News and Notables
ISTE’s Second
LifeTM Island Grand Opening
 September 17 began the first day in what will
be a month-long celebration of the Grand Opening of ISTE’s very
own island in Second Life. Scheduled and informal events include special
socials every Thursday night, a 4 week scavenger hunt throughout the
island, special classes for Second Lifers of all ages, and an awards
banquet. ISTE’s volunteer docents have been hard at work getting
the island ready and preparing these events, so be sure to come by and
join in on the fun.
ISTE’s Island features a brand new headquarters building, as
well as an auditorium, band shell, campfire area, treehouses, and many
other formal and informal meeting areas. The Special Interest Group
Pavilion provides a place for SIG members to meet in a virtual setting.
SIG members are invited and encouraged to hold virtual meetings.
Following a meeting your group might want to relax at the Faculty Lounge
and Cafe or take surfing lessons at ISTE's beach. There are even
hang-gliders for those most adventurous avatars.
Join us on ISTE Island at: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eduisland/37/195/22/
Volunteer docents are on schedule at all hours of the day to answer
any questions you might have, or to help you better learn how to use
Second Life. Take advantage of this educational opportunity today! For
more information about ISTE’s Second Life initiatives, please
visit ISTE's Second Life
Web site.
Call for Participation—NECC 2008 in San
Antonio
Participate in NECC 2008 in San Antonio by submitting a proposal for
a concurrent session or workshop. More information is available on the
NECC 2008 Web site: http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2008/program/
To submit a session or workshop through your Special Interest Group,
contact your SIG president or chair (officer information for each SIG is
available on each SIG's Web area).
Be sure to submit proposals by October 3, when the
proposal system closes!
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