Thursday, July 9, 2020

DFS Week 8 - Reflections

I'm going to be quite honest - I spent most of the week working on the final papers for both classes.  

I spent 4 hours today, working on the Harcun College site at the NonProfit Commons in Second Life. I will be introducing myself and the space at the weekly meeting tomorrow. Following the meeting, I will have a wrap-up with my mentor Dr. Stokrocki. However, the project continues! We'll be taking the leadership of NPC to the gallery show that I created: An Unraveling Tartan: Climate change in the Outer Hebrides on August 21st. We'll also be having an opening at 1:00pm, PST. Please let me know if you  would like to attend, I would be happy to set you up with an avatar!



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Saturday, July 4, 2020

DFS Week 7 - Reflections


In your DFS experience this past week, how many hours did you complete? (1 sentence)
I spent over 7.5  hours working on my DFS.

What did you do in your DFS experience this past week? (2-3 sentences)
Attended meeting at Non Profits Commons, built office/classroom/studio for Harcum Design. 


So, it's official! We have been accepted at the Non Profits Common, and I have built a virtual classroom and work space for my students. This is wonderful, to be part of a community of educators and others doing work for good in the virtual world. My students will really enjoy the workspace in SL, and I hope that it will help them feel connected if we have to socially distance in the fall. It's been a lot of work but I've had fun and learned a great deal. I had been intimidated by the idea of this course initially, but it has been an absolutely invaluable opportunity to explore my topic with an excellent guide. 

DFS Week 7: Resources and Activities - It's Official! We have an official Office/Classroom/Studio at the Non Profit Commons in Second Life!


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6.27.209:00 - 11:30Meeting at the Non-Profit Commons. Harcum has been awarded a virtual office! Also 2nd half of the Hero's Journey with Zinnia Zaub of Peninsula College
7.2.207:00 - 12:00Built Harcum Design Virtual Classroom at the Non-Profit Commons in Second Life! Planning clases there, and scheduled tour of Viridian Gallery for August.

Introduction

My name is Julian Crooks, and I live just west of Philadelphia.  I received my BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence. ...