el09_slworkshop

** Be the Avatar!: Create an avatar in Second Life and explore spaces for teaching and learning in virtual world **

 * EL09 - Breakout Session 3.5 CLIFTONS**


 * Presenter:** [|Jo Kay aka jokay Wollongong]

media type="custom" key="4907161" align="right"During this workshop you will develop setup your avatar for use in Second Life, learn basic skills including movement, communication and navigation, and visit a number of educational spaces which have been designed to support immersive teaching and learning.

The workshop will be a fun and exciting glimpse into Second Life and is designed for participants who are new to virtual worlds.


 * Please note:** To maximse our workshop time, please ensure that you have signed up for a Second Life account prior to the workshop! The instructions below will help you to get started!

Signing Up for Second Life
To create your account and prepare for your first visit to Second Life, follow the steps below. All who are intending to join us for Islands of jokaydia Events will need to follow these instructions!

**Step 1. Visit the Signup Section of the Second Life Blog**
[|Visit the Second Life Homepage] and click on the 'Get Started' button which will take you to the signup form.



Step 2. Choose from Some Basic Avatar Options!



 * You'll need to choose a name for your New Avatar: You don't need to use your real name... be creative. Choose a first name of your own creation, and a last name from a drop-down list of choices.
 * As certain names reach a certain quota of residents,they drop off the list and new last names are added.
 * New users need to choose a basic setup for their new avatar. There are a number of male and female options on the website to choose from. (see pic.) Don't worry too much about this, as you will be able to modify and create your avatar later on.
 * You can choose to join optional communities during this stage by ticking the checkbox at this stage. NMC and ISTE are both good choices for educators who are new to Second Life, as they provide great resources and new user experiences in SL. By selecting Choose a Community you will arrive in the selected community's welcome area.


 * Complete the Registration Form:** Add the required details to the final registration form (name, password, email address etc) and submit. You're pretty much signed up now and ready to go!


 * Verify Your Account:** You'll need to check your email and verify your account before you can access the Second Life grid. Make sure you check your 'Junk Mail' folder if you have difficulties!


 * Optional:Premium Accounts or How to Get Linden Dollars to Spend in Second Life:** If you're interested in owning land or engaging in the Second Life economy, you may wish to sign up for a Premium accout. Premium account holders recieve a one-time grant of L$1000 in the Second Life currency 'Linden dollars', plus a weekly allowance of L$300. //However - to join our workshop in Second Life, you do not need to spend any money - simply skip this step.//

****Step** 3. Optional: Download and install the Second Life client**


If you would like to use Second Life on your own computer, you will need to download and install the Second Life software onto their computer. (About 25MB for Windows users and 62MB for Mac users). You must have this software installed in order to access Second Life. There is also an beta version client for Linux Users. If you need to download a new version of the Second Life client, visit the [|Downloads page].

Please note: to participate in our workshop, you need only signup for an account. We will be using computers at the venue.

****Step** 4. Optional: Log in to Second Life and Start Exploring!**


That's it! You're ready to start your Second Life and join us at the workshop!

If you would like to visit SL prior to the event, simply launch the Second Life software and login. You will arrive on Orientation Island where you you will be able to use the resources there to familiarise with the Second Life interface.

****Step** 5. Optional: Visit jokaydia!**

 * To visit the Islands of jokaydia, simply use the following Second Life URL - []. This will provide you with a landmark you can use to teleport directly to the jokaydia Landing Point.
 * You can also use the Second Life search tools to locate us - simply search for 'jokaydia'
 * You can also visit the Islands of [|jokaydia Island Directory] for more information about our venues, locations and resident properties.

****Step**** 6. Optional: **Instant Message Me!**
Once you're in Second Life - I'd love to hear from you! To get in contact, you can use the Instant Message tools built into Second Life.



Simply click on the Search button, and under 'people' **search for jokay Wollongong.** Using the Instant Message button at the botton of the People Search tab you will be able to send me a direct message.