van Hook) (SC Professor)\nWhat: Navigate the challenges of transitioning from traditional to innovative education.\nLocation: VWBPE Tundra Expanse \n  \nWhy Attend? \nThe VWBPE Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with a global community of learners and creators. Whether you’re passionate about education\, technology\, or the natural world\, there’s something for everyone. Join us to experience cutting-edge ideas\, network with like-minded individuals\, and celebrate the power of virtual worlds! \nStay tuned for more updates\, and we’ll see you in Second Life!
URL:https://sciencecircle.org/event/attend-vwbpe-transitions/
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SUMMARY:VWBPE SC Moon Base Roundtable Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Confronting the Unknown: The SC Moon Base Project\nPresenter: Vic Michalak (RL: Phil Youngblood\, PhD\, The Science Circle Foundation) \nDiscussants:\nSumo Itano (RL: Natalie Foster\, PhD)\nSyzygy Asymptote (RL: William Wall\, PhD)\nTagline (RL: Robert Hendrix\, MD)\nOperative Phoenix (RL: Tomomi Ishihara) \nLocation Badland Wilds \nThe Science Circle Foundation is hosting this roundtable discussion to enhance their Immersive Experience. \nParticipants will experience firsthand how Moon Base Project members tackle difficult issues in weekly meetings to design and build a safe and sustainable lunar base. \nThe event will start with an open dialog about the guiding questions to exchange perspectives on these and more difficult questions\, after which Project members will share how they communicate and collaborate effectively in a virtual world. \n  \nGuiding Questions:  \nWho owns the Moon? Who should live and work there? All participants can engage in these. \nObjectives:  \nParticipants will be able to engage in a discussion of a controversial issue with no correct answer. \nParticipants will be able to learn how a diverse international group collaborates in a virtual world \nAccessibility: SpeakEasy HUD
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