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Superheroes’ Transformative Digital Storytelling for the Dec 7th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

On Friday, December 7, please join us for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting with a presentation by Renne Emiko Brock / Zinnia Zauber on “Superheroes’ Transformative Digital Storytelling” at 8:30 AM SLT!
 
It is about how to empower agency and reveal superhero skills with immersive lessons that activate educational transformations using storytelling techniques including reflective origins, challenging problems, and creative solutions to evolve students into exceptional mentors utilizing technology, art, and imagination.
 
Students are superheroes and education is an equity mutation. Virtual environments unlock their potential because anything is possible. We recognize the catalyst and hero’s journey that makes each student unique through positive persistence to persevere achievements beyond the classroom.
 
See you in Second Life at Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater!
Here’s your landmark – http://bit.ly/NPCinSL
 

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#OSCC18 and the Mainstreaming VW Learning Colloquium – Nov 30th Nonprofit Commons

Join us for the November 30th Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, featuring a discussion on the upcoming immersive events, the Mainstreaming Virtual Worlds Learning Colloquium and the 2018 OpenSimulator Community Conference. Come to learn about each of these events and the presenters and topics being covered.
 
The Mainstreaming Virtual World Learning Colloquium will be held on December 1, 2018 (9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Central Time). The event is sponsored by the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement with funding from the Carol Lavin Bernick Faculty Grant Program and organized by AvaCon, Inc. Registration: https://mainstreaming-virtualworlds.eventbrite.com
 
The OpenSimulator Community Conference 2018 is the 6th annual conference for the developer and user community using the open-source virtual world OpenSimulator platform. This year it takes place December 8-9th and features 50 speakers, along with hypergrid tours, community, and social events. More info and registration at https://conference.opensimulator.org/2018/register-now/
 
Join us in Second Life!
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting, Friday
Nov 30th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central – Mentor’s Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

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Dancoyote’s 12-Year Retrospective Exposition for November 16th Nonprofit Commons

Join us November 16th for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, featuring David “DC” Spensley (DanCoyote Antonelli in Second Life) and a tour of his 12-Year Retrospective Exposition of interactive art, architecture, and performance in Second Life, hosted by the Linden Endowment for the Arts (LEA). 
 

 
The artworks are grouped within themes explored over the years, and explore the question: What does an art practice “native” to virtual worlds look like? This theoretical construct is what DanCoyote calls Hyperformalism. The three main types of artwork in this exhibition include Interactive, Aesthetic, and Performative. Interactive works implicate the viewer into the piece, making them the artist. With aesthetic works attempt to conjure beauty within the virtual space. Performative works include documentation of live theatrical productions with as many as a dozen real-time ensemble performers.
 
The Exhibit closes on December 31st. 
 
 
 
About DanCoyote Antonelli: The avatar DanCoyote Antonelli, as the proxy for David “DC” Spensley in the virtual world of Second Life, was derived from Cervantes’ Don Quixote, in honor of a coyote that Joseph Beuys lived with for a time at the René Block Gallery in New York during his 1974 action, “I like America and America Likes Me”. Apparently nobody realized how close Beuys and the coyote had become until DanCoyote was born.
 
 
Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting, Friday

Nov 16th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater at http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

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Rapid Response to Social Issues in Turbulent Times for the November 9th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us for the November 9th Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, featuring Kae Novak (Kavon Kzenovka) presenting on the Rapid Response 4 Edu online workshop, which includes learning modules on Multiculturalism, Information and Technology Literacy, and Social and Political Issues, and is a template of how organizations can rapidly respond to events and create and curate content. 
 
Kae Novak (Kavon Zenoka) is an Instructional Designer and an Information and Technology Mentor for a community college in Colorado. She is a Ph.D. student in Education at the University of Colorado, Denver. Her research focus is on educational equity, immersion, role-play and connected learning. She is the current chair of ISTE Games and Simulations Network and Co-Chair of the eLearning Consortium of Colorado. In her spare time, she leads and facilitates the Metagame Book Club which combines the reading of fiction, game-play and education research.
 
Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting, Friday

Nov 9th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central – Mentor’s Central – Flickr updates
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Rapid Response to Social Issues
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

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Exploring Social Media Site MeWe for the November 2nd Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life November 2nd Meeting where we will explore the social media platform MeWe. With Google recently announcing the August 2019 closing of it’s Google Plus social network, and many concerned with data privacy issues on platforms like Facebook, many people and organizations are looking for alternative social platforms. Over the coming months, we will explore these other social media possibilities, starting with MeWe.

Join us in Second Life to learn and discuss more!

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting, Friday

Nov 2nd, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central – Gentle Heron: How much do you trust me? How to build trust.
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Exploring Social Media Site MeWe
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor
 

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CVL Nonprofit Resource Library for the October 26th Nonprofit Commons meeting

Join us for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life October 26th Meeting to explore the new Community Virtual Library Nonprofit Resource Library at NPC Aloft in Second Life with NPC library project lead Jodie Landon / Breiana Theodore!. She and Valibrarian / Valerie Hill will want your input and insight!

 

Breiana Theodore is a recent graduate of San Jose State’s Master of Library and Information Science program. With a background in classical piano performance and interest in musicological research, she eventually hopes to be able to merge her interests and work within the realm of music librarianship. She is also increasingly passionate about virtual librarianship and is excited to see where her work in Second Life may lead. She has designed various exhibits and builds for the Community Virtual Library (CVL), the Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration (VCARA), and the Nonprofit Commons (NPC).

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting, Friday

October 26, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central –
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Valerie (Valibrarian) Hill and Jodie Landon (Breiana Theodore!)
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

 

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Digital Citizen Community Drum for the October 19th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us at the October 19th Nonprofit Commons Meeting, featuring Valerie (Valibrarian) Hill and Dancers Yao presenting the Community Drum used for Digital Citizenship and how individuals can share personal stories of becoming a digital citizen in virtual worlds.   
 
Join us in Second Life
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, October 19th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central – Gentle Heron, 5 ways to improve your luck (HINT: It has nothing to do with luck.)
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Valerie (Valibrarian) Hill and Dancers Yao, Digital Citizen Community Drum
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

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October 12th – Nonprofit Commons 11th Birthday Celebration!

Join us Friday, October 12th to celebrate the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life 11th Birthday celebration! 
 
Friday, October 12, 8:30 – 10:00 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater at http://bit.ly/NPCinSL
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 AM Welcome and Introductions
  • 8:40 AM The History and Future of the Nonprofit Commons
  • 9:00 AM The Positive Impact of Virtual Good with Coughran Mayo
  • 9:20 AM Tour of the Nonprofit Commons to conclude with Elder Voices “Connecting the Dots” Drums Experience 
 
…Polka Dots Attire Encouraged…
 
 
Then join us on Sunday, October 14, 9 AM – 1 PM SLT
“Connecting the Dots!” Community Party
Aloft Nonprofit Commons CommonGround at http://bit.ly/2OM4Xhr
 
Celebrate how we connect the dots with our community partners! Dress up in dots and dance! This progressive party invites you to dance at Aloft Nonprofit Commons and take mini-tours of our partners’ sims to discover their unique missions.
 
Learn more about our partnerships Whole Brain Health, Rockcliffe University Consortium, Virtual Ability, Community Virtual Library, Etopia EcoCommunities, and Nonprofit Commons!
 
Thank you and please share!
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
 
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor
 
#VirtualGood #NPSL

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Join NPC October 5-6th for the 7th International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference Virtual

This Friday’s Nonprofit Commons meeting we will be going to the 7th Annual International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference Virtual, which will take place October 5-6, 2018. This is an annual professional conference held online, that is free and open to the public. The conference will take place in Second Life® at The Sojourner Auditorium on Virtual Ability Island.

Friday, October 5th 7AM to 4PM and Saturday, October 6th, 8AM to 5PM

View the Schedule at http://virtualability.org/idrac-2018/

Join us virtually at the Virtual Ability Amphitheater in Second Life at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Ability/54/170/23
or watch live on Youtube at https://gaming.youtube.com/avaconinc/live
 

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions. http://nonprofitcommons.org

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Exploring Video Tools and Hair Fair for Charity for the September 28th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us Friday, September 28th for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, we will get a chance to explore the video tool SoapBox for recording explainer or tutorial videos. We will also get a chance to learn about Hair Fair and tour the virtual regions and find out how they raise funds for the nonprofit Wigs for Kids.

More about Hair Fair at https://hairfair.files.wordpress.com

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, September 28, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
http://bit.ly/NPCinSL
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central – SoapBox video tool
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Hair Fair 2018
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions. http://nonprofitcommons.org

 

The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

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