With only a few days to go, its time for final checks and downloads in preparation for the jokaydia Unconference 09!
Check out the (almost) final unconference schedule on the jokaydia Wiki where you’ll be able to figure out which sessions you’d like to attend. There are some seriously fantastic conversations to participate in planned!
Getting Ready!
If you’re new to Second Life, you should also ensure that:
- You have signed up for an account and setup your avatar?
- You have attended a newbie session or spent some time inworld prior to the event to get comfortable
- You have a headset and microphone available and you’ve tested your audio settings.
Signing up for Other Platforms!
As well as our SL sessions, we will be visiting World of Warcraft and Quest Atlantis during during the event. Check out the details below, and if you’d like to attend those sessions, you will need to follow the instructions on how to take part.
Quest Atlantis Virtual World Game for KIDS
(9-15 yrs)
Event Details:
- AEST TIME: 1pm
- SL Time: Fri 8pm
- Check your local time!
Come along and have a guided tour of the Quest Atlantis virtual world. See where curriculum, gaming and social values meet in a project sponsored by Indiana University’s Centre for Research in Learning Technology. This program is offered free to teachers and schools about the globe and is already implemented in many USA, Australian and NZ (and 15 other countries) schools already. Maybe your school could be the next?
PLEASE NOTE: Educators wishing to take this tour will need to register and create an account at: Jokaydia Unconference QA Tour. Registration Code: 121597. Email Bron Stuckey (Bron Bloxsome in SL) bestucke@indiana.edu for further information.
World of Warcraft Adventure!
Event Details:
- AEST Time: 5pm
- SL Time: 12am
- Check your local time!
Join the jokaydians for a visit to one of the other spaces we sometimes reside! Join the Alliance and find out more about World of Warcraft and its potentials for use in education.
Please Note: This event requires you to prepare by downloading software and setting up on the correct realm. For further info see the WoW Adventure Wikipage and register your intention to attend! Email jokay Wollongong for further information.
Jo Kay aka jokay Wollongong is a freelance digital designer and facilitator working in virtual worlds and educational technology. She helps educators and organisations to use new and innovative technologies for learning. Jo is the owner and facilitator of the Islands of jokaydia Project – a space for a vibrant community of educators to explore the use of virtual worlds in education. 
