Global Kids Island Newsletter - March 2008
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Hi everyone,
I've included below the Global Kids Island monthly newsletter, which we distribute in-world on the teen grid. Hopefully this can give people a sense of things that are happening in that space, and make sure that what happens in the teen grid doesn't just stay in the teen grid.
We do have some events or announcements that are relevant for main gridders, and I've highlighted in red items I thought would be relevant or GK events that are happening on the main grid.
Also, if you're an educator or parent that would like to get your teen students involved in GK programs on the teen grid, feel free to mail me off-list.
best,
Rafi
________________________________________________________________________________
Rafi Santo
Virtual Community Manager
Online Leadership Program
Global Kids
http://www.globalkids.org/olp
http://olp.globalkids.org
Sign-up for the Global Kids' Virtual Worlds Update Newsletter:
http://groups.google.com/group/GKVirtualWorldUpdate
Welcome to the monthly Global Kids newsletter! This is your chance to find out what's happening on the GK Islands and ways you can get involved! IM Bhikku Beeks on the main grid if you have any questions.
This month, learn about:
This month’s schedule in brief:
Wednesday & Thursday March 12-13th – D.I.D.I. Initiative new venturers workshops
March 3rd-15th – GK Anniversary Cake Making Contest
March 9th – Intern Event - No Justice in Second Life? with Nicholas Kit
March 14th – Intern Event - Heritage and Culture within TSL with Natalia Obscure
March 15th-17th – Caking Making Contest Voting. Cast your vote!
March 1st-12th Visions of Global Justice Art Contest open for submissions
March 17th 4 pm – Visions of Global Justice Winners Announced!
March 18th 4 pm – GK Anniversary Extravaganza with machinima retrospective of GK in TSL, live video stream of GK staff, cake contest winners announced, fireworks and dance party!
March 20th – Live video streaming of Kofi Annan, receiving award for International Justice and launch of International Justice Center at new Justice Commons sim (main grid & teen grid)
March 26th – National Service Learning Panel in Teen Second Life
New! Subscribe to Global Kids’ public google calendar! Main grid events will be listed as well. Note that all times are in PST. iCal Subscription url:
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/jj3i8hgiatvm504307c9g4favs%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Public Calender url:
http://tinyurl.com/3czcjn
As you can see, we’ve got LOTS of great stuff coming up this month, from Kofi Annan to new D.I.D.I. workshops to our 2nd year anniversary in TSL.
_________________________________________________________________
++New Round of D.I.D.I. Workshops now open!++
Not yet involved in the D.I.D.I. Inititative? The D.I.D.I. Initiative supports young people to launch their own sustainable ventures either within or outside of Teen Second Life that
create lasting benefit to their communities. D.I.D.I. provides seed funding (up to $1000
US) and the support you need to launch your own social entrepreneurial project on issues that matter to you. New workshops are coming up and open to the public, come and see *what* it’s all about:
Wednesday, March 12th
• 12:00PM - 2:00 PM PST
• 4:00PM - 6:00 PM PST
Thursday, March 13th
• 2:00PM - 4:00PM PST
Space is limited! IM Meghan Gkid to reserve your spot!
If you are a youth organizer or educator interested in involving your group of students in the D.I.D.I. Initiative, email amira[at]globalkids[dot]org for more information in the D.I.D.I. Summer Camp and upcoming programs!
_________________________________________________________________
++Day of International Justice in Second Life++
Main grid event!
Featuring a live video stream of Kofi Annan and the launch of the SL based International Justice Center
On March 20, the lead prosecutor of the International *Criminal Court*, Luis Moreno-Ocampo will be appearing as an avatar to officially launch the International Justice Center on the Justice Commons sim on the Main Grid of Second Life. Part of a day-long series of events, there will also be video streaming of panel discussions and a keynote speech from former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan live from New York City.
Check holymeatballs.org for details as the date approaches!
• 12-1 pm - In-world remarks and Q&A with ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo
• 1:30-3 pm - Panel Discussion on “The Emerging Global Justice System” with major human rights officials
• 6-6:40 pm - Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address by Mr. Kofi Annan
_________________________________________________________________
++ TSL Intern Event – No Justice in Second Life? ++
with Nicholas Kit
March 9th, 1-2 pm PST
Join us for a discussion on whether or not justice truly exists in Second Life, and what people’s experiences have been with the abuse reporting system. We will be sharing what Lindens have said on the subject, as well as engage in some hearty debate. Don’t miss it!
_________________________________________________________________
++ TSL Intern Event - Heritage and Culture within TSL++
With Natalia Obscure
March 14th, 4-5 pm PST
As technology is blurring the borders, people have more first hand access to different cultures than ever before. With virtual worlds such as Second Life, one would assume many cultures would be evident. The "Heritage and Culture within TSL" will address the topics of heritage and culture of oneself and how these may or may not play a role in one's online persona and why.
_________________________________________________________________
++GK’s Two Year Anniversary in TSL++
March 18th, 4-7 pm PST
Come to the GK Anniversary extravaganza and experience:
- A live video stream of GK staff
- A video retrospective of the past year of GK in TSL
- Announcement of the Winners of the GK Cake Making contest
- A live pyrotechnic display of fireworks
- Anniversary dance party!
We’ve had some great stuff happen here on GK in the past month, check it out!
++Global Kids at the ICC! ++
On February 29, Global Kid's staffers Barry Joseph and Rik Panganiban had the opportunity to give two presentations to a couple of dozen officials at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. A highlight of the presentations was a showing of "A Child's War" machinima and images of teens at the virtual ICC on the Teen Grid. We talked with the ICC officials about our "visions of global justice" art contest, as well as the launch of our new tool to connect residents of virtual worlds with people in countries where the ICC is active using SMS text messaging.
Check out Rik’s blog post about the trip here:
http://tinyurl.com/35mkdo
_________________________________________________________________
++ Get Activated! ++
On February 8th, GK staffers Rik Panganiban and Rafi Santo presented on the subject of "Best Practices for Non-profits in Second Life" at the Plush Nonprofit Commons amphitheater in the main grid. Held in conjunction with the release of the white paper on this subject, the panel discussion also included Lori Bell from the Alliance Library System, Jimbo Hoyer from YearlyKos, and Jade Lily of the SL Relay for Life. The report, prepared by Rik, grew out of discussions and findings from the non-profit thread at the 2007 Second Life Community Convention.
Check out the blog post, photos and podcast about the event here:
http://tinyurl.com/22pjbw
Check out the full white paper here:
http://tinyurl.com/yqogtj
_________________________________________________________________
++ Fireside Workshop - ICED Game Party! ++
On President’s day GK held a game release party for ICED! What is ICED you ask? It stands for I Can End Deportation, and it's a free 3D downloadable RPG about immigration. The game allows players experience the effects of current immigration laws on detention and deportation on legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, students and undocumented people, effects that often violate human rights and deny due process.
Play the game at:
www.ICEDgame.com
Check out the blog post on the event here:
http://tinyurl.com/2eprtq
_________________________________________________________________
++Virtual Video Project Teens Visit Musuem of Moving Image++
The VVP teens explored the Museum of Moving Image for the first time last week, go to the link to see pictures and a short video from their visit.
http://tinyurl.com/2rats7
__________________________________________________________________
++ Global Kids featured on ABC Eyewitness news++
The local New York City ABC affiliate WABC aired a piece about our Science in Second Life class this month. You can view the video of the story here:
http://tinyurl.com/yrlhst
__________________________________________________________________
++Global Kids featured in Edutopia Article on Teen Virtual Worlds++
Edutopia, a magazine that writes about educational technology, ran an article featuring Global Kids, along with our good friends at Suffern Middle School and Eye4You Alliance. Teen grid educators represent!
Read the article here:
http://www.edutopia.org/second-life-virtual-reality-collaboration
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To keep up-to-date on Global Kids, join our group "Global Kids" for free. You can also learn more at our blog, http://www.holymeatballs.org, subscribe to our Twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/Holymeatballs, and view our calendar of events here, http://tinyurl.com/3czcjn or IM Bhikku Beeks.
I've included below the Global Kids Island monthly newsletter, which we distribute in-world on the teen grid. Hopefully this can give people a sense of things that are happening in that space, and make sure that what happens in the teen grid doesn't just stay in the teen grid.
We do have some events or announcements that are relevant for main gridders, and I've highlighted in red items I thought would be relevant or GK events that are happening on the main grid.
Also, if you're an educator or parent that would like to get your teen students involved in GK programs on the teen grid, feel free to mail me off-list.
best,
Rafi
________________________________________________________________________________
Rafi Santo
Virtual Community Manager
Online Leadership Program
Global Kids
http://www.globalkids.org/olp
http://olp.globalkids.org
Sign-up for the Global Kids' Virtual Worlds Update Newsletter:
http://groups.google.com/group/GKVirtualWorldUpdate
=== Global Kids Newsletter ===
March, 2008
March, 2008
Welcome to the monthly Global Kids newsletter! This is your chance to find out what's happening on the GK Islands and ways you can get involved! IM Bhikku Beeks on the main grid if you have any questions.
This month, learn about:
+++++UPCOMING EVENTS+++++
This month’s schedule in brief:
Wednesday & Thursday March 12-13th – D.I.D.I. Initiative new venturers workshops
March 3rd-15th – GK Anniversary Cake Making Contest
March 9th – Intern Event - No Justice in Second Life? with Nicholas Kit
March 14th – Intern Event - Heritage and Culture within TSL with Natalia Obscure
March 15th-17th – Caking Making Contest Voting. Cast your vote!
March 1st-12th Visions of Global Justice Art Contest open for submissions
March 17th 4 pm – Visions of Global Justice Winners Announced!
March 18th 4 pm – GK Anniversary Extravaganza with machinima retrospective of GK in TSL, live video stream of GK staff, cake contest winners announced, fireworks and dance party!
March 20th – Live video streaming of Kofi Annan, receiving award for International Justice and launch of International Justice Center at new Justice Commons sim (main grid & teen grid)
March 26th – National Service Learning Panel in Teen Second Life
New! Subscribe to Global Kids’ public google calendar! Main grid events will be listed as well. Note that all times are in PST. iCal Subscription url:
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/jj3i8hgiatvm504307c9g4favs%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Public Calender url:
http://tinyurl.com/3czcjn
As you can see, we’ve got LOTS of great stuff coming up this month, from Kofi Annan to new D.I.D.I. workshops to our 2nd year anniversary in TSL.
_________________________________________________________________
++New Round of D.I.D.I. Workshops now open!++
Not yet involved in the D.I.D.I. Inititative? The D.I.D.I. Initiative supports young people to launch their own sustainable ventures either within or outside of Teen Second Life that
create lasting benefit to their communities. D.I.D.I. provides seed funding (up to $1000
US) and the support you need to launch your own social entrepreneurial project on issues that matter to you. New workshops are coming up and open to the public, come and see *what* it’s all about:
Wednesday, March 12th
• 12:00PM - 2:00 PM PST
• 4:00PM - 6:00 PM PST
Thursday, March 13th
• 2:00PM - 4:00PM PST
Space is limited! IM Meghan Gkid to reserve your spot!
If you are a youth organizer or educator interested in involving your group of students in the D.I.D.I. Initiative, email amira[at]globalkids[dot]org for more information in the D.I.D.I. Summer Camp and upcoming programs!
_________________________________________________________________
++Day of International Justice in Second Life++
Main grid event!
Featuring a live video stream of Kofi Annan and the launch of the SL based International Justice Center
On March 20, the lead prosecutor of the International *Criminal Court*, Luis Moreno-Ocampo will be appearing as an avatar to officially launch the International Justice Center on the Justice Commons sim on the Main Grid of Second Life. Part of a day-long series of events, there will also be video streaming of panel discussions and a keynote speech from former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan live from New York City.
Check holymeatballs.org for details as the date approaches!
• 12-1 pm - In-world remarks and Q&A with ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo
• 1:30-3 pm - Panel Discussion on “The Emerging Global Justice System” with major human rights officials
• 6-6:40 pm - Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address by Mr. Kofi Annan
_________________________________________________________________
++ TSL Intern Event – No Justice in Second Life? ++
with Nicholas Kit
March 9th, 1-2 pm PST
Join us for a discussion on whether or not justice truly exists in Second Life, and what people’s experiences have been with the abuse reporting system. We will be sharing what Lindens have said on the subject, as well as engage in some hearty debate. Don’t miss it!
_________________________________________________________________
++ TSL Intern Event - Heritage and Culture within TSL++
With Natalia Obscure
March 14th, 4-5 pm PST
As technology is blurring the borders, people have more first hand access to different cultures than ever before. With virtual worlds such as Second Life, one would assume many cultures would be evident. The "Heritage and Culture within TSL" will address the topics of heritage and culture of oneself and how these may or may not play a role in one's online persona and why.
_________________________________________________________________
++GK’s Two Year Anniversary in TSL++
March 18th, 4-7 pm PST
Come to the GK Anniversary extravaganza and experience:
- A live video stream of GK staff
- A video retrospective of the past year of GK in TSL
- Announcement of the Winners of the GK Cake Making contest
- A live pyrotechnic display of fireworks
- Anniversary dance party!
++++RECENT EVENTS++++
We’ve had some great stuff happen here on GK in the past month, check it out!
++Global Kids at the ICC! ++
On February 29, Global Kid's staffers Barry Joseph and Rik Panganiban had the opportunity to give two presentations to a couple of dozen officials at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. A highlight of the presentations was a showing of "A Child's War" machinima and images of teens at the virtual ICC on the Teen Grid. We talked with the ICC officials about our "visions of global justice" art contest, as well as the launch of our new tool to connect residents of virtual worlds with people in countries where the ICC is active using SMS text messaging.
Check out Rik’s blog post about the trip here:
http://tinyurl.com/35mkdo
_________________________________________________________________
++ Get Activated! ++
On February 8th, GK staffers Rik Panganiban and Rafi Santo presented on the subject of "Best Practices for Non-profits in Second Life" at the Plush Nonprofit Commons amphitheater in the main grid. Held in conjunction with the release of the white paper on this subject, the panel discussion also included Lori Bell from the Alliance Library System, Jimbo Hoyer from YearlyKos, and Jade Lily of the SL Relay for Life. The report, prepared by Rik, grew out of discussions and findings from the non-profit thread at the 2007 Second Life Community Convention.
Check out the blog post, photos and podcast about the event here:
http://tinyurl.com/22pjbw
Check out the full white paper here:
http://tinyurl.com/yqogtj
_________________________________________________________________
++ Fireside Workshop - ICED Game Party! ++
On President’s day GK held a game release party for ICED! What is ICED you ask? It stands for I Can End Deportation, and it's a free 3D downloadable RPG about immigration. The game allows players experience the effects of current immigration laws on detention and deportation on legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, students and undocumented people, effects that often violate human rights and deny due process.
Play the game at:
www.ICEDgame.com
Check out the blog post on the event here:
http://tinyurl.com/2eprtq
_________________________________________________________________
++Virtual Video Project Teens Visit Musuem of Moving Image++
The VVP teens explored the Museum of Moving Image for the first time last week, go to the link to see pictures and a short video from their visit.
http://tinyurl.com/2rats7
__________________________________________________________________
+++++GK IN THE MEDIA+++++
++ Global Kids featured on ABC Eyewitness news++
The local New York City ABC affiliate WABC aired a piece about our Science in Second Life class this month. You can view the video of the story here:
http://tinyurl.com/yrlhst
__________________________________________________________________
++Global Kids featured in Edutopia Article on Teen Virtual Worlds++
Edutopia, a magazine that writes about educational technology, ran an article featuring Global Kids, along with our good friends at Suffern Middle School and Eye4You Alliance. Teen grid educators represent!
Read the article here:
http://www.edutopia.org/second-life-virtual-reality-collaboration
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To keep up-to-date on Global Kids, join our group "Global Kids" for free. You can also learn more at our blog, http://www.holymeatballs.org, subscribe to our Twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/Holymeatballs, and view our calendar of events here, http://tinyurl.com/3czcjn or IM Bhikku Beeks.
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