As I have complained about before, I find myself getting more and more aggrevated with building the FIT campus. I have torn down so many buildings and amphitheaters trying to find the sweet spot between function and design. Many of the educational sites are great in offering freebies … Read More →
Tag Archives: Education
e-textbook anyone?
I am passing on this post by Keene Haywood through the New Media Consortium. The New York Times ran an article on Saturday discussing an initiative called Beyond Textbooksthat combines web-based tools with curriculum. The article quotes a Dr. Abshire, Chief Technology Officer for the Calcasieu … Read More →
Frank Lloyd Wright Museum in Second Life
Wow. I was doing a search on Frank Lloyd Wright style furniture and came across the newly developed FLW museum in Second Life. I was floored. Not only can you tour the museum to learn about the famous architect, you can also view his designs in chronological order, … Read More →
Wordle of the Day
I love wordle! I can see using this for a training session or faculty meeting.
FIT Photography BFA show in SL
I wanted to congratulate Marduk Haggwood for putting together the FIT BFA show for Photography. This was the second show that Marduk oversaw and I am really looking forward to working with him on developing the new FIT parcels. The students had a great time, many in SL … Read More →
Second Life College Fair
October 24th and 25th: This is great networking opportunity for students and college representatives to meet in Second Life to exchange information, promote a school, and create connections. It will be organized like a traditional college fair with booths and tables for the various colleges. Above being able … Read More →