[CPSLibraries] Dept of Libraries Grant Opportunity - Second Life

[Perez, Lisa E]

Dear Librarians:  See the attached application form and information
below to apply for this new grant opportunity from the Dept of
Libraries.

 

Thanks,

Lisa Perez

Area Library Coordinator

 

 

The CPS Dept of Libraries has received a grant from the Illinois State
Library to create educational resources in the virtual reality
environment Second Life (SL) (www.secondlife.com).  The CPS Dept of
Libraries home in SL will provide virtual educational resources for CPS
teachers, librarians, and administrators including instruction in using
SL, lectures and workshops of professional interest, and 3D exhibits on
a variety of topics.  As part of this grant, fifteen (15) schools will
have the opportunity to create individual spaces that support their
school's unique professional resource and collaboration needs.  

 

About Second Life

Second Life (SL) is a multi-user virtual reality environment for adults
18+ with a robust and growing library and educational community.  There
are many educational resources, distance learning opportunities, events,
and professional networking opportunities in SL.  Dozens of universities
have established presences in SL in addition to the American Library
Association and the International Society for Technology in Education
(ISTE).  Visit the CPS Department of Libraries blog at
http://blogs.cuip.net/dlis to see how we are currently using SL to meet
the professional needs of CPS teachers, librarians, and administrators.
We do not suggest accessing SL from school.  This project creates
resources that teachers may utilize personally to support their
professional practices.

 

To apply: 

* Librarians are eligible to apply.  Applicants are encouraged to
identify a colleague with whom to learn and create.  Teams of one school
librarian and one collaborating teacher will be given preference in the
selection process.

* Participating schools must agree to attend one face-to-face training
session after school, approximately four online meetings in the evening,
and individual online support sessions, as needed.

* For online meetings, participants must have access to high-speed
Internet and computers that meet minimum systems requirements to access
Second Life at http://secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php or,
alternately attend these meetings in a face-to-face environment.

* Submit the application form and vision statement via fax by Friday,
March 14.  

 

Benefits:

* Participants will receive training about using virtual reality
technology

* Teachers, parents, and administrators at participating schools will
have access to relevant educational resources and collaboration spaces
in a virtual reality environment

* Awardees will be compensated for ten (10) hours of training and
associated work

 

Project Overview:

Participants need not have any previous experience in using virtual
reality environments.  Training for this project assumes entry level
skills.  All participants will receive the support they require to be
successful in designing spaces that reflect their schools' cultures and
unique educational resources.  For more information about participating
in this grant, contact Lisa Perez at 553-6212.

 

Project Timeline:

Proposals due:  Friday, March 14

First face-to-face training: late March (date TBA)

Four bi-weekly meetings in Second Life:  April and May

Individual support meetings, as needed:  April and May

Culminating online ceremony & project assessment:  June (date TBA)

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