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Interesting Uses of Technology: Virtual Libraries in Second Life

Tech Soup

She is using the virtual media capabilities in Second Life , among others, to navigate her continued research. Success in Second Life. "Second Life libraries are examples of immersive learning environments ," explained Dr. Hill. The Rise of Virtual Libraries.

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More about that Homeless Avatar in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Remember the homeless avatar in Second Life that got a lot of attention a few weeks back? Rik Riel and Nedra Weinreich also wrote it up and I suspect it probably inspired a few Second Life Doubter's Club posts. The idea came up when we were talking about Second Life, and that you start the off without anything.

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Second Life: Debunking Myths, Identifying Opportunities - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

Second Life isnt just about wasting time, however, nor are its "residents" exclusively teens hunkered down in their parents basements with Hot Pockets and Red Bulls - there may be real marketing potential for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. million total (500,000 active monthly) residents of Second Life. (IDI)

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Free Digital Storytelling Online Event

Robert Weiner

From September 30 to October 21, TechSoup will host a free Digital Storytelling online event including expert roundtable discussions, nonprofit case studies, online discussions, live chat, and a community challenge with a final screening awards ceremony in the virtual world of Second Life. Follow the action on Twitter #tsdigs.

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October Community Builder Chat – Connecting On and Offline Communities #commbuild

Amy Sample Ward

Second Life and IRL at TechSoup HQ in SF. The Community Organizers Handbook available as a public resource, you can certainly refer there for information/feedback/best practices on offline organizing: [link]. We’re leading up to it providing webinars and chats, but will be hosting an awards mixed reality event in February.

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Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Detailed Guide

Neon CRM

Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives an organization shares (often called “impact stories”) as a way to illustrate its mission and connect with supporters on a personal, emotional level. Saviorism: This term is often referred to as the “savior complex” and is unfortunately common in philanthropy and volunteer work.

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RootCampSL: Machinima Session

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I learned about the Second Life Camera Controls Tutorial and now playing with the camera in SL during meetings is my new form of 3D doodling. is this what JP is talking about?). Some takeaways for me: I learned how to spell and pronounce this new genre of filmmaking. Machinima (muh-sheen-eh-mah). A great FAQ is here.