Virtual Worlds Overview for the Science Review
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The document discusses a presentation given from March 9-12, 2010 at the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory Review in Boulder, Colorado about using virtual worlds for technology transfer and outreach. It describes taking NOAA's educational tools and creating scalable outreach experiences in virtual worlds. It provides information on visiting a virtual world called SciLands and includes a contact email for any questions.
Virtual Worlds Overview for the Science Review
- 1. Theme 4: Technology Transfer and Outreach Eric HackathornVirtual Worlds Overview
- 2. What are virtual worlds?March 9-12, 2010NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory Review - Boulder, ColoradoPage 2 and creating scalable outreach experiences.Taking NOAAs flagship educational tools
- 3. March 9-12, 2010NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory Review - Boulder, ColoradoPage 3
- 4. Come visit us!March 9-12, 2010NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory Review - Boulder, ColoradoPage 4http://www.scilands.org/
- 5. March 9-12, 2010NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory Review - Boulder, ColoradoPage 5Questions?virtual.worlds@noaa.gov
Editor's Notes
- What are virtual worlds?A new online developmentplatform born out of the video game industry.A massively multiplayer online environment where users can interact with our science and each other through avatars. An electronic representation of ones self.For todays presentation Im going to let my avatar do the talking. So sit back, relax, and enjoy.