This is a live mix recording of our show yesterday in Tampa, Amsterdam and Teen Second Life. We haven’t fixed the audio levels yet — and we will — but in the meantime, enjoy the show.
Talking back
We’re adding a Q&A “talk back” for after the show, allowing audience members to ask questions and try out Second Life by exploring with an avatar. If you watch the live online broadcast or come to the live show in the Patel Conservatory’s TECO Theater at the TBPAC, you’ll get to meet all the creators [...]
Kidz Connect — Final Days
I am new to the Second Life Blog and new to even the Second Life program, but today I was able to see first hand what these students have been able to do. Have you ever played the computer game The Sims? I’m not talking Sim City or Tycoon, I’m talking about the game where you [...]
Hipping and hopping
I have another confession: I never really “got” hip hop before Kidz Connect. Rap music has never been my favorite. But listening to the kids rapping to ranney’s song yesterday has given me a new respect and enjoyment of this art form. The students were given the lyrics and the rhythm and got to work. [...]
Dancing with the captain of the King
While I write this, I’m watching our Kidz Connect teens learn dance moves from The Lion King’s dance captain, Jason Lewis, which is a great example of how all-encompassing this workshop is, and what an amazing experience. Some of our kids don’t consider themselves “dancers” necessarily, but they are learning to dance. Some of our [...]