A presentation by David Deeds on the use of 3D virtual worlds in education.

1. Virtual Worlds Part II:OpenSim101 David W. Deeds, IT Manager/Teacher Changchun American International School Flat Classroom Conference: Beijing, China February 25, 2011

2. 45 minute presentation {If (Caisland and/or ReactionGrid connection) then (Focus on live Internet demo and Use slides for later reference) Else (Death by PowerPoint) and (Use Local Daveland and Watch Machinima)) EndIf} // Option: Attendee participation? Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

3. OpenSim: NOT a Second Life clone! (Viewers are) 3D virtual world with built-in modeling (CAD) tools and Linden Scripting Language Not a game (per se): connect, communicate and collaborate (conduct commerce later?) Been in OpenSim since 2008, taken over 100 students inworld for different classes Completely FREE, although hosted solutions best for most schools Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

4. Differences between Second Life and OpenSim? With OpenSim: Complete management of your virtual world. (No one gets in or out without your permission. ) More freedom to set parameters. Unlimited land, lower costs, etc. Best: IBO or International School Grid But…still buggy…can be more work…etc. http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Main_Page Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

5. What have we learned? Students: Computer-Aided Design, Programming, Project Management, Business, English Social Constructivism (Reality, Knowledge, Learning), Learner-Centric Instruction, IB Design Cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate Teachers: Inclusion, Differentiation, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Problem-/Task-Based Instruction, Action/Active Learning, Reciprocal Guidance, Inquiry-Based Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

6. Three OpenSim (DIY SL) Options: Local: Only one user at a time Client-Server: Web Server/IIS/Static IP/LAN Hosted Solution: Just need viewer and connection Local and Client-Server: Go to http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Download Unzip and tweak .INI files as required. Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

7. Viewers (All Free): Check the system requirements! Video driver/card? Hippo http://mjm-labs.com/viewer/download.php Imprudence http://wiki.kokuaviewer.org/wiki/Imprudence:Downloads Phoenix http://www.phoenixviewer.com/ Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

8. Caisland: (Changchun American International School) Land Caisland: Client-Server, 1-2 regions, OAR save/load Florida Caisland: Hosted by ReactionGrid, 4 regions ReactionGridCaisland: In ReactionGrid, 1 region, exists because we have enabled hypergridding OAR – OpenSimARchive (database backup) file Hypergridding – “Jumping” from one grid to another Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

9. Caisland/ReactionGrid/OtherGrid Tour (live or video): Florida Caisland: MYP 1, MYP 2/3, MYP 4 and MYP 5 Regions ReactionGrid: Caisland, World’s Fair, Others JokaydiaGRID/OtherGrid: As time permits Daveland is LIVE: Local instance, for building and programming demos Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

10. Getting Your Turf Options: Private Region/Grid for School Connected Grid for Multiple Schools (e.g., China, Harrow, International Baccaleaurate Organization, 21st Century Schools) Three Vendors Offering Both: ReactionGrid Jokaydia Dreamland Metaverse Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

11. Getting Your Turf: ReactionGrid (Also has Unity/Jibe Acccounts) http://reactiongrid.myshopify.com/collections/virtual-worlds US$75/month for 4 regions, US$220 setup (Hyper-V, each school gets its own server) Grids: 1 week, prices depend on power/users Contact: Robin Gomboy (robing2@reactiongrid.com) Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

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16. Getting Your Turf: Jokaydia (Also rents Second Life regions) http://www.jokaydiagrid.com/rent-a-sim/ 1 region: US$25/month 2 regions: US$50/month 3 regions: US$75/month Grid: 1 week, prices depend on power/users Contact: Jo Kay (joannamkay@gmail.com) Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

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20. Getting Your Turf: Dreamland Metaverse (No Setup Costs) http://www.dreamlandmetaverse.com/ Residential Region (40 avatars): US$45/month Professional Region (80 avatars, 45000 prims): US$90/month Grid: 1 week , US$45 Core + US$45 Each School Contact: Snoopy Pfeffer (snoopy.pfeffer@yahoo.com) Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

21. Dreamland (Partners) Consulting Services: Strategic Consulting Business Development Marketing in 3D Worlds Edutainment Solutions Social Communities Software Development Content Creation IT Advisory Services Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

22. Dreamland Metaverse: Comparison Chart Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

23. More information: “Shengri La Spirit: A Designer’s Perspective of the Making of OpenSim” by Shenlei Winkler, Fashion Research Foundation, ISBN: 978-0984117116 “Higher Education in Virtual Worlds” by Charles Wankel, Emerald Group Publishing, ISBN: 978-1849506090 “Cutting-Edge Social Media Approaches to Business Education” by Charles Wankel, Information Age, ISBN: 978-1617351167 Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

24. More information: “Empowering Students with Technology” by Alan November, Corwin Press, ISBN: 978-1412974257 “Training and Collaboration with Virtual Worlds” by Alex Heiphetz, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-0071628020 “The Complete Guide to Simulations and Serious Games” by Clark Aldrich, Pfeiffer Publishing, ISBN: 978-0470462737 Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

25. Recommended textbooks: Wiley Press: “Creating/Scripting Your World” Jeff Heaton (www.jeffheatonresearch.com) “Introduction to Linden Scripting Language” “Scripting Recipes for Second Life” “Introduction to Textures, Animation, Audio and Sculpting” Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

26. Connect/Communicate/Collaborate? IB Virtual Community (https://ibo.epals.com/) Groups: 3D Virtual Worlds: Second Life 3D Virtual Worlds: OpenSim IT Teachers/Managers RezEd: http://rezedhub.ning.com/ Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

27. Next month: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education’s (AACE) Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 Conference:http://www.aace.org/conf/glearn Then: Formal Proposal to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): http://www.ibo.org IBO Island in Second Life and/or IBO Grid! Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

28. Thank you… Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101

29. Changchun American International School wants to hire a PYP/MYP IT Teacher to start as of August 2011 (2-year contract)! 3D virtual world experience preferred but not absolutely required. Interest is essential! Contact Darrie Dai (dailiaaa@sina.com) or me. Other jobs (Art/Math/Science/Etc. Teachers) available too. Contact Darrie. Virtual Worlds I: Second Life 101

30. Xiexie/Thank you! Questions/Comments? Facebook & LinkedIn: David W. Deeds E-Mail: davidwdeeds@yahoo.com Skype: davidwdeeds Twitter: dwdeeds Second Life: Deed Davids ReactionGrid, JokdayiaGrid, OSGrid, Etc.: Deed Davids Virtual Worlds II: OpenSim101