We’re very excited to be trying out a new virtual worlds platform called Jibe, which has been created by the lovely people at Reaction Grid and is based on the Unity3D engine.  And one of the coolest thing about Jibe? … it’s browser based! ;)

For more info on Jibe and how it works check out the Reaction Grid website. You can also find info on the jokaydia Virtual Worlds Wiki, where we’ll be sharing our learnings!

You can even visit the Reaction Grid Jibe-STEM demo pictured above to do some exploring – check out: http://reactiongrid.com/Jibe/JibeSTEM.aspx.

For the next few months we will be experimenting and learning about this new tool…. so as long as you dont mind the construction zone, feel free to visit us at: http://jokaydia.metaverseworlds.com/jibe/.

Once we’ve learnt a bit more we’ll be looking for teacher’s to collaborate with us on a Virtual Classroom Project – so feel free to leave your ideas in the comment section below or email: joannamkay@gmail.com.

A note for those new to Unity based apps – you’ll need to download the Unity WebPlayer which is available here: http://unity3d.com/webplayer. I’m finding it works rather nicely in Mozilla Firefox! ;)

Seeya in the Jibey-Metaverse soon! ;)

Where in the world is the Second Life in Education Wiki!!??

Funny you should ask that! ;)

The new jokaydia Virtual Worlds in Education wiki includes all of the resources that were previously available at SLeducation.wikispaces.com, the well known wiki which was created by Jo Kay and Sean FitzGerald in late 2006 to document the emerging uses of Second Life in education.

I am now working on a broader collection of Virtual Worlds in Education resources… stay tuned as things develop! For further information or to make a suggestion, please email: joannamkay@gmail.com.

Please Update Your Links!

If you have included links to this resource on your website, forum or social network, please update it now! The new address is: http://wiki.jokaydia.com!

I’ve been working on updating our jokaydia.com sites as part of the whole ‘moving the wiki’ process and have a few groovy new resources to highlight!

Check out the new and improved:

• Events Calendar page, which includes details of upcoming and past events
• jokaydia @ ReactionGrid Page – which includes a signup tool and information about how to visit us at ReactionGrid. Feel free to use this page to help your colleagues and students to get setup for ReactionGrid!
• jokaydia @ MetaPlace Page – which includes information about how to access our MetaPlace space
• About jokaydia Page – which includes information about the jokaydia Project and our online spaces and places.

What About that Wiki?

The wiki move has commenced, and you’ll see both migrated and new resources there soon. For a sneak peak, check out wiki.jokaydia.com. I’ll make further announcements when the resource migration process is complete.

Dont Forget – First EduMeet Tonight!

The first official EduMeet@jokaydia will happen this coming Sunday 11 October on ReactionGrid and will focus on playing and planning!

• Location: jokaydia@ReactionGrid
• How To: Simply signup and join us on the jokaydia Sim on the ReactionGrid. You can find the signup page here, and information on how to login here. To locate the jokaydia sim use the map to search, or contact jokay Wollongong if you need a TP!
• Time: 9pm AEST / 10am GMT /3am  SLT
• Check your local time here!