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Bookhenge on USDLC's Star Island Thanks to Bill Lovin aka Ajax Quinnell, USDLC's Star Island creator and presenter, and Cris Crissman aka 2B Writer, course developer and host, we learned alot during the January 25th presentation, Basic Lesson: Make Over Your Avatar with Freebies - You in 3D. This was held at the Bookhenge on USDLC's Star Island. If you are interested in receiving free event reminders, online professional development opportunities, and new middle/high school course announcements, join our monthly listserv by emailing join-usdlc@lists.dpi.state.nc.us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it You may "unsubscribe" at any time. PRIVACY STATEMENT: USDLC does not share any email addresses. Bookhenge on USDLC's Star Island SLurl for Bookhenge on USDLC's Star Island: http://slurl.com/secondlife/USDLC%20Star%20Island/77/78/22 [Please note: This is a Second Life url and will open the Second Life browser if it's installed on your computer. For the free download of Second Life, go to www.secondlife.com ] What do educators say about USDLC's PD in 3DV? ►Some of the most innovative PD that I have had. (Raleigh, NC) ►Dynamic. Great alternative and lively chats. (Center Valley, PA) ►I thought it was wonderful -- thought provoking and engaging. (New Tripoli, PA) ►You folks rank as the BEST ever.(Coopersburg, PA) ►It is one of the highlights of my SL experiences. It offers me a flood of opportunities to meet and hear from colleagues around the globe at no cost. Unprecedented value! (Honolulu, HI) ►I was impressed with ease of use and interactions. Have done many webinars -- just not in SL. Similar, but the virtual world made it more interesting -- 2 of my colleagues joined in -- also more fun. (Center Valley, PA) This was the location of our Summer Book Reading -- visit now to see the pond frozen! Join us for some ice skating and tutorials -- learning at your leisure. See you there! � Details...

2009-10 Student Courses SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. Click here for the complete USDLC Student Course List and here for the Course Enrollment Form. Courses for students planning for college OR entering the workforce Many in the format of rolling enrollment, no registration deadlines, year round See STUDENT INSTRUCTION pull-down menu for course descriptions, textbook options, and fees * Concurrent /Dual Credit * English / Language Arts / Literature * Fine Arts / Humanities * Health * Math Courses * SAT Reviews * Science Courses * Social Science / History * Technology / Career * World Languages � Details...

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PD in 3D Virtual

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USDLC began as a leader in satellite delivery of professional development.

Now in the 21st century, it is again leading the exploration of a new medium
for professional development --- PD in 3D Virtual.

Why PD in 3D Virtual?

To provide a new dimension to our online professional development series
To offer educators a virtual meeting place for collaboration and mentoring
To provide an open forum for discussions of important books
To provide presentations by outstanding classroom teachers
To share and learn from each other

JOIN US! USDLC Star Island SLURL
You do not have to be a Second Life Resident
1) You may participate by going to: http://www.bookosphere.net
2) Click on the USTREAM / CHAT link

New school year! New author study! New books! New literacies!

This 2009-10 school year we’ll study the books of Laurie Halse Anderson, winner of the American Library Association’s 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults. And we’ll cap off the study when we meet with Laurie on April 26th – online and inworld (live, interactive audio stream and in Second Life).

Our first event was held on Sept 28 discussing Fever 1793, Laurie’s historical fiction title. Katie Moore, Carnage Middle School teacher, shared ideas for teaching new literacies with this book that work great for interdisciplinary studies and are, unfortunately, quite timely with the current threat of the H1N1Virus. Our second event was on October 29 discussing the book, SPEAK.

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For archives of events or to join our Bookosphere Ning where participants can share resources, visit www.bookosphere.net

Stay tuned! More events coming up in November!

See you in the Bookosphere Ning and the Bookhenge on USDLC’s beautiful Star Island in Second Life!

New to Second Life?
* Join at http://www.secondlife.com.
* Then check out the Second Life Multiple Intelligences Trail just above the Bookhenge on USDLC’s beautiful Star Island.
* There are videos that you can watch while in Second Life and try out your new intelligences.
* IM 2B Writer in Second Life with questions or a quick teleport to the island.

GREAT NEWS!
Neal Shusterman, award-winning author of novels for young adults, enjoyed unwinding with us so much at the Bookhenge last spring that he's agreed to become our writer-in-residence and spend time there every month meeting with his fans. Stay tuned for more information on when you can come and hang with Neal!

We look forward to more time with
Young Adult Literature author,
Neal Shusterman!

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Well, maybe unwind isn't the best word choice considering Shusterman's
haunting 2008 sci-fi novel by that title. But we won't spoil it for you.
Visit our archives for this past event.

We met with this prolific and award-winning YA author on USDLC Star Island
AND in Teen Second Life simultaneously which was pretty sci-fi, too.

Teens (under 18) joined us on Sparta Island thanks to Southern Lehigh School District
(Central Valley, PA) for generously hosting teen participants!

Shusterman Web site: http://www.storyman.com/

ARCHIVES: www.bookosphere.org
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One of our guests this school year was Michael Horn, co-author of Disrupting
Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns.

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USDLC Star Island, the creation of Bill Lovin aka Ajax Quinnell, continues to evolve
under his creativity whether the additions are beautiful sunsets, babbling brooks,
meditative walks, lighthouse views, sailboat rides, or even ice skating.

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Cris Crissman, Ph.D., aka 2BWriter is the program developer and host of live events.

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What do educators say about USDLC's PD in 3DV?

►Some of the most innovative PD that I have had. (Raleigh, NC)

►Dynamic. Great alternative and lively chats. (Center Valley, PA)

►I thought it was wonderful -- thought provoking and engaging. (New Tripoli, PA)

►You folks rank as the BEST ever. (Coopersburg, PA)

►It is one of the highlights of my SL experiences. It offers me a flood of
opportunities to meet and hear from colleagues around the globe at no cost. Unprecedented value! (Honolulu, HI)

►I was impressed with ease of use and interactions. Have done many webinars --
just not in SL. Similar, but the virtual world made it more interesting -- 2 of my
colleagues joined in -- also more fun. (Center Valley, PA)

Location of our summer Beach Reading