Jumping In With Both Feet Building Cua Sl
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The document summarizes a project by students at the Catholic University of America to build a presence for the university in Second Life. It describes the course structure, how the team used the SWOT model to determine stakeholders, mission, goals and objectives. It also outlines the research the team conducted, including visiting other virtual worlds, interviews and surveys to help guide their design and ensure sustainability of their CUA island in Second Life.
Jumping In With Both Feet Building Cua Sl
- 1. Jumping in with Both Feet: Building a SL Presence for CUA Karen Huffman & Bianca Lipscomb Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, & Museums Conference April 25, 2009
- 2. Agenda Who we are Overview: CUA 742 course Project team approach Methods employed Key takeaways & learnings
- 3. Overview: Library Technologies & Project Management LSC 742 core structure (or building blocks): Framework Technology & Impact Project management Evaluation & analysis
- 7. SL Team Focus S.W.O.T Model Determine: Stakeholders Mission Goals & Objectives Products: Business case Presentation
- 8. Getting Our Feet Wet.... CUA's Island
- 10. Wall Walks: Top Picks Alliance Virtual Island Catholic NOW
- 11. Wall Walks: Top Picks (con't) U.S. Holocaust Museum Princeton University
- 12. Drivers: Keeping Project Focused
- 13. Hunters: Research Focused on the following: Pros: What works in SL education (e.g., benefits) Cons: What doesn't work in SL (e.g., set backs, risks) Trends & analysis
- 14. Gatherers: Surveys & Interviews Employed two methods for collecting data: 1-on-1 Interviews SLIS Faculty CPIT staff Master's Student in the School of Architect Survey Current SLIS students SLIS alumni Faculty and staff Adjuncts
- 15. Builders: Design & Sustainability
- 16. Key Takeaways & Learnings