Welcome to WNYRIC CSLO Model Schools!

The newest addition to Lighthouse Learning Island is the Western New York Regional Information Center CSLO Model Schools building. A group of educators, headed by Andrew Wheelock (RL)/Spiff Whitfield (SL), is working on a project called Virtual Pioneers.

Virtual Pioneers is "a site is dedicated to teachers exploring the potential of using MUVEs for teaching and learning about social studies." They use Ning for their collaboration, so, if this interests you, take a look at their page, and come visit them on Lighthouse Learning Island!

Kathy

New tenants and DEN Gala

Things have been busy for my avatar in the past week. I presented and took teachers from the Westport (CT) Public Schools on a tour of my favorite spots in Second Life while they were attending a summer institute. Soon thereafter, they joined Lighthouse Learning Island, and their new building is all set and ready to go!

There may be another group joining this week, too, but more to follow if when that becomes a reality.

Tonight I attended the Discovery Educator Network (DEN) Gala in Second Life. Everyone was dressed to the nines, and there was dancing, arcade games, and much more. A purely social event, which was perfect right before many of us go back to school! Here is a shot of Pia Klaar (a teacher from my district) and myself as we enjoyed the party!