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Exploring Browser-Based Virtual Worlds for the April 28th NonProfit Commons Meeting

Join us Friday, April 28th for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature Dieter Heyne (Edward Tarber in Second Life) who will discuss web-based virtual worlds, along with the synergies between browser and conventional virtual worlds.

 

Dieter Heyne is a Computer Scientist, Software Architect, Virtual World Creator, and Metaverse traveler who has spent the last three years developing cybaLOUNGE, a web browser based virtual world.

 

Join us in Second Life!

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, April 28th, 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 – Exploring Browser-Based Virtual Worlds
  • 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

 

Following the meeting we will get a chance to tour a nonprofit meeting area in cybaLOUNGE, a 3D virtual world running entirely in your browser, which allows you to explore different locations, meet people, talk, and listen to music, presentations, or watch a movie. 

 

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

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Earth Day Climate Change Film Screening for April 21, 2017 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

 
Earth Day takes place this weekend on April 22nd, and to kick this off, Friday, April 21st, NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature a virtual film screening of the film “Before The Flood” followed by discussion. 
 
 
Before The Flood looks at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet. https://www.beforetheflood.com

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, April 21st, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)

  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:40 am Mentors Central – Jacques Macaire of HUMANBE http://www.humanbe.com
  • 8:50 am Featured – film screening of “Before the Flood”
  • 10:20 am WrapUp & Community Open Mic

This special screening of “Before the Flood” is part of a weekend-long virtual Earth Day series of events being led by the Etopia EcoCommunity, Whole Brain Health’s Inspiration Island, and Nonprofit Commons. The full schedule is at http://www.etopiaisland.org/2017-earth-day/.

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

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Using Trello for Nonprofits & Educators for the April 14th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

 
Friday, April 14th, NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature a discussion on using Trello. #Trello is a collaborative, organizational tool that uses simple concepts of boards, lists, and cards to organize and prioritize projects and tasks Come to this week’s meeting to learn and discuss how you can use Trello for nonprofit, educational, and other project uses.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, April 14th, 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 – Using Trello
  • 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

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Open Forum for the Aprill 7th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

This Friday, April 7th, NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature an open forum and is a chance to chat on recent events like the recent Nonprofit Technology Conference #17NTC and Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education conferences, and updates on what other NPC community members are working on. It will also be an opportunity to ask any burning tech or community questions you might have. 

Join us in Second Life!

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, April 7th, 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 – Open Forum
  • 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

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Exploring VWBPE for the March 31 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us this Friday, March 31st for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, where we will explore the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) conference taking place this week. We will visit the virtual exhibits of some of our community members, and afterward, those wanting to attend the rest of the conference can continue on to the VWBPE 10 AM presentations.
 
Info on the 2017 #VWBPE exhibits can be found at https://vwbpe.org/conference/vwbpe-2017-exhibits and a full conference schedule at https://vwbpe.org/conference/vwbpe-calendar
 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, March 31st, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Updates
  • 8:40 am Mentors Central 
  • 8:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Exploring VWBPE 
At 9 AM we will hop to our first stop which will be exploring the VWBPE Exhibit 11: The Superhero’s Journey – Transformative Endeavors curated by the NPC Mentor Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond (Zinnia Zauber in SL), of Peninsula College.
 
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. 
 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Sharing Success Stories for the March 24th NonProfit Commons Meeting

Join us this Friday, March 24th for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature a discussion on success and impact facilitated by our own Buffy Bye (Buffy Beale in Second Life). We are asking everyone to bring a story of a success you’ve had with your nonprofit, library, educational, or social good project, whether online or in-person.

 

Come with a story to share on how you, your staff/volunteers, or your org has made a difference!

 

Join us in Second Life!

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, March 24th, 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 – “Sharing Success Stories”
  • 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

 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Supporting Brain Injury for the March 17 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us this Friday, March 17th for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting featuring Gloria Kraegel (Namaara MacMoragh in SL) presenting on how Brain Injury affects individuals, families, and workplaces. This presentation will address some low cost and useful ideas for employers and individuals with cognitive challenges to work together and create an accommodating and productive workplace.

Gloria’s current project with the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) gives her an even greater opportunity to blend real life situations with Second Life experiences that raise awareness, model healthy living skills, and provide educational opportunities for individuals, professionals, classrooms, and businesses within, and outside of, the brain injury community. More on BEST at: http://brainenergysupportteam.org

You can learn more about Gloria’s work at http://greatkreations.com and http://etopiaisland.org

 

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, March 17th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions & Announcements
  • 8:40 am Mentors Central 
  • 8:50 am Featured Discussion – Gloria Kraegel (Namaara MacMoragh in SL) 
  • 8:40 am Discussion
  • 9:50 am Community Open Mic

 

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

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Legacy: 2017 VWBPE Conference for March 10th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us this Friday, March 10th for our weekly Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, featuring Kevin Feenan (Phelan Corrimal in Second Life), President of Rockcliffe University Consortium and Executive Director of the 10th annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) conference. this year’s conference theme is ‘Legacy’, is taking place March 29 – April 1, 2017, and Kevin will cover everything that is happening. VWBPE is a peer-reviewed community event focusing on education in immersive virtual environments and showcasing the community, creativity, and learning that takes place in this community of practice.
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, March 10th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Announcements
  • 8:40 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Kevin Feenan, Legacy: VWBPE
  • 9:45 am 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. 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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NPC Community Survey for the March 3rd Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us this Friday, March 3rd for our weekly Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, where we will share some of the NPC Community Transition Survey results so far. If you h ave not taken the NPC Survey yet, you still can at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPCcommunity – please give us feedback! Our own Buffy Bye (Buffy Beale in SL) will also share thoughts on the first 10 years of the Nonprofit Commons.
 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, March 3rd, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Announcements
  • 8:40 am Mentors Central – Buffy Bye
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion – Sharing NPC Community Survey Results
  • 9:45 am 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. 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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February 24th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us this Friday, February 24th for our weekly Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, where we will discuss the evolution of our community and changes to come.
 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, February 24th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions & Announcements
  • 8:40 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Discussion 
  • 9:45 am Open Mic / Announcements
 
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is a program sponsored by Caravan Studios – http://caravanstudios.org, a division of TechSoup Global, http://techsoup.org. 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. 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir