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Second Life, A Second Opinion

Tech Soup

One free service is Second Life, the most prominent online 3D virtual world where users can meet and socialize using voice and text chat. Last week, we posted a Second Life review by GreenTech volunteer, Michael Hodges, entitled Second Life as Alice in Wonderland. Monica is a San Francisco based architect.

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Free Webinar May 13: Using Second Life to Collaborate and Connect

Tech Soup

The virtual world of Second Life is a platform that is a 24/7 always-on online community where the world’s content is entirely user-generated. Tags: Event Online Seminar Using the Web and Internet. This free webinar on May 13 at 11 a.m. Hear from Susan Tenby, Jessica Dally, and Renne Brock-Richmond who will: read more.

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Henry Jenkins discusses participatory media in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Henry Jenkins made his first official appearance in Second Life visiting the Teen version, known as the "Teen Grid," where the Global Kids Island is hosting an event, A World Fit for Children Festival. So, I asked, "There has been a lot of criticism about Second Life lately, do you think we're wasting our time and money?

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Want to Get Started with TechSoup's Tech Donation Program? Join Our June 10 Webinar

Tech Soup

You can discuss this webinar on Twitter with the hashtag #techsoup or join us for a live-stream of the event in Second Life. Tags: Acquiring Technology Event Online Seminar Tech Planning TechSoup Help. TechSoup's donation programs are open to eligible nonprofits and public libraries.

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Watch this Webinar About Wikis

Tech Soup

With nearly 250 participants on the web conference and in Second Life, we had many people excited to get started: read more. Tags: E-Learning Online Seminar Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 We also had Sarah Manley from Wikia answering chat questions during the webinar.

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Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations on August 26

Tech Soup

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. He currently manages the online community of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life.

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Nonprofits Live Recap: Great Presentations

Tech Soup

Rik Panganiban, community manager of TechSoup’s Nonprofits in Second Life online community, rounded out the lineup of speakers by offering tips gleaned from his experience giving presentations in mixed reality environments – advice that can also be used in the offline world. Presentations for Webinars.