tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12407684952825383182024-02-19T09:59:53.170-05:00Milamber Taurog's Tour of Second LifeAn educator's tour of Second LifeSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-4571178915168314022007-12-14T09:46:00.000-05:002007-12-14T09:48:19.200-05:00Sorry for the DelayWell I started a new job and now I need to find time to go into SL again. The new job has different hours and acces to computers during the work day so I can't just hope on during lunch like before. I hope to have some new information posted soon.<br /><br />Thanks!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-40121000186884214222007-11-20T08:31:00.000-05:002007-11-20T08:42:00.696-05:00Federal Work Group ConferenceIf you were not logged in on Friday and you missed this event, you missed seeing something that was fairly exciting. There was a massive work group session with multiple locations in RL as well as SL. There were discussing using SL for ideas with the Federal Government. I was able to watch, participate, chat about the event for some time (over 2 hours) and I heard it was an all day event.<br /><br />They had multiple speakers presenting different topics and using different presentation styles. What I found to be really interesting was the fact it was being streamed and presented live. One presenter used a stream of his desk top and did a primer on SL. He covered everything from how to log in to moving and viewing. We could hear his voice and watch a screen of what his computer had displayed. The next presenter was using PowerPoint or some other presentation software, but it was not just a constant presentation. During sections of the presentation it would cut from the presentation to the presenter, live! It was really exciting to see and hear live audio and video streamed from different locations.<br /><br />In SL they were set up in NOAA and NASA JPL islands. NOAA filled up fast and several people who could not make it there came to NASA JPL, which is where I was. We had moderators at the locations and if we wanted to ask questions the moderator would send the questions over. I know of at least one SL question was asked while I was there.<br /><br />I think it really opened up ideas in my mind about education and how we might be able to use this in the schools, or better yet outside of the schools to work with more students and extend the learning environment to more of a 24/7 model.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-49383781949488924712007-11-02T08:31:00.000-05:002007-11-02T09:15:26.643-05:00NASA Jet Propulsion LabNASA's JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) is located on Explorer Island. What an instersting place right off the bat. Firs the note cards are fantastic and fun of information. You get one notecard when you show up, and I got another as an Asteroid was heading towards me. This island is loaded with information for any space enthusist or student wanting to learn more. They have created many different moving exhibits so that you can see the whole object, or walk around it to see more.<br /><br /><br />(Important note: many of the cards have Spanish versions and a few French so that students can have more access to the information)<br /><br /><br />There is so much to see and do here that I'm not sure I can put it all down in words. They are still constructing some of it, but there are so many note cards to read with information on different spacecrafts from NASA, including some fun facts with each one.<br /><br /><br />When you do stop by this island, make sure you check out the Martian mountain (Victoria Crater I believe). You can see the rovers, check out the rover aribags, see a Martian dust storm, and explore a Martian landscape.<br /><br /><br />There is all a display for the Ion engine. Well if you thought that blue engines were just in Star Trek you are wrong. Check out the new fuel source and how the blue color happens with Ion engines. They have an interactive display with more information.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-88715664227464049042007-11-01T09:18:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:33.889-05:00Marist College Island<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlSvjB-vwVzNFd0QgSOR_niTUz-CFlIBfZlPWsos4yZJxvf4C6ewy_YPlRnVgtZDAaQFufija_UvUXnwztiaj2GJzvkfnihBYlZRZP167R7gk_JOjp1twMv9OdPuO2qV_nLgqW_poq2I/s1600-h/notre+dame_004.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127883850808138082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlSvjB-vwVzNFd0QgSOR_niTUz-CFlIBfZlPWsos4yZJxvf4C6ewy_YPlRnVgtZDAaQFufija_UvUXnwztiaj2GJzvkfnihBYlZRZP167R7gk_JOjp1twMv9OdPuO2qV_nLgqW_poq2I/s200/notre+dame_004.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>So as someone from the Husdon Valley and someone who drives past Marist College on a regular basis, when I saw they had their own Island I had to stop and see it. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div>Wow, what a beautiful place. From the trees and flowers to the gas laterns lighting the walk ways, everything looks nice. There are also several fountains and a bridge that connects the town to the college.</div><br /><div></div><div>Now I'm not a Marist grad or teacher... but I would not mind teaching one day, but I had to get a hat and shirt to support the local college. They had a small shop with clothing branded with the Marist logo and name. It was great to shop for some stuff from the college in SL.</div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosdLCRPiQO5krcTo2YPC6_O30a8YZl9bGzL5KTky-_baUc_ObkzEazjIjTvELwPC7o0ZIzu4GtBJmQjWm6oA5GXkTEcpgnDD3AMycOSPDhWSk6dFTaZ-HUu5Tb4WzVTO245dXBn0QHso/s1600-h/notre+dame_005.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127884005426960754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosdLCRPiQO5krcTo2YPC6_O30a8YZl9bGzL5KTky-_baUc_ObkzEazjIjTvELwPC7o0ZIzu4GtBJmQjWm6oA5GXkTEcpgnDD3AMycOSPDhWSk6dFTaZ-HUu5Tb4WzVTO245dXBn0QHso/s200/notre+dame_005.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>There were also some other shops, like the Dutchess County Wine Store. They had a few note cards about some local wines and a free wine glass (red and white). That was just in the "town" side of the island. Many of the small building are currently empty and I'm very interested to see what other shops from the Hudson Valley end up in here.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtQGbttai2N54gz0J9Nqb29syx4GPqRiXVTiQ63yn8m9VyouiWd9-WHL0eQUlqTrJEME9U-GDSlYMeFkY3W2vKf2T32Od1Kew_aXeqsBhGofMOpJZ5cCFDprtZ3fpY4fGabrGCFUtl8w/s1600-h/notre+dame_003.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127884280304867714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtQGbttai2N54gz0J9Nqb29syx4GPqRiXVTiQ63yn8m9VyouiWd9-WHL0eQUlqTrJEME9U-GDSlYMeFkY3W2vKf2T32Od1Kew_aXeqsBhGofMOpJZ5cCFDprtZ3fpY4fGabrGCFUtl8w/s200/notre+dame_003.bmp" border="0" /></a>The College side of the island looks more like a traditional college. As I walked around inside the college building I stumbled into the server room... my only question would be where are all the wires? It is the cleanest server room I've ever seen. :-)</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>The College has several large rooms with chairs for lectures as well as smaller areas for meetings.</div><br /><div></div><div>As I continued to wonder around the island I noiced a light house, monorail, dock and with boats, lots of open space, and signs that seem to seperate the island into sections; North, South, East and West.</div><br /><div></div><div>I took a few pictures because I love to document where I've been in SL with photos. If you have not been to Marist in the real world, then taking a trip to Marist in SL is fantastic. The RL Marist is a fantastic campus and the SL one is just as nice.</div></div></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-5966651486229866542007-11-01T09:08:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:34.248-05:00Norte Dame De Cyberie Church<div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmVfSYRNcCUkKkzsLL1sHmwGmXvlWfS1WIIT-9ui5HkeRkr2RIaKH2wuUvcEUqhMkw6YCO16sgMnRMM3Ck0CmdS7j_0suASDWjrsThLTlqIZhspDDDqKTWFX3OWt8SuuIFYduB1VgtFk/s1600-h/notre+dame_002.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127874333160610114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmVfSYRNcCUkKkzsLL1sHmwGmXvlWfS1WIIT-9ui5HkeRkr2RIaKH2wuUvcEUqhMkw6YCO16sgMnRMM3Ck0CmdS7j_0suASDWjrsThLTlqIZhspDDDqKTWFX3OWt8SuuIFYduB1VgtFk/s200/notre+dame_002.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>So I'm always looking for places that look like real world places in SL. While looking around I came across Notre Dame Church. It is a fairly nice representation of the Church. I took a picture from the inside and out side to show people the look and feel. Not a bad little place to take a group to see this famous building.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQUdq6NAXEHNU2o9aBFv6cjEdnYMmJlyL-1SJmBGlOjlfViYMVXpibmLO9rW5JLjuzETP1b1SW5NjikSudn3zh_0X8aIWwlCBWHpH0TlC-bhf8nZraE2MFCgMO6Qy4kfpw-3G0Kenb3U/s1600-h/notre+dame_001.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127874522139171154" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQUdq6NAXEHNU2o9aBFv6cjEdnYMmJlyL-1SJmBGlOjlfViYMVXpibmLO9rW5JLjuzETP1b1SW5NjikSudn3zh_0X8aIWwlCBWHpH0TlC-bhf8nZraE2MFCgMO6Qy4kfpw-3G0Kenb3U/s200/notre+dame_001.bmp" border="0" /></a></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-60614952444111500562007-10-30T10:42:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:34.626-05:00The Day Before Halloween at ISTEWell as I may not get on tomorrow I thought I would look around today at some more festive decorations. It is so cool that in SL you can have smiling ghosts, dancing skeletons, and flying skeletons. So much more then the average home in RL can have.<br /><div></div><br /><div>So as is my norm I stopped by ISTE to see who was around and to check out the decorations. They've added more since last week so it looks even better. I had to force some sunshine to get a good picture, but it was midnight and looked great.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127156781564401954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtO_kJYHSE3xbQIqERr7rwao62MfjwCRdx8Q2hb8GD44R_tBaFitl1oueWpD5gmChfHXDVbG1FdNhyphenhyphen9luCdYueX6rM9salNYhvOUkq-OAeydGBaFzmGjs-3mPvKTfJvcuXDu3oJS1Yw4/s200/Snapshot_001.bmp" border="0" /><br /><div></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-1333005578366485562007-10-24T08:42:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:35.145-05:00Splash AquaticsWell some how I found this place and I was not to sure what to expect, but as I look around it has some interesting aspects. Once you get past all the items for sale, they have a spot that is like a muesum/aquarium. It is a nice little walk through with places to see and do things. I took a moment for some fun and posed inside a sharks mouth. <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124898946881047026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1YpY-nGZw8Eq1E5yvw6vnFX3BOUz4KIMKCr3dN-EE0c0IioXFHet8s6yOnJ_fPU6xk553X_65afa9eh7zCpY_mYVP6Nqj3g5Nv0WpFYiwAyc6b5IJjdFHCcfryrE6LvAZlPiED0RCa5k/s200/halloween_003.bmp" border="0" /><br /><div></div><p>They have a neat poster on one wall that is a cut-away view with the labeled anatomy of a whale and of a shark. Right next to the poster is a tidal pool with different birds and animals that you would find there.</p><p>One of the neatest things though was the undersea walk. You walk through a glass tunnel with fish all around. If you use the mouse look to explore, you will also see dolphines, rays, jelly fish, sharks, eels, and a whale. There is even a place up on the top level to enter the water that you walked through the tunnel.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124902825236515346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEF6wUISX5PdBjLC2rREt3JGKOSgrUrg5qkkmYWIfeOfBl12FPP-wzMHDflIVTm5n1jpHhi4K9jQMGhf1fbuLlM6FY0HbezhWcF7_sIRtKqaHfaeKGXyam5rvHJP50wmEZBhLUoOqlgk/s200/halloween_004.bmp" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><div></div></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-90269323374623102022007-10-24T08:07:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:35.954-05:00Halloween is Coming<div><br /></div><br /><div>Well it is one week to Halloween and SL is really showing the <em>spirit</em> of the season. I have seen many different location decorated with the feel of Halloween. Here are some examples of Halloween in full gear.</div><br /><div>ISTE Island:</div><br /><div>When you get the main entrance on ISTE Island you will be greeted by what appears to be a floating/flying ghost. The ghost is actually a skeleton with a hooded cloak. There are also phantom lights floating around it. This could be a lot of fun as ghost/skeleton follows a pattern but looks cool flying there. They also have some pumpkins sitting by the bulletin board.</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124895807259953634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt32xCDZ-bvbtQrJXnThyv5fISfbOUIZoPcn4e1NBk7qqTVtOf5iswH9N3TmSOgxxzOn_tjUB9HcQBIkBDLTlAYLDF2SUSUDAExm9RZpwb_YczizRW45EKdP4MkPFpwlV2BBbUWH8fHRk/s200/halloween_002.bmp" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div> </div><div></div><div>NOAA Virtual Island:</div><br /><div>When I first got here today, it looked normal, but as I turned around and began to move I noticed pumpkins every where. It looks like someone placed pumpkins all over the place; in door ways, near benches, and down walk ways. There were even some on the runway.</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124891344788933074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5buF8HvlEfsCRdiKMi3k1uRfiWjLotVRcfSL_GzNQyTgRByV1XnMojfuNIZBOt7J1S8oqGEi2Zy1JeWWTOO1NgbEmuXCqAWUZ2xruI_q7N64G-x4bXHOX8NIkeGDHPnwNRzpKe0to3TE/s200/halloween_001.bmp" border="0" /></p><br /><p></p><p>Well if I find some more I'll post thme, but watch out for ghosts and goblins as we get closer to Halloween!</p>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-35535032242785823742007-10-23T08:34:00.000-05:002007-10-23T08:37:20.949-05:00Educational InformationI've been adding a lot of information to my wiki and other blog, as well as podcasting with a friend and coworker. This information is for educators who would like to learn more about technology in the classroom. Take a look at the links on my blog to check out some of the new information that has been added recently.<br /><br />Please contact me if you have classroom technology ideas you would like to share and I'll gladly add them on to the wiki and blog. Stay tuned for more from the weekly podcast as well as we continue through the end of 2007.<br /><br />Thanks!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-9311440437831904652007-10-17T09:36:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:36.132-05:00Renaissance IslandWhat an interesting place to see! I have had a blast walking around this area and readnig the notecards for the different sections. They have a Bulwark fortification with cannons mounted, a cathedral, docks, a market square, and so much more. It is a nicely rendered look at an old time village with all the look and feel. They have gardens with flowers and herbs located in the village area as well. There is also a representation of the Globe Theater.<br /><br /><br /><br />It would be a great place for a Social Studies teacher to take a class on a tour. Offering up a chance to see the area as it would have looked in that time period. Also, if an English teacher was to do a reinactment of a play or scene from Shakspeare in the Globe Theater, what a great experience for the students.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122319904919144898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq-tBOxBhe4O2jIY5j19Q-K-iEALvCfu5do1Bm6wYWxWKrIyZdW2tAyt9_Tfcf8laCQddRxMS7bgfjfHAWC9G9jqznOzqpHaQw0GStGyOCoY6LwltzDwgcwKY9KbnxeSSSfaBarS17Bo/s200/starry+night_005.bmp" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>This picture is of the Reading Primley Bulwark. </p>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-80289781794349771992007-10-17T08:44:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:36.541-05:00Another Museum<div><br /><br /><div>The Museum of Motion Pictures, Memorabillia and Miscellany</div><br /><div></div><div>This is an interesting museum with movie posters on the walls with different themes. The downstairs was filled with old horror moive posters (some being very old classics) as well as photos of different stars. The second floor had some great movie posters from some classics as well as a section for family movies (including some of my favorites like The Secret of Nimh and Watership Down).</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqrKAn4JNwtGHfjvTDn2GjLoMA5b9yCJCJqopM0kguO9A3SXfE-3o0iodfURWsMrdO2h5xuAXmUi37v3vWAvEsMF0EkLjBzSp7pONStUjjCUShoV37Edu3pYpwib7iNpfXzquDdC0acQ/s1600-h/starry+night_004.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122302694985189810" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqrKAn4JNwtGHfjvTDn2GjLoMA5b9yCJCJqopM0kguO9A3SXfE-3o0iodfURWsMrdO2h5xuAXmUi37v3vWAvEsMF0EkLjBzSp7pONStUjjCUShoV37Edu3pYpwib7iNpfXzquDdC0acQ/s200/starry+night_004.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FdfTVuK5dGxKFeV3c4210ruYzEvv8l-sxVxaX61ngwAPFAGPbzpyefLBUNnNadsHJ4qW79neijEuX514__Oxiw8no9tR0njjKuKfJG1IRTWeW7DvcMLcYp66Wu3fEnpnCXk3vRS8MDs/s1600-h/starry+night_003.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122302351387806114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FdfTVuK5dGxKFeV3c4210ruYzEvv8l-sxVxaX61ngwAPFAGPbzpyefLBUNnNadsHJ4qW79neijEuX514__Oxiw8no9tR0njjKuKfJG1IRTWeW7DvcMLcYp66Wu3fEnpnCXk3vRS8MDs/s200/starry+night_003.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Check it out as I'm hoping the continue to add more posters and photos. It is a very interesting trip trough the different posters of movies that have graced the silver screen.</div></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-76474104934895588952007-10-17T07:23:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:36.918-05:00Museums in Second Life<div><br /><br /><div>One of the things that I really enjoy about Second Life is the ability to see so many wonderful things in one place that you might not see together. One way to do this is to check out some of the museums around Second Life. As one of first trips back into the virtual world I've decided to some museum trips.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Virtual Starry Night:</div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaNB0lsXHEKV6HopmrNNvhzDMSUeBLAJDQGRI64mDgMW92L0eFZU7t6ryLqYIkjqwLQHBBTXz4B6laQ-CLtjslpIZJaFQrYETDjxZreKPGuefXaj0hJu5YASG58zzXdH35zlnlx-SoKQ/s1600-h/starry+night_001.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122283200128633202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaNB0lsXHEKV6HopmrNNvhzDMSUeBLAJDQGRI64mDgMW92L0eFZU7t6ryLqYIkjqwLQHBBTXz4B6laQ-CLtjslpIZJaFQrYETDjxZreKPGuefXaj0hJu5YASG58zzXdH35zlnlx-SoKQ/s200/starry+night_001.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Virtual Starry Night is the Second Life Van Gogh exhibit. As you walk around the exhibit you will see many of the different works that Van Gogh created. Some of these have been rendered in 3D so that you can move around them. This exhibit not only shows his masterpieces, but also a small expo from Gaugin who lived with Van Gogh in Arles, France. Pictured to the left is the 3D rendering of the painting <strong>The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles</strong> that is hanging on the wall. It is really neat to be able to walk through his painting. The <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMQoBNo1eTdZwpQp8c8kgbFQ2fnVIZJfp70JslYJcEnVibtTOO-Z_bJeV6I3k7OZlv_1CgGoeICF0PBoaOdFEvZKEUySPRmLPyfSeSml-jlDByeYLk_X9avXr9xzB5eMmon3_Wg81P4I/s1600-h/starry+night_002.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122285777109010834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMQoBNo1eTdZwpQp8c8kgbFQ2fnVIZJfp70JslYJcEnVibtTOO-Z_bJeV6I3k7OZlv_1CgGoeICF0PBoaOdFEvZKEUySPRmLPyfSeSml-jlDByeYLk_X9avXr9xzB5eMmon3_Wg81P4I/s200/starry+night_002.bmp" border="0" /></a>next picture is just a sample of some of the paintings that are on display in the exhibit. I chose to get a picture of the Irises as they are one of my favorites in real life. I would recommend this museum/exhibit to anyone interested in art or a teacher who is looking to show case some culture or art appriciation.</div><div> </div><div>Again, I would highly recommend this museum as it was a fantastic walk through as well as being able to see pieces from collections that are not in one place in the real world. Fantastic for anyone who enjoys some art.</div><div> </div><div>I'll try and add a few more on as time permits!</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-50830076322814730602007-10-15T12:34:00.001-05:002007-10-15T12:40:49.400-05:00ISTE IslandWell I was hanging out on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ISTE</span> Island and I had a chance to talk with several people. I know that during the day it is quite there, but it was great to see about 5 people here today. I had a chance to discuss with one person about the uses of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SL</span> in Rural school districts. As a person who is looking to share technology in the classroom it is great to see the people trying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SL</span> and realizing it is not a game.<br /><br />Well I'll be back online soon. I'm trying to do more in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SL</span> and I'm trying to do more with my blog!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-36138955212431354842007-10-12T08:32:00.000-05:002007-10-12T08:35:00.817-05:00Trying to Get Back OnWell as my computer has been upgraded and I now can get back into Second Life, I'll try and get some more posts going about Second Life in Education. It has been a while and now I really what to experience some new things and make some new treks. I hope to explore more of Second Life and cronicle my time here as a way to share that information. <br /><br />I look forward to meeting and greeting more people in Second Life!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-86767211977846230672007-10-11T09:59:00.001-05:002007-10-11T10:06:30.675-05:00Congrats to Puritan's Guide!A big congrats going out to <a href="http://puritansguidetosecondlife.blogspot.com/">Puritan's Guide to Second Life</a> for getting mentioned in a news article! The artcile was quoting a section of her page about vocabulary terms in SL. Here is the Blog she did with the vocab that was quoted! It is a fantastic list that she compiled many months ago and added to 5 months ago<br /><br />As I have traveled around Second Life, I have noticed my vocabulary has been increasing. There are terms and phrases that seem to turn my head every once in a while. Any new individual to Second Life, especially those teaching or students entereing, would want to become familiar with these terms so they can understand what they mean. The following is a basic small list of vocabulary used in virtual worlds:<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Alt</span> – Refers to a resident’s other avatars. One person may own multiple avatars.<br />Animation Override - an enhancement to your avatar that overrides a basic function, like walking, to make it more lifelike.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">A</span><span style="color:#ff6666;">vatar</span> - 1) The digital representation of your virtual self in Second Life. Or, in plain English, the character in Second Life that's you; 2) Other people's characters. Generally, any other thing with a name above it (though there are very convincing cardboard cutouts in Second Life); 3) A "costume" or outfit; a full set of avatar body parts, clothing, and/or attachments that provides a specific look.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Calling card</span> - An inventory item you can trade with other residents. Calling cards serve as a contact list of sorts.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Chat channel</span> - One of over a billion pseudo-"frequencies" that objects and avatars can chat on. Avatars normally speak on channel 0, and can only hear chat on channel 0. Objects can chat and listen on any channel. For more information on chat channels go to <a href="http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=116">http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=116</a><br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Derez</span> - To remove (derez) an object from a sim within Second Life. This generally is done through deleting the object or taking the object into inventory.<br />Freebie - these are items is SL that are free. Some freebies are only for individuals that are in SL 30 days or less. This can be vouchers for hair from GUrl or money trees.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Grid</span> - The world of Second Life is sometime referred to as a "grid" or "the grid". One grid is what other virtual worlds may call one world or one "shard". All visible islands and regions on a map are included in the term "grid".<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Griefer</span> – People who go around in Second Life and grief other avatars. It might be caging, shooting, etc. that is unexpected and not asked for; a form of terrorist attack on your avatar. Does not do harm and is more of a nuisance.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Infohub</span> - A Linden-owned location inworld. Infohubs used to be telehub centers for Second Life.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Inworld</span> - 1) Anything that takes place within the virtual environment of Second Life. 2) The state of being logged into Second Life.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">L$</span> - A Linden dollar (L$, "LindenBucks", or "Lindens") is the inworld Virtual Currency used in Second Life. Most transactions you make inworld with other residents will be made in L$.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Lag, Laggy</span> - 1) The delay inherent to a connection between two computers on the Internet, especially an unusually long delay between a client and a server. 2) A delay or interruption in a network or Internet connection caused by slow response times and/or lost or missing data. 3) (technically incorrect but popular usage) Slow or jerky performace in a 3D application caused by an overworked processor, memory bandwidth, video card, or hard drive. 4) (technically vague popular usage) Any situation where part of the Second Life experience is not performing as desired. <a href="http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=273">http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=273</a><br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Machinima</span> - Machine Animation or Machine Cinema, the art of creating movie-quality animations and other cool effects in SL.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Mature</span> - Second Life uses a rating system for sims to let the user know what type of content/behavior to expect in that area. Mature or (M) regions may include (among other things) profanity, nudity, and sexual content. The Second Life Community Standards still apply in these areas, so discretion is still recommended.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">M</span><span style="color:#ff6666;">ouselook</span> – Mouselook is the first-person camera view in SL, as seen from the eyes of the avatar. When in this mode the mouse is used to move the camera around, hence the name. Mouselook is often used for weapons, vehicles, and grabbing objects.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Mule</span> - the use of an avatar for carrying inventory items not used a lot by the main avatar. A Mule avatar is also used in many instanced to experiment with looks HUDs, skins, shapes, etc.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Newbie</span> - (popular usage) A newcomer to Second Life; a resident who has joined for a relatively short period of time and/or is not familiar or comfortable with Second Life's nuances. Also spelled 'noob' or 'n00b'.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Notecard</span> - A small text file within Second Life. You can embed pictures, landmarks, and even objects inside notecards.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Primitive/Prim</span> - The basic building block of Second Life, also called a 'prim'. All in-world objects are constructed from primitives. A prim is a basic shape (such as a box, sphere, cylinder, etc.) that can be manipulated, stretched, cut, twisted, hollowed, and otherwise mangled into various forms. A builder can link a collection of prims together to form one cohesive object. The math works out to 15,000 prims for each 65,536 m2. So for example, a 512 m2 parcel has 117 prims, a 4096 m2 parcel has 937.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Region</span> - A named area within Second Life, also commonly referred to as a simulator or a sim. Second Life is divided into square regions, each 256m on a side and assigned a name. The regions are aligned and assembled so that the borders between them are, for all intents and purposes, seamless. You can stand a one side of a region border, with your friend on the other. Despite the fact that the two of you are in different regions, you can chat freely, throw a baseball across, even drive a car back and forth, without interruption. Current limit to a region is of 65536 m2 (256m x 256m)*Rez - (commonly attributed to the movie 'Tron') 1) To bring an object into 3d-space within Second Life. This is usually done by dragging the object from inventory into the world. 2) To create a new primitive in Second Life through the building tools.<br />Sim – Sims in Second Life are characterized by the area. Generally, 25 -30 active avatars can be in a sim before it lags or slows down. Avatars that are observing or watching can be between 50 and 75 in a sim before it lags. There may be multiple sims in a region.<br /><br />*S<span style="color:#ff6666;">LURL</span> - a link you can click on in a web browser that takes you to a particular place in SL. A Slurl is made up by the following format: http://slurl.com/secondlife/region/xcoordinate/ycoordinate/zcoordinate Anyone can make an Slurl with this formula.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Telehub</span> - (deprecated) A centralized teleport location in Second Life. When using a telehub in Second Life, you arrived at the closest telehub to your intended location. You could then fly to your destination from there. Telehubs are no longer in Second Life; you can teleport directly to your destination.<br /><br />*<span style="color:#ff6666;">Teleport</span> - To instantly travel to a location (as opposed to manually walking or flying there). Residents can teleport via the map, with landmarks, or through invitations given by other residents.<br /><br />* Actual definition from <a href="http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/index.php?action=glossary">http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/index.php?action=glossary</a><br /><br />Much thanks Dembe for the great list!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-31686273691473543912007-09-04T13:51:00.000-05:002007-09-04T13:53:15.567-05:00Tech Tools for Teachers<a href="http://techtools4teachers.mypodcast.com/index.html">Tech Tools 4 Teachers</a><br /><br /><a href="http://techtools4teachers.mypodcast.com/index.html">http://techtools4teachers.mypodcast.com/index.html</a> Karen and I ventured out today and decided to start a Podcast for Educational Technology. Above is the link to our podcast site. You can subscribe by RSS using iTunes, My Yahoo, Google, Podcast. We will be podcasting every Friday afternoon, please check out our podcast and joint blog - <a href="http://www.bitsnbytesnews.blogspot.com/">Bits n Bytes News</a> .<br /><br />Our Schudule:<br />Web 1.0 vs. Web 2.0<br />Great Educational Blogs and Wikis: Must Know Teacher Sites<br />Second Life and Education<br />Social Networking<br />Social Bookmarking<br />M-Learning Trends<br />Gaming and Learning<br />Distance Learning<br />Data Assistance and the Teacher<br />Who is the Millennial Child?<br />Internet Safety<br />Educational Web 2.0 Sites<br />SmartBoard and the Senteo in the Classroom<br />Year 2007 in ReviewSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-28904764727214659682007-08-26T15:17:00.000-05:002007-08-26T15:20:38.495-05:00Summer and Vacations are almost overWell as the summer is coming to a close and I'll be back to worksoon, I just finished a fantastic vacation to visit the Mouse in Florida! Disney World is and will always be a favorite spot for me. I guess that I'm a little like Peter Pan and that don't want to grow up. Although the new Everesat ride was spectacular for us who like those rides. <br /><br />Kenedy Space Center is also a great spot for having some fun. The new Shuttle Launch Experience there was ffantastic and really felt like being on a launch... it was that loud!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-47188383663820230822007-08-10T08:12:00.000-05:002007-08-10T08:16:24.257-05:00ProtopagesWell I know it is not a part of Second Life, but I wanted to share his with everyone who reads this blog. Protopages is a really cool way to create a custom webpage with information that you want to share or keep private. I've cdreated one to share so you can see it in action. This one is shared so take a look and see what you think. <a href="http://www.protopage.com/seanbanks#Untitled/Welcome">http://www.protopage.com/seanbanks#Untitled/Welcome</a><br /><br />I've added a few links so that people who visist or bookmark the protopage will have access to some of the best information out on the web. Please feel free to share this information with anyone you like, although some of it was really ment for teachers and educators.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-3259646399991653822007-08-02T22:42:00.000-05:002007-08-02T22:58:02.749-05:00Welcome Back!Well it has been a wile and I now have Second Life running at home. It has been several months and wow things have changed ever so slightly. I have noticed several small changes, but all in all everything looks great! I'm glad to be back inSL and I can't wait to meet up with some familiar people and have some fun.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-65516744026438148472007-08-02T13:43:00.001-05:002007-08-02T13:46:43.393-05:00It's been a whileSorry for the lack of posting. I've had no time to truly devote to being in Second Life, so it has been a while since I explored. The first life has been calling hard, so I had to answer the call.<br /><br />I've been working on a resource for teachers called <a href="http://tools-4-teachers.wikispaces.com">tools-4-teachers.wikispaces.com</a> which is free for all teachers to use. This has been using up most of my free time, as well as finding some new and fun things to do with Blogs.<br /><br />I hope I can get some more posted soon and that I'll be back in Second Life.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-57867383568973424112007-06-26T10:48:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:37.593-05:00Info IslandWell I finally went to Info Island... and I was not disappointed. Very interesting island with a ton of information. This was a fantasitc visit and I'm hoping to learn more while here. Here are a few of the things that I did and saw while here.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvBoQJfvaTJoYCoDvbm-S-SY8be5fkm8bRBtRJNKCZilhr1iOKpwOrl2DYBx1jzs4jHxRDnj00fyJt51IDqVuEKCG-qaY3nPZIMh6isWTFhyNBGPJIHslg4qGAcpR4Yut8HpRXodYljw/s1600-h/babbler_001.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080401875049710338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvBoQJfvaTJoYCoDvbm-S-SY8be5fkm8bRBtRJNKCZilhr1iOKpwOrl2DYBx1jzs4jHxRDnj00fyJt51IDqVuEKCG-qaY3nPZIMh6isWTFhyNBGPJIHslg4qGAcpR4Yut8HpRXodYljw/s320/babbler_001.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />1. Babbler<br /><br />This HUD allows you to translate from several different languages. I'll have to find someone to chat with who speaks one of the languages that is listed so that I can how it works. The concept is pretty cool and I'm excited to see how it works.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKewAZYEbKlfOMjglefV627_aRLoQ4j5rhpxlSVpULwWCfzOvRpfrNHAPE79y4kCKN1_WbFzWFsddkO8YBsAxeLUYOyA9h6dlK0tDyWqFqwDdaoeoLeRFYs8TYZ0Ax2sQvMK4QEJR_g8/s1600-h/babbler_002.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080403970993750802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKewAZYEbKlfOMjglefV627_aRLoQ4j5rhpxlSVpULwWCfzOvRpfrNHAPE79y4kCKN1_WbFzWFsddkO8YBsAxeLUYOyA9h6dlK0tDyWqFqwDdaoeoLeRFYs8TYZ0Ax2sQvMK4QEJR_g8/s320/babbler_002.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvBoQJfvaTJoYCoDvbm-S-SY8be5fkm8bRBtRJNKCZilhr1iOKpwOrl2DYBx1jzs4jHxRDnj00fyJt51IDqVuEKCG-qaY3nPZIMh6isWTFhyNBGPJIHslg4qGAcpR4Yut8HpRXodYljw/s1600-h/babbler_001.bmp"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />2. Presentation<br /><br />There is also a large stadium area for large instruction or presentations. The view is fantastic with all the different flags around the perimeter. There are many seats around the outside for people to sit for presentations.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkI9xOEqruaFvpZYaNarNhvookzoqLia-dEX70hNG5vZVJe_w0Kpg6B4SnPLh4a4Bw3xLwQcpxrHv_1Ew2e-xFL3RChlNnYV2vvm81yIgHraUpJeavudGnxSmLZLqKcKP7bomYrXaDTg/s1600-h/babbler_003.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080407089140007714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkI9xOEqruaFvpZYaNarNhvookzoqLia-dEX70hNG5vZVJe_w0Kpg6B4SnPLh4a4Bw3xLwQcpxrHv_1Ew2e-xFL3RChlNnYV2vvm81yIgHraUpJeavudGnxSmLZLqKcKP7bomYrXaDTg/s320/babbler_003.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />3. Holodeck<br /><br />There is also a Holodeck that you can travel into and explore. It was very interesting to teleport into it and look around. I can see how this type of technology could be used to really enhance lessons for teachers.<br /><br />There is also information galour here. I would recommend checking it out and seeing what is new there.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-64271823652090447962007-06-26T08:49:00.001-05:002007-06-26T08:49:37.867-05:00Tools-4-Teachers WikiI have been creating a Wiki for online tools for teachers. These tools range from interactive websites, games, webcams, and open source software. I have added several new categories and more information recently, and I'll continue to add more as I find it.<br /><br />Here is the link to the Wiki: <a href="https://tools-4-teachers.wikispaces.com/">https://tools-4-teachers.wikispaces.com/</a>.<br /><br />It is a restricted Wiki so that not anyone who just stumbles onto it will be able to make changes, but if you would like to take a look or become a member, please let me know and I'll invite you to join.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-31249455786551631262007-06-26T08:38:00.000-05:002007-06-26T08:40:44.757-05:00NECCSo as I was wondering around the Ghost Town that is Second Life today, I realized that many of the people I know are down at NECC. I hope the event is fantastic and that everyone is having a great time. Hope to see more people on later so I can get some details about the event!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-2629230069284554012007-05-22T07:54:00.000-05:002007-05-22T07:57:00.948-05:00Posting DelaysWell I have been swamped in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RL</span> with a ton of work and with evening night classes. I have not had time to really explore... and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SL</span> has been buggy with my computer and not letting me log in. Now that I'm back to an almost normal <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">schedule</span>, I'll be doing some more exploring and blogging. I hope that everyone enjoys the blog and I promise to try and get some new posts up soon.<br /><br />See you in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SL</span>!Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240768495282538318.post-74646854478060095562007-04-24T13:02:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:15:38.443-05:00Greenbush Education IslandSo I have not been online very often for the past few weeks. I have not had a chance to really explore or look around. As I had a few moments I thought I might follow up on some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">items</span> I have been meaning to do for a while now, just to see what was new.<br /><br />In my wonders I come across this fantastic auditorium. It is located on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Greenbush</span> Education Island. It is an island tied to a University in Kansas. I had a chance to talk to one of the members there and he was full of great information. The auditorium that they have is free for educators to use for discussions or meetings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86OwlSEBNoR-XCYXPv4-kACi3p-qWl0WCvxPyMPrF3j5usSYoVr77DBU_by-RKYd-L7hyphenhyphenDVEgsgPzZG_nkc5iJjUSWqLKZP1I4Fl1qP7Gmuy1CctHnOG2SNYhd0HYKi-0GZeb4bX6-gY/s1600-h/greenbush_001.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86OwlSEBNoR-XCYXPv4-kACi3p-qWl0WCvxPyMPrF3j5usSYoVr77DBU_by-RKYd-L7hyphenhyphenDVEgsgPzZG_nkc5iJjUSWqLKZP1I4Fl1qP7Gmuy1CctHnOG2SNYhd0HYKi-0GZeb4bX6-gY/s320/greenbush_001.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5057064171889697906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />They have a podcast that you can listen to right in their podcast center... just watch out for that first step off, it is a long way down.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQd4z2fflLGakorFcJKHfQ7stt8fqWq9WIXxlqjB1vSXn2hpGZ6a2BBUvuLUGQ-wzCzXmZSnE2lhPWBv8vIt5v1mAYhTMWidwHk99jSUv82vbNDa06zznbFrN50LEZbNUTKcneMunKoQ/s1600-h/greenbush_002.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQd4z2fflLGakorFcJKHfQ7stt8fqWq9WIXxlqjB1vSXn2hpGZ6a2BBUvuLUGQ-wzCzXmZSnE2lhPWBv8vIt5v1mAYhTMWidwHk99jSUv82vbNDa06zznbFrN50LEZbNUTKcneMunKoQ/s320/greenbush_002.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5057064176184665218" border="0" /></a><br />They have a Vendor Tower which currently looked like they were looking for some vendors to have a space in it. I would love to see some of the businesses take a leap of faith and be sponsors in educational locations in SL. The number of educators that are now in SL is growing and it would be nice to see some additional vendors in SL just like in RL.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11018069408982103894noreply@blogger.com0