Teachers

= ** CADRE 11 - Second Life Project - TEACHERS ** =


 * = **ITEM(S) to be added to Locker that are FIXED** ||= **Fixed By** ||
 * = Locker ||= James ||
 * = Curriculum ||= Jojo ||


 * __Outline for Presentation__**

Bill’s Moodle instructions on ‘what we were supposed to do’ Introduce locker = portable container || 5mins || & Andrea || Apple Introduction to Second Life - perhaps the apple (the first item) can tell you all about everything you can do in second life (just a really quick rundown/demo) -the apple will contain the SL starter guide || 2-5mins || Introduce purpose of curriculum Introduce list (notecard) of contents of locker || 2-5mins || The educational theory behind our choice and how it relates to what we have been studying - Within the objects in the locker, we can create different ways for the teacher to learn things (like a video, a notecard, maybe a "here is where the tool is, now play with it") > Segway to Matt’s Videos and pass to him || 2-5mins ||
 * **Who/Order** || **Topics/Points** || **Time** ||
 * James || Kickoff
 * Sonja
 * Jojo & Maria || Curriculum
 * Tanner || Curriculum / Locker Contents Theory Explanation - Why it works
 * Matt || Rings w/Videos on how to use SL || 5-10mins ||
 * Karen || Notecards with Educase links for SL & teachers. Also, External links on Notecards that help Teachers learn SL. Security in SL || 2-5mins ||
 * Dijlah || Ppt presentation || 10mins ||
 * Dijlah || Ppt presentation || 10mins ||

__** GENERAL CONCERNS, THOUGHTS, ASYNCHRONOUS CONVERSATION AREA-(SONJA) **__

 * KAREN- I think we have done a good job! Remember we had to come from a teachers standpoint. ||
 * TANNER: I feel like we are walking right into the orientation island trap where we have a notecard for everything and we let them read about it - instead, perhaps the apple (the first item) can tell you all about everything you can do in second life (just a really quick rundown/demo). The rest of the contents in the locker will offer ways to do those things, but there is not necesarily an order (this give the learner options to choose what they would like to learn and avoids the step by step notecard trap). Within the objects in the locker, we can create different ways for the teacher to learn things (like a video, a notecard, maybe a "here is where the tool is, now play with it", some sort of activity...). That way, the objects reflect our knowledge and understanding of learning theory - becuase what sits and the top is that people learn in different ways (not just notecards). This will leave it up to the teacher to decide what they will do with SL, all we have provided them is the tools to do it. What do you guys think? - Tanner ||
 * MARIA ||
 * ANDREA- I ove the tutorials, they are great visuals for visual learners :) ||
 * JOJO ||
 * DIJ - I am ok with Tanner's idea on having some sort of an activity, this was the plan all a long, then the group changed directions. At this point, whoever has an idea just go for it and present it. Dec 1 is the due date. ||
 * SONJA: MY CONCERN IS THAT WE MAY HAVE TOO MANY CONTAINERS WITHOUT A CLEARLY SCAFFOLDED SET OF TEACHING IDEAS FOR PRESENTING TO A TEACHER. OK I TAKE THAT BACK...IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE MAKING GOOD HEADWAY! ||
 * MATT ||

Teachers met on Sunday, 11/16/08 from 6:30PM - 8:00PM. Notes from the meeting are below. The below decisions were made and agreed upon by the group.

__Outline of Final SL Project Presentation-Demo on 11/24__
Teachers plan to develop a package that can be given to a teacher who wants to use it. The Teacher will be able to locate a piece of land of any size and unpack the entire thing to begin using it.

The locker will be open-source. People can take what the locker and modify or add to it in order to suit their needs. All objects and scripts in the locker will be modify-able and fully open.
 * Our package (for now) is a Locker.**

Each object in the locker will have an obvious connection to a learning theory.

The locker and its contents will leverage Second Life and make use of its strengths.

__**Presentation Plan**__
1. Avatar will find the identifiable Teachers Locker
 * Locker will have Cadre XI on it
 * Locker will have instructions on how to Open Locker
 * Example: To Open Locker, Right Click on Me and Select Open
 * When Locker opens, Do all objects fall out? Or does Avatar have to remove items 1 by 1?

2. Some objects will have step by step instructions to follow in order to guide the Teacher through all of the objects in the locker.
 * Object1: The Curriculum. Or possibly a flashing apple that is clearly marked STEP 1. Must be clearly marked, "READ/OPEN ME FIRST"
 * Steps 2-? Objects will have instructions of how to: //Might only have a required Steps 1-3 and the remaining objects wont have a 'step' or 'required order' assigned to them. Teacher can use objects as they like.//
 * How To Walk
 * How To Talk
 * How To Communicate
 * How To Sit
 * How To Fly
 * How To take a Snapshot
 * How To Dance
 * How To Gesture

3. Remaining Objects include:
 * Object/Notecard describing "How to import an image" - Dijlah Done on Nov. 17, 2008
 * How to Import and play ppt presentation in SL - Dijlah Done Nov. 17, 2008
 * Current Backpack in our building location in the sky that includes the ppt presentation/notecards
 * Curriculum describing contents of locker & what each can be used for
 * Matt: Working of a piece of land to play YouTube videos in. The teacher will have the option to watch pre-determined SL activities that have been recording and they can unpack a screen that plays the video

4. Each object should be an example of the Learning theories that help us develop in SL (Dij) || Observational learning or modeling Theory || (Matt) || Observational learning or modeling Theory- Done Click on Discs for automatic link to full screen video demonstration || (Jojo, Tanner & Maria) || Conversation Theory (Gordon Pask) & ?? || (Karen) -Finishing this ... Karen || Self-regulation & Behaviorism? || (Sonja) ||  || Each of these objects (actions/tasks) will use kinetic, audio, visual, social modeling. //From Jojo: I'm not strongly familiar with all the learning theories, lets ensure the above list of objects are associated with a learning theory or add to the list. The main focus should be the object, not the theory. Multiple objects can use the same theory.//
 * **Object** || **Per Bill: the "obvious connection to learning theory"** ||
 * Current Backpack on land which includes PPT & Notecards
 * Land & Screen to watch YouTube Videos. Perhaps the land is a "student lounge"
 * Curriculum with a list of all objects & what they do/are used for. Experience teacher will have in SL.
 * Notecards with Educase links for SL & teachers. Also, External links on Notecards that help Teachers learn SL. Security in SL
 * Apple. Can include notecards for a process or instructions pop up when apple is touched.
 * Locker. pack-able object. || Done - James ||
 * || Behaviorism ||
 * || Self-efficacy ||
 * || Operant Conditioning (positive reinforcement) Skinner ||

5. Each group member should contribute an object of some sort to fill up locker. (Not required) Group took a stab at assigning tasks/objects to group members that have not declared what they are doing. This list can change and should be updated in the table for Item # 4 above.
 * Tanner - Work on Curriculum. Text for curriculum & SL Experience for Teachers w/Jojo & Maria
 * Andrea - build an object, populate/determine text on notecards/object or team up w/someone
 * Maria - organization of experience that the Teacher will go through. Determine 'step by step' or order of opening objects. Maybe 1st three only vs every object. Help formulate the experience the teacher will go through when they open the locker.
 * Karen - educase links for SL & teachers. External links on notecards
 * Sonja - So far I have made five backpacks available. Built an Apple Matt - making land to watch/display youtube videos in SL. handling audio/visual part of SL
 * Jojo - Notetaker. building curriculum that will include order of events and summary of what teachers can experience in SL
 * James - Build the Locker? or team up w/someone - please e-mail or skype me (jmswtsn or jmswtsn@gmail.com) if you need help.
 * Mici - build an object, populate/determine text on notecards/object or team up w/someone

6. Additional Notes/Comments/Stuff - Cadre, please add any notes, new/additional information here if it doesn't fit in the table above.
 * Here's a YouTube Video I watched that can be played in Matt's theater
 * Education in Second Life: Explore the Possibilities (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMGR9q43dag )

__Projected Timeline as of 11/16__ [|Teacher SecondLife Project Location] || settle on basic plan of of how we are going to teach our skills (although always subject to modification). Start working / refining SL package. ||
 * //Teachers need to determine meeting times and location//**
 * Meeting Day || Meeting Time || Meeting Location || Objective ||
 * Wednesday, 11/5 || 8:00PM PT || Skype || Brainstorming ||
 * Monday, 11/10 || 7:00PM PT || SecondLife
 * Sunday, 11/16 || 6:30PM PT || [|Teacher SecondLife Project Location] || Assigned tasks & determined a draft Presentation ||
 * Wed, 11/19 || 7PM PT || TBD || Everyone must have updated wiki/or approved current wiki plan ||
 * Mon, 11/24 || 5PM & 8PM PT || Second Life, Malibu Island w/Bill || Tentative Trial Run date w/Bill & Student Group ||
 * Wed, 11/26 || TBD || TBD || Proposed 'Finished' Date ||
 * Mon, 12/1 || TBD || Second Life || Presentations ||

Did you update this wiki between 11/17 & 11/19? Or are the notes/plan fine as is? Please list your name, thank you!

 * Yes! I updated the wiki for Wed, 11/19 deadline - Jojo
 * Yes - I included comments above 11/19 - Tanner
 * Sort of - I updated my "in progress" 11/20 - James. Otherwise notes and plan are great.
 * Yes - completed PPT posting on Nov. 21, 2008.
 * Yes I updated the wiki on 11/19 but I have not added my name behind every task that I completed. For example, for the first two meetings I created the list of items to do and brief overview of the meetings. Jojo has assumed that task since the 3rd meeting-Sonja

=Original SL Project Development Work. PRE Sunday, 11/16/08=

Here is the link to the Educasue issue solely related to Second Life - http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVol/47218 let me know if you need the login information - Karen

__Members__**:**
 * Andrea Vasquez, Dijlah Benjamin, James Watson, Josephine Cheatham, Karen Smith, Maria Johnson, Matt Jackson, Mici Orona, Sonja Wood, Tanner Ragland**

=**HOW TO BUILD TUTORIAL**=
 * I found this helpful/easy youtube video on how to build**
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmN_hAHlF0M**

=TASK LIST - WHO'S DOING WHAT TOWARDS END PRODUCT=

Also Added the following: Karen F. Smith (provided link to EDUCAUSE and shared experience when attending) Dijlah Benjamin compiled a Power Point Presentation (Done Nov. 12, 2008) //Work in Progress - Convert Power Point Slides to a JPEG format and write a presentation script for Second Life - By Nov. 16, 2008// > NEED HELP - I am not able to IMPORT any JPEG into SL - asking for $10, and taking me to a website? Matt helped upload images. Done || The curriculum will also contain a page for Learning Theories that will direct users to the Learning theory museum. Jojo I like what you have here let me know how I might help with this part-Sonja. || In Progress || content was used for Power Point Presentation. ||  ||
 * Who || What || Status ||
 * Andrea Vasquez || ? ||  ||
 * Dijlah Benjamin || *  Created page and added content to Why Second Life for Education? (Done Nov. 8, 2008)
 * Created Platform to build project (Done Nov. 10, 2008)
 * Create note cards for Second Life Getting Started page [Why SL for Education] (Done on Nov. 12, 2008)
 * Find applicable You Tubes (Done on Nov. 12, 2008)
 * Created note cards for Power Point Presentation (Done on Nov. 12, 2008)
 * Build a presentation wall (Done on Nov. 12, 2008)
 * Build a house - //Might be used by the group, it's just a thought (Done Nov. 12, 2008)//
 * Strength/Weaknesses Second Life
 * Learning in Second Life & Learning Theories
 * Best Practice Learning Experience
 * Object/Notecard describing "How to import an image" - Dijlah Done on Nov. 17, 2008
 * How to Import and play ppt presentation in SL - Dijlah Done Nov. 17, 2008
 * PPT programed (Done Nov. 21,2008) || Done
 * James Watson || Locker Building, assisting anyone with other parts of the project. Please e-mail or skype me (jmswtsn or jmswtsn@gmail.com) if you need help. ||  ||
 * Josephine Cheatham || Building a curriculum. Working on a shape that can serve as a notebook that contains a list of what you can do in Second Life. This curriculum should be able to link to others objects when a certain page/button is opened/touched. The curriculum can also contain audio of how to use the curriculum object. This audio (& text) will tell the student/user exactly what to do with the curriculum.
 * Karen Smith || Provided Link http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Review/EDUCAUSEReviewMagazineVol/47218
 * Maria Johnson || ? ||  ||
 * Matt Jackson || Audio & Video conversion to SL format ||  ||
 * Mici Orona || ? ||  ||
 * Sonja Wood || Provided backpacks (5 different styles), also created an Apple. ||  ||
 * Tanner Ragland || Jojo - I would like to help you work on the things you have listed - is that possible? YES! :) ||  ||

=TEACHER PROJECT OUTLINE=

Second Life Project Wiki: http://www.myomet.com/moodle/mod/wiki/view.php?id=296**

Why Second Life for Education? (Dijlah Benjamin Nov. 8,2008)
__Collaborative Notes__ __Teachers__: - What do we want our learners to walk away with? -learning can be through collaboration, through individualized instruction or through a combination of both -social learning v. individual leanring -allow people to copy us as in banduras modeling

Possible Sections or Groups for learning Second Life 1. Intro to SL 2. How to use SL 3. Experiences in SL

Some steps we may want to follow as teachers

1. Overview of SL. how vast it is, how it works 2. Why would you use SL for teaching? 3. Educational uses and how to keep kids safe

__Step 3: Work__

Teacher Side

Start brainstorming the different stages and things we need to learn to teach effectively in SL - be ready to discuss on Wednesday!

Interactivity possible with SL Overview of learning experiences possible with SL Student safety Create Notecards Create scripts Modeling, building Flow of activity Create a "student lounge"

Each of us create a list of what all the skills in SL are, like:

Walk Talk Communicate Sit Fly Snapshot Dance Gesture (Please add skills here)

Optional learning opportunities for teacher/student to complete an activity like:

Make a bike Change clothes Appearance Build something Build a Radio - play radio stations (Dijlah)

What kind of portable device do we want to package the SL learning adventure in?

An attache case //i like this one-Jojo// A backpack - Karen A laptop //i like this one-Jojo// A game box A genie lantern An 18 wheeler A wii-mote (remote control) type device The avatar A school bus //i like this one-Jojo//

With each of these actions/tasks we will use kinetic, audio, visual, social modeling (please add learning theories here that we will display in our project)

Observational learning or modeling Self-regulation Behaviorism Self-efficacy Conversation Theory (Gordon Pask) Operant Conditioning (positive reinforcement) Skinner...Conditioning through reinforcements is the cause of specific behaviors.For example, gamblers are not the addicts that they are presumed to be, they are conditioned to respond to "scheduled reinforcements". They anticipate their reward (the sound of coins) therefore they continue to gamble. How do we condition our students to keep coming back for more learning experiences? Andrea.. :)

= __A Retrospective and Final Thoughts (sonja)__ =

= = //A retrospective is a ritual gathering of a community at the end of a project to review the events and learn from the experience.// //No one knows the whole story of the project. Each person has a piece of the story. The retrospective ritual is the collective telling of the story and mining the experience for wisdom.// [|(http://www.retrospectives.com/pages/whatIsARetrospective.html)]

At first the idea of developing a learning experience in Second Life in order to teach people how to use it seemed difficult. Yet, due to the efforts of each dynamic team member, the experience turned out to be quite the contrary. In fact the process was more fun than it was hard. Initially I was concerned about my lack of experience in Second Life. I decided to focus on what might get a teacher’s attention, make them smile and possibly encourage them to try Second Life. At first I created a very large red apple, and about five different backpacks. I learned how to create the apple, and through a process called scripting, make the apple flash, and have a floating message hover over the stem. Andrea added additional scripting to the welcome apple. The floating script that hovered above the apple prompted learners to click the apple to get started. When the learner clicks the apple, Andrea’s “how to get started tutorial pops up.” Working, playing or scavenger hunting with others in SL has proved to be the best way for me to learn how to use SL. Help Island turned out to be a great resource for me. Though many of the people on Help Island appear a bit eccentric, by and large they were extremely helpful. One mentor in particular spent two hours trying to help me create a backpack. I told the mentor that I was concerned about taking so much time and she told me not to worry that she would gladly stay with me till I got it. The creator of ISTE, Kittygloom Cassady gave me several helpful note cards and her colleague, Lumiere Noir gave me quite a number of note cards outlining processes for building and creating. I discovered that my learning style in SL was both kinetic and visual. I did best when I observed a process then emulated it. It turns out that my learning style in SL is consistent with Albert Bandura’s modeling theory. Finally, working with Josephine aka “big picture maverick”, James aka “the writing guru”, Matthew aka “mild mannered reporter from a great metropolitan area”, Andrea aka “gentile collaborator”, Dijlah aka “power house”, Karen aka “quiet fire”, Maria aka “always there”, and Tanner aka “keeping it real,” mentors in SL and the generous members from the student SL project, was the very best part of the whole SL experience.