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Intro to Live Streaming for the November 18 Nonprofit Commons

This Friday, November 18th, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature Michael Bailey (Marcus Llewellyn in SL) and an introduction to live streaming. In this hands-on workshop, you will be walked through the steps of using your computer to capture your screen or camera and stream live to YouTube. If you want to follow along, make sure you download and install the open-source app Open Broadcaster Software at https://obsproject.com and have a verified YouTube account that you can login to (http://www.youtube.com/verify).



Join us in Second Life! 



Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, November 18, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL



AGENDA (all times below PT) 

8:30 am Introductions

8:40 am TechSoup Announcements

8:50 am Mentor’s Central

9:00 am Featured Presentation

9:50 am Open Mic / Announcements



The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is a program sponsored by Caravan Studios – http://caravanstudios.org, a division of  TechSoup, 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. 



http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Open Forum for the November 11 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

This Friday, November 11th, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature an open forum and is a chance to chat on recent events, topics like fundraising including the upcoming Giving Tuesday, 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, November 11, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:50 am Mentor’s Central
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation
  • 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

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Dr Douglas Maxwell of the MOSES Project for November 4th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

This Friday, November 4th, TechSoup’s Nonprofit Commons in Second Life will feature Dr. Douglas Maxwell, who is the project director for the Military OpenSImulator Enterprise Strategy (MOSES). He is a mechanical engineer, computer engineer, and researches the proper applications of simulation based training technology for light infantry mission preparation. His presentation will cover the mission of the MOSES research project, and the areas of technology that have been developed and tested that could benefit the OpenSimulator community, as well as the benefits of a proposed software foundation and how it could enable growth.

 

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, November 4th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation – Dr. Douglas Maxwell
  • 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. 

http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Open Forum for the October 28 Nonprofit Commons MeetingShare event

This Friday, October 28th, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will host another open forum where we will continue to chat about nonprofit and tech topics, recent events, 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, October 28, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT)

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:50 am Mentor’s Central
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation
  • 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.

http://nonprofitcommons.org

 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Open Forum for the October 21 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

This Friday, October 21st, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature an open forum and is a chance to chat on recent events 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, October 21, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:50 am Mentor’s Central
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation
  • 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

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The Future of the Metaverse for October 14th NonProfit Commons Meeting

This Friday, October 14th, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature Will Burns. Vice Chair IEEE Virtual Worlds Standards group who will discuss blueprints for the evolution of virtual worlds and the potential future of the Metaverse. This presentation will provide an overview of the history of virtual worlds and phases of development. Defining the “Metaverse” and a glimpse into the future of virtual worlds will include interoperability and other key elements of design.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, October 14th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation – the Future of the Metaverse
  • 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. 

http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month for October 6th NonProfit Commons Meeting

This Friday, October 6th, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will focus on October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As part of this, we will talk on ways to get involved and spread awareness. Susan Tenby (Glitteractica Cookie) will also share info on Caravan Studios’ SafeNight app, and update us on the Safe Shelter Collaborative brining together organizations working with survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

 

Join us in Second Life!

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, October 6th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation 
  • 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. 

http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Exploring Immersive Game Design for September 30th NonProfit Commons Meeting

This Friday, September 30th, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature a discussion  with Joey Aboma and Libertybelle Lyric, who developed the Pirate Hunt Game, a multi-level immersive game in Second Life, rich in storytelling and focused on fundraising. Come learn about their game development process, and get a chance to tour the game-play following the meeting.

 

Join us in Second Life!

 

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, September 30th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation 
  • 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. 

http://nonprofitcommons.org

 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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OpenSImulator Community Conference 2016 for September 23 NonProfit Commons Meeting

This Friday, September 23rd, TechSoup’s NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature a discussion on OpenSimulator Community Conference (OSCC), being held this year on December 10-11, 2016. #OSCC16 is an annual conference that focuses on the developer and user community creating the open source virtual world platform OpenSimulator software. The virtual conference features presentations, workshops, keynote sessions, and social events across diverse sectors of the OpenSimulator user base. 

 

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

Friday, September 23rd, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:45 am Mentors Central 
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation – #OSCC16
  • 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. 

http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

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Nonprofit Commons in Second Life 9th Anniversary Celebration

Nonprofit Commons in Second Life 9th Anniversary Celebration will take place this Friday & Saturday, September 16 & 17. Friday Morning Meeting 8:30 AM PT/SLT and a Saturday Networking Party at 12:00 PM PT/SLT. Formal and fancy avatar attire is encouraged.

 

Join us in Second Life! 

 

Friday, September 16, 2016, 8:30 – 10:00 AM PT / SLT

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 

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

 

AGENDA (all times below PT) 

  • 8:30 am Introductions
  • 8:40 am TechSoup Announcements
  • 8:50 am Mentor’s Central – a History of the Nonprofit Commons community
  • 9:00 am Featured Presentation – NPC Show and Tell, Stories, and Recognition
  • 9:45 am Open Mic / Announcements

 

Saturday, September 17, 2016, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PT / SLT 

Meet and greet at CommonGround Plaza in the Nonprofit Commons Plush region for NPC Office tours and Networking dance event. 

 

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. 

http://nonprofitcommons.org

 

 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir