Pre-conference

=TCC 2009 Pre-conference activities= //NOTE: Scroll down to see full details.//

//Slides are available from the TCC Pre-conference session at: [|Poised at the Edge of the Unknown: Surviving and Thriving in Second Life]//

**April 1, 2009 4:13 AM JST - Special Presentation in Second Life**
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Cynthia Calongne, Jeff Hiles and Nick Noakes have graciously consented to present their session as a special Second Life event during the pre-conference. This event will provide you with an opportunity to get started in Second Life and learn about exciting possibilities that virtual worlds offer for teaching and learning.

//**Session description:**// Have you ever felt frustrated while using a new tool? Join us as we take a humorous look at using Second Life. See how others have survived those first days with their dignity and good humor intact! Come share your insights and have fun. Everyone is welcome!
 * Poised at the Edge of the Unknown: Surviving and Thriving in Second Life **

//**Time & Place:**// April 2, 2009, 2 pm HST, 5 pm PDT, 8 pm EDT, 8 am Hong Kong (Apr 3). To find your time zone: []

This session takes place on **Acheron LV426 in Second Life**

//**Additional Info:**// Visit our wiki for information on how to get started with a free account and free software in Second Life at: http://tcc2009.wikispaces.com/Getting Started in Second Life

//**SLURL:**// Use this SLurl to start your Second Life software client (once downloaded) and bring up the teleport for this session. []

//Click the teleport button to join us.

If you have problems and are in the Second Life client, send an instant message to Lyr Lobo or Corwin Carillon and they will teleport you.//

**March 30, 2009 3:08:05 PM JST - Orientation sessions (Apr 1 & 2)**
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ORIENTATION SESSIONS In preparation for the main conference, TCC and LearningTimes will conduct orientation sessions about using the Elluminate virtual classroom for live events during the main conference.

The sessions are scheduled as follows: Apr 1, Wed - 1000 am HST, 400 pm EDT ([|other times] ) Apr 2, Thu - 900 am HST, 300 pm EDT ([|other times] ) Apr 2, Thu - 300 pm HST, 900 pm EDT ([|other times] ) Click on the links provided above to view the time in your local time zone.

Each session will begin with a 30 minute introduction for novice or new users of Elluminate followed by a 30 minute orientation for presenters and facilitators.

TO LOGIN TO THE WEBCAST SESSION: Click on the following link and enter your First and Last Name in the login box for the webcast: [] ADVANCE PREPARATION: We highly recommend that you visit the "Technical Check" page now from the computer you will be using for the actual webcast. It will help you confirm that your computer is technically ready for the session and that you can access the room.

Visit the Technical Check page at: [] Note that when you log in for the first time, you may be prompted to download Sun Microsystem's Java Web Start (or OpenJNLP for Mac). You only need to do this the first time you use the Elluminate Virtual Classroom or run the Technical Check from a specific computer.

You will need headphones or speakers to hear the session audio. The use of a microphone by participants is welcome, but not required. A microphone is required for presenters and facilitators.

If you need any assistance, please contact help@learningtimes.net as soon as possible to ensure that there is enough time to assist you before the event. - end of messages -