| 01.06.2008 |
| BarbaraS1
contributed 18 messages during 202 minutes. 2008.06.01 05:08:25 Login Room: TI_Reception BarbaraS1 joined the room. ThomasLev: but I'm not sure of her hometown ThomasLev: Hi Barbara NergizK: What did she teach? NergizK: Hi Barbara ThomasLev: At one point, she taught this TOEFL class ThomasLev: but she taught various things DennisOl joined the room. ThomasLev: Hi Dennis! NergizK: I see. JeffC: Hi all NergizK: Hi Dennis! Hi Jeff BarbaraS1: hi! ThomasLev: Hi Jeff JeffC: Vanc says he'll be here in about half an hour. BarbaraS1: Hi Dennsi BarbaraS1: Dennis and all NergizK: We have Barbara BarbaraS1: Yes, he is on his way JeffC: He said Barbara would provide words or wisdom in his place. BarbaraS1: haha DennisOl: Hi, Tom and Jeff and Michael and Nergiz and Bobbi. BarbaraS1: i can only wish JeffC: ooops... "of" not "or"! ThomasLev: words or wisdom, take your pick BarbaraS1: what is today's subject? Or is it Open House? NergizK: he he that's a good one NergizK: Nothing particular, Barbara DennisOl: Bobbi: I enjoyed seeing photos of your students on your school's website. MichaelS1: hello folks! this is my first time here NergizK: We were talking about time zone. Thomas having breakfast soo and me having late lunch BarbaraS1: Oh thanks! DennisOl: Welcome, Michael. BarbaraS1: Such a sweet bunch, I'll miss this class. DennisOl: You're welcome, Bobbi. BarbaraS1: I finish this week. NergizK: Welcome, then, MIchael DennisOl: Yes, I'm sure you will. ThomasLev: Where are you from, Michael? BarbaraS1: Hi Michael. MichaelS1: I've just joined slexperiments and Evolve, it's a joining day NergizK: Thanks for participating in slexperiments MichaelS1: I'm UK BarbaraS1: What do they do? NergizK: I'm also thinking of signing up for Evolve DennisOl: Can you tell me something about Slexperiments? MichaelS1: over to you, Nergiz NergizK: It's a wiki for language teachers who teach or want to teach i Second LIfe NergizK: To cooperate in collecting Landmarks, teaching ideas DennisOl: Ah, I see. Thanks, Nergiz. NergizK: and creating lesson plans BarbaraS1: Oh I'll have to show my son NergizK: We also have weekly meetings in SL BarbaraS1: he's writing a report on teaching and second Life NergizK: where we share SL skills and tools BarbaraS1: i suppose he's been there NergizK: Oh, really, Barbara? BarbaraS1: yes for his masters NergizK: Sounds great! I'm thinking of writing something, too BarbaraS1: oh sorry, I have to go for a minute BarbaraS1: I'll be right back NergizK: OK ThomasLev: brb also NergizK: OK NergizK: Dennis, how are you? Haven't seen you for a while NergizK hadn't NergizK -) DennisOl: I'm OK. NergizK: Good to hear DennisOl: Thanks. I'm in a transition period now. I no longer have classes, and I'm trying to figure out how to manage my "online life." NergizK: Wow, that's some change. i also need to manage my online life and second life. It get's out of hand DennisOl: I can certainly understand, Nergiz. NergizK: Somehow, being online doesn't realy save time NergizK: There are so many interesting things that it's difficult to limit oneself DennisOl: Not at all. It actually REQUIRES a lot of time. MichaelS1: it's a whole new world DennisOl: Definitely, Michael. MichaelS1: and SL is another whole new world NergizK: An exciting world NergizK: Yes, and we have so many identities NergizK: I the past this was considered a psychological condition :-D DennisOl: Yes, it's definitely a whole new world. I'm not very interested in SL because the learning curve is so steep. This opinion might change, however. NergizK: Dennis, join our group and it will change DennisOl: I'll think about it. MichaelS1: together is a good way to learn DennisOl: Where can I get more information on your group? NergizK: You don't have to jiong the wiki but can join the weekly meetings MichaelS1: http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com/ NergizK: Well, for that you will have to joing the wiki NergizK: If you give me your email address, I can add you and give you access DennisOl: Thanks, Nergiz. DennisOl: dennis.oliver DennisOl: 2 DennisOl: @ DennisOl: cox.net NergizK: We meet every Friday at 11 am SLT (PDT) NergizK: OK: Thanks MichaelS1: that sounds like 7pm here DennisOl: I don't know if I'll be able to make meetings at that time, but I'll try. NergizK: Have added you DennisOl: Thanks. DennisOl: I'll take a look at the wiki later. NergizK: Yes, Michael 7 pm British time, and 9pm for me here MichaelS1: Nergiz, I've got slexperiments open at the moment & I keep getting bells NergizK: Not all of us will make it every Friday NergizK: Ok, that's the chat gadget NergizK: you turn turn off it's sound MichaelS1: does it go 'ding dong' when something is added to the wiki? NergizK: No MichaelS1: oh the chat - Gabbler or something? NergizK: Whenever somebody enteres the cha room NergizK: Yes, Gablly, I hate it actually DennisOl: I tried opening Slexperiments, but it told me that I don't have access to the account. NergizK: But that#s the only one so far where visitors can chat with each other NergizK: Dennis, do you have a pbwiki account? DennisOl: Or did you add me to the Yahoo Group? NergizK: No, I added you to the wiki DennisOl: Yes, I have a pbwiki account. NergizK: Hm, maybe I typed your address wrong. DennisOl: dennis.oliver DennisOl: @ DennisOl: cox.net NergizK: Ah, OK I thought there is a "2" DennisOl: No, that was a typo. DennisOl: What I typed above is correct, though. NergizK: Now, try again MichaelS1: you should receive an email inviting you to join DennisOl: OK. Thanks. NergizK: I've just added a participants list NergizK: But can't figure out how to add pictures ThomasLev: I've always thought SL would be good for teaching, once people got noticed the potential NergizK: In pbwiki 1.0 there was an"insert picture" button NergizK: Have you already taught in SL, Thomas? DennisOl: I got the e-mail message. Teşekkür ederim. ThomasLev: no- I don't have time ThomasLev: I'm interested though NergizK: Bir şey değil ClaireB joined the room. DennisOl smiles. ThomasLev: HI Claire! ThomasLev: hugs DennisOl: Hi, Claire! Hugs! NergizK: Hi Claire!! ClaireB hugs all ClaireB: Nergiz, it was so nice to hear your voice on Friday! NergizK: Than you, Claire! :) NergizK: Was nice having you there MichaelS1: (how do you do smiles and hugs?) NergizK: I hope your weekend hasn't been too bad ClaireB: type a colon and then the action NergizK smiles ClaireB smiles DennisOl smiles as well NergizK is laughing NergizK likes these meetings MichaelS1 smiles like this? ClaireB: my weekend has been very bad because I am trying to edit all the worldcall abstracts DennisOl is thinking he needs more coffee. ClaireB also thinks that dennis needs more coffee DennisOl: That sounds like an endless task, Claire. NergizK: Oh, that sounds like a lot of work ClaireB: yes, michael, you have it! ClaireB: yes, it really is DennisOl: I' MichaelS1 smiles smugly to himself DennisOl: I'll be back in a few minutes . . . . . NergizK: Is that part of your job or private ClaireB: but they have to be edited in order to go up on the website ClaireB: i am co-chair of the program committee ClaireB: it makes sense for me to do it since most of the other major players are not native speakers of english NergizK: Can't you delegate work to students or someone else? NergizK: Ah, I see ThomasLev: you have to figure out how to make applicants responsible for their own uploading & editing CorinneW joined the room. ThomasLev: Hi Corinne CorinneW: Hi, is this still webheads, or am I too late CorinneW: Hi Thomas NergizK: Hi Corrine NergizK: It's Webheads CorinneW: an Nergiz NergizK: and only just starsted ClaireB: ha! the presenters did uplaod their own stuff, but you should see it NergizK: started ClaireB: it's a mess ClaireB: hi corrine CorinneW: great, never manage to get here it is 14.37 on Sunday here ThomasLev: hmm CorinneW: Hi Clare ClaireB: where are you, corrinne NergizK: Ah, then you are in the UK CorinneW: Germany NergizK: Germany! How nice! NergizK: Right, one hour difference CorinneW: border to Austria, all my clients are Austrian as it goes NergizK: UK two hour difference CorinneW: or based in Austria, some private students are German NergizK: I was living in Freiburg ThomasLev: good in technology, not so good in sentences CorinneW: ahh, Freiburg, cool, I am in Bad Reichenhall NergizK: I've been there once CorinneW: have lived in Munich, Köln, Hamburg and Finland too before I moved to Germany MichaelJF joined the room. MichaelJF left the room. ThomasLev: it would be interesting to live in a town called Bad CorinneW: really, nice place ClaireB: indeed CorinneW: bad means spa NergizK: hehe, Thomas NergizK: I worked for a company in Germany whose name is SICK NergizK: he he CorinneW: and sometimes you see signs saying Bad Guru NergizK: And you don't want to know what it means in Turkish CorinneW: which means he is a sanitary/plumbing guru haha CorinneW: really? ThomasLev: bad guru gives bad advice CorinneW: o well that is a name that is easy to remember CorinneW: so how many of you are working with corporates or at least adults NergizK: Me, normally ThomasLev: I teach adults MichaelJF joined the room. ThomasLev: but they're students CorinneW: wb Michael NergizK: Hi MichaelJF MichaelJF: hi everybody MichaelJF: first time here NergizK: Welcome! ClaireB: where are you , michael? MichaelS1: that makes 2 first-time Michaels CorinneW: I know one of the guys that set up the CALL thing if I am not mistaken, can you still use it? MichaelJF: mind if i listen along? ClaireB: everyone is welcome CorinneW: not at all, NergizK: No, Michael MichaelJF: in hamilton new zealand ClaireB cool NergizK: What time is it there? ClaireB: im in pittsburgh, pa, usa MichaelJF: it's just after midnight NergizK: I'm in Turkey, Bursa ClaireB: early in the morning in pittsburgh MichaelS1: lunchtime in UK NergizK: Afternoon in Turkey CorinneW: anyway I am going to leave this chat open, I need to look after my son a little, but I will check the protocol later, if any of you are interested in buddying on business english online programmes, do let me know. ClaireB: michaels1, where are you in the uk? CorinneW: cul8r afk ClaireB: bye, corinne MichaelJF: bye NergizK: Bye, Corinne. Intersting offer MichaelS1: Lewes, East Sussex MichaelS1 wonders what 'afk' stands for ClaireB: i dunno either NergizK cul8r is a new one but I figured it out :-) ThomasLev: away from keyboard ClaireB: ah, thanks tom ClaireB: tom, is it raining where you are? ThomasLev: not yet MichaelS1: I thought 'all for now' - but that doesn't have a 'k' ClaireB: we had a storm last night, but now it's calm VanceS joined the room. MichaelS1: it's raining all over Eurpoe NergizK: Hi Vance! ThomasLev: it's been threatening here for days MichaelS1: Europe NergizK: It's very warm here VanceS: hi there NergizK: I'd love some rain ThomasLev: hi Vance! MichaelS1: W Europe at least - UK, France, Spain VanceS: sorry, decided to go home from work DennisOl: Hey, Vance. NergizK: Oh, right. It's a work da for you, Vance DennisOl: No rain in Phoenix. ThomasLev: is that a problem? VanceS: bobbi has been logged in so I can possibly read what's been happening CorinneW: afk - away from keyboard CarlaA joined the room. ClaireB hugs vance NergizK: Good to have so to do that for you ThomasLev: Hi Carla! NergizK: Hi Carla DennisOl: Carlinha! Abraços! ClaireB hugs carla CarlaA: hi, everyone! ClaireB: hi, carla! VanceS hugs everyone CarlaA: great to make it here today with such a wonderful crowd! DennisOl: Definitely! NergizK thinks the same ClaireB: vance, i was saying that I'm editing the worldcall abstracs and bios ClaireB: i found a mistake in yours, har har ClaireB: i fixed it NergizK: Poor Claire, has had to work all weekend ClaireB: poor claire VanceS: oh, DennisOl: Does that mean you've become a nun, Claire? CarlaA: Claire, I wish I could go to Japan...it will be so much fun! VanceS . o O ( wonders what the mistake was ) VanceS: I haven't arranged accommodation there yet CarlaA: hahah funny Dennis! DennisOl chuckles CorinneW: afk again, protocol later ClaireB: it was something like "vance stevens is teacher" -- lack of article DennisOl: I wondered if anyone would realize that I was making a pun. VanceS is still trying to figure out the pun NergizK too :( DennisOl: Though it's actually "Poor Clares." ClaireB: nope, not a nun MichaelS wondered why it had all gone quiet ClaireB: I wish you could go too, carla DennisOl: The Poor Clares are an order of nuns. VanceS: ohhh, I didn't know that ThomasLev: aha MichaelS1: that work all day Sunday? ClaireB: yes, i have heard of the poor clares CarlaA: i didn't know either ThomasLev: I knew about e-claires ClaireB: i think they wear red velvet habits NergizK: Same here VanceS: socially networked nuns? CarlaA: but I couldn't picture claire as a nun! MichaelS1: that's chocolate ClaireB: no, i ain't no nun DennisOl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Clares ClaireB: they are cloistered MichaelS1: Claire's having none of it ClaireB: i studied with the nuns ThomasLev: she's not in the habit ClaireB: haha michael NergizK: I think nowadys the rules are not that strict anymore CarlaA: I love e-claires and eclaits!!! DennisOl: E-Claires! That's another good pun. ClaireB: e-claire I can claim becuase my first name is eleanor. sometimes people call me e-claire CarlaA: don't tell me, Claire! I can't picture you studying with the nuns... DennisOl: I love it! MichaelJF left the room (signed off). NergizK: That's a good nick name for you ClaireB: i did. it was an episcopal girls' school. we had to stand up whenever a nun walked into the room MichaelS1: what's an episcopal girl? ClaireB: we called them "veils," as in "watch out -- here comes a veil!" CarlaA: hard to believe it, Claire! did u get in trouble ver frequently? DennisOl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89clair_%28pastry%29 NergizK: Why do nuns have such a bad reputation? I know some ver nice ones ClaireB: in the us, the episcopal church is the same as the church of england ClaireB: it's the anglican communion NergizK: Didn't know they hald also nuns ClaireB: no, i didn't get into too much trouble ClaireB: only a few of the very high-church branches have nuns VanceS: what's the best way to find a place to stay in Fukuoka ClaireB: there is a list of hotels on the website ClaireB: are you looking for something really cheap? NergizK: When is worldcall? ClaireB: august 5-9 VanceS: something for Bobbi and I, so suitable for a couple VanceS: but cheap, yes, cheap is usually pretty expensive t us NergizK: I thought it's sooner because Gavin just travelled to Japan RitaZ joined the room. DennisOl: http://www.worldcall.org/ ThomasLev: HI Rita! NergizK: Hi Rita! RitaZ: Hi everybody CarlaA: Tom, I was meaning to contact you to tell your sister about the Brazilian music playlist Ronaldo and I made. I wanted you to show it to your sister. I'm sure she will enjoy it. DennisOl: Rita! Abrazos! CarlaA: hi, Rita ClaireB: one of my japanese friends told me of a cheap place, but i don't know if it would be suitable for a couple ThomasLev: I think she would, Carla MichaelS1: Carla - where's the playlist again? VanceS: well, pass it on and I'll check it out ClaireB: we will stay at the excel something, which is where a lot of our friends are staying but it ain't cheap ClaireB: ok VanceS: Hi Rita (hugs) ThomasLev: Also I have a book with your name on it RitaZ hugs DENNIS AND Vance back ;-) ClaireB: vance, he doesn't give the name but says "a cheap hostel by the train station -- 3500 yen a night" ClaireB hugs rita RitaZ and dear Clarita ClaireB: you can't imagine how much i love brazilian music; it's actually the reason that i learned Portuguese VanceS: we used to stay in hostels, forests, olive groves ... RitaZ . o O ( talking about stay in Japan..? ) ClaireB: i chose a very westernized hotel because, believe it or not, it is marc's first trip outside the us except for canada ClaireB: i wanted to lessen the culture shock DennisOl: Carla: I love the music at Flávio Fonseca's website. RitaZ: lo Clari ClaireB: dennis? url please?????? DennisOl: Hold on. It'll take me a little while to find it. ClaireB: rita, i am serious RitaZ: I know, Clari, yes ClaireB: dennis, from you we expect INSTANT urls ClaireB: he was even a little freaked out at the idea of going to hawaii a couple of years ago ClaireB: isn't that sweet? RitaZ can see Dennis searching fast VanceS: I'm having trouble finding an instant URL for accommodation at the WorldCALL website CarlaA left the room (signed off). ClaireB: have you found the list of hotels? ClaireB: The ARK Hotel Hakata Royal is supposed to be 7000 a night VanceS: not yet, still looking CarlaA joined the room. ClaireB: vance, one thing to keep in mind is that hotel rates are per person, not pe room. so for a couple you have to pay almost double VanceS: I'm at j-let. org ClaireB: welcome back, carla VanceS: ouch ClaireB: yes, but it is the custom in japan. marc and I have paid a shocking amount for our room CarlaA: Sorry, guys...was kicked out... Mike and Tom, here's the url for the brazilian music playlist http://brazilbridges.pbwiki.com/BrazilianMusic VanceS: worse than NYC? ClaireB: I don't remember how much -- trying not to think abot it ClaireB: about the same as nyc ThomasLev: thanks, Carla- I'll pass it along- and listen to it! ClaireB: that is one great list, carla VanceS: maybe they've taken hotel info down DennisOl: Here it is (finally), Claire: DennisOl: http://www.musicexpress.com.br/ CarlaA: thanks, tom and claire MichaelS1: Carla - obrigado CarlaA: it's what I really like! ClaireB: Well, it's about time, dennis (just kidding) CarlaA: oh, the url just posted is my online student's webpage. He's a musician who's worked with big names in Brazil DennisOl chuckles CarlaA: poor Dennis. Claire today is very demanding! ClaireB: yeah, poor dennis DennisOl: Flávio is very talented and the website is fascinating. He's into languages as well as music. He even has links to indigenous music and music in Esperanto! ClaireB: i want to go back to brazil RitaZ: Dennis has managed to make a reputation for being very fast...., thats why..;-) CarlaA: I'm be there next year, Claire, and waiting for you! ClaireB: yes, usually dennis posts urls immediately DennisOl: When will you return, Carlinha? ClaireB: are you eager to go back, carla? CarlaA: Feb 2009 ClaireB: that's not too long CarlaA: I have mixed feelings... DennisOl: Ah, I see. That's definitely not too long. The time has passed VERY quickly! ClaireB: yes, i can imagine CarlaA: just love Key west and being near to the beach, but miss Brazil, family, friends, lifestyle... ClaireB: rita, what are you up to these days? DennisOl: Tell us more about the multimedia center, Rita. RitaZ: Im opening the Multimedia area in my place, Clari!!!!! CarlaA: this is so neat, Rita! ClaireB: in your school? RitaZ: its coming alive..., Im training 8 teachers DennisOl: Yes, it's wonderful! RitaZ: who'll train other8 CarlaA: so, how many computers will you have there Rita? RitaZ: and Im organizing teams ClaireB: rita, you might find some useful information here: http://www.edvista.com/claire/labplan.html ClaireB: but probably all the links' don't work anymore RitaZ: working on different areas: listening, quizzes, games, pronunciation RitaZ: thank you, Clari!!! RitaZ: and on different levels RitaZ: integrating f2f classes and CALL CarlaA: Rita, Erika, Ronaldo and I have been working for the past years organizing what we call e-folder ClaireB: in fact, it looks like none of the links in the first section will work. I'll fix them CarlaA: teachers and students have access to it and teachers use it in the lab ClaireB: is it on a server? RitaZ: so how havr you organized it, Carla? DennisOl: Are you and Erika and Ronaldo responsibl for the fantastic collection of resources at the Thomas website, Carlinha? CarlaA: http://www.thomas.org.br/new_ctj/stuff/stuff_efolder.php?menu=#3 RitaZ: Ill try and see whether we can have moodle soon CarlaA: Rita, we have the e-folder organized by levels, books, units... RitaZ: in the meantime we are keeping all materials we are developing in a wiki CarlaA: no we keep it on our school webpage RitaZ: thats sth different CarlaA: we use quia to create the resources. Just fantastic RitaZ: we dont want to put it all in our page CarlaA: we use other resources, too, but quia is the big one DennisOl: I think I'm going to get involved in Quia again. CarlaA: oh, you can have like delicious or a wiki to do it rita RitaZ: I dont want to create tasks that can be carried out on paper, in th SElf Access area NergizK listening awestruck ClaireB: what they have done at casa thomas jefferson is truly impressive RitaZ: we are using videos RitaZ: a lot, for exploitation MandyGst2 joined the room. ClaireB: hi mandy DennisOl: I agree about the Thomas website, Claire. RitaZ: and mainly, everything done by us, teachers, on wiki pages for stds CarlaA: an example here, Rita, of video and quia http://www.quia.com/cz/80842.html ClaireB: the ctj place is also very nice ThomasLev: hi Mandy RitaZ: with prepared tasks of online m,aterial RitaZ: so quite a lot of work RitaZ: but eascinating VanceS . o O ( thanks for the example ) VanceS . o O ( but no longer available ... ) RitaZ: thanks you, Carla will take a look in detail later DennisOl: Unfortunately, the Pink video is no longer available. What a pity! ClaireB: what did you use to make the exercise, carla? CarlaA: rita, there's just one thing about wikis if you want students to work collaboratively... RitaZ: yes? CarlaA: there's a problem with students working on a wiki page at the same time... VanceS: but the exercise is there, so I get the idea ... VanceS: Kind of like Hot Potatoes with embedded media CarlaA: I don't know if they solved that...but there was that issue of one "stealing" the edit lock from the other. ClaireB: ah, never mind, i see that it is in quia NergizK: I think if you want students to work on the same page at the same time Google Docs is good CarlaA: yes, vance. we use hotpotatoes too CarlaA: couldn't do it, Rita... RitaZ: ah, Carla, but I've upgraded ours to be able to have a pw foe reach std NergizK: What is pw? ClaireB: a lot of american universities are warning people that with google docs, everything you make becomes property of google ClaireB: password CarlaA: so can students be editing at the same time? NergizK: Really, Claire? ClaireB: yes RitaZ: brb phone NergizK: Oh :( DennisOl: The "edit lock" feature can be very frustrating. VanceS: i don't get how editing can happen at the same time NergizK: Now, I need an alternative to Google VanceS: edit lock will be necessary, in Google Docs you're informed that someone else is editing ClaireB: google is now seen as the "new microsoft" CarlaA: Vance, once they wer working on poems, and which group was writing straight on the wiki. then, when they wanted to save their work, it was a mess... NergizK: Yes, but in Google Docs you see immediately what the other person is doing VanceS: sounds like the ultimate poem NergizK: Great for feedback ClaireB: lol vance CarlaA: because the wiki said that somebody else was editing... VanceS: poem created as collaborative wiki CarlaA: almost the ultimate poem! RitaZ: back again, reading NergizK is thinking of what to do now CarlaA: at last, I asked them to send me their poems by email ClaireB: nergiz, you seem to be twitting at the same time! VanceS: I haven't noticed with Google docs that I can see what the other is doing NergizK: Oh, that was an hour ago, I think VanceS I'm aware that it saves frequenly ClaireB: carla that is a perfect example to illustrate that every tool does not work in every situation ClaireB: no, it says 20 minutes ago, but perhaps i did not refresh the page RitaZ: I know what you mean, guys, about a wiki, but like in Self Access, Im planning stds to work on their own at times, and at times in pairs or groups NergizK: But I'm trying to get better at multi-tasking NergizK: Ah, sorry, yes, my message to Joao CarlaA: yes, Claire. We just need to be quick to find alternate solutions. Otherwise it can be very frustrating CarlaA: so then it would be one group at a time, Rita? That would work... RitaZ: yeah NergizK: So what is a good synchronous collaboration tool, then? CarlaA: oh, so it's Ok, Rita! RitaZ :-)) MandyGst2 left th room. CarlaA: I must say that google docs are, I'm afraid! RitaZ: speaking at Tapped In, Nergiz :-) ClaireB: i think she means in terms of producing a document NergizK: Someone on twitter posted this: http://thinkature.com/ MandyGst2 joined the room. NergizK: Yes, I meant producing a document CarlaA: tappedin is great, but not to organize content, like a document... RitaZ: I know, just kidding VanceS: I'm there now NergizK: Otherwise, there is plenty: WiziQ, Tappedin, ... NergizK -) ClaireB: welcome back, mandy DennisOl: Thinkature looks really interesting, Nergiz. Have you tried it? ClaireB: i gotta go, you guys. it was nice to chat with you! NergizK: I wanted to, Dennis. But it doesn't seem to work for me DennisOl: Take care, Claire! NergizK: Same, Claire. NergizK: Don't work too hard ClaireB left the room (signed off). MichaelS1: watch out for them nuns! ThomasLev: I also have to go! CarlaA left the room (signed off). CarlaA joined the room. RitaZ: Im looking at thinkature, looks great! NergizK: Bye, Thomas! ThomasLev: cu NergizK: Enjoy Breakfast VanceS: Carla HAD to go but she came back ThomasLev: thanks! RitaZ: Hugs, Clari! ThomasLev left the room (signed off). RitaZ: phew, mistake :-( CarlaA: I'm getting kicked out today! DennisOl: Very strange! NergizK: Many people seem to experience problems with thinkature VanceS: Im at a workspace i thinkature but need to invite someone NergizK: I think they're still working on it. But once it's finished it will be greaet NergizK: I cannot log in Vance VanceS: I'm vances CarlaA: Just learned about this one http://www.penzu.com/pad, but haven't checked yet VanceS: I had to refresh, I got a blank screen at first NergizK: OK. You can invite me NergizK: My User name is NergizK or do you need email? VanceS: ok, I invited NergizK DennisOl: You can invite me, too. I just created an account. VanceS: and made it public MandyGst2 left the room. CarlaA: I'll create an account there too so we can test DennisOl: Dennis-Phoenix NergizK: I accepted invitation and page is loading NergizK: Page is loading and loading and ... VanceS: ok, I created another space called webheads RitaZ: Ive created mine as well, Im RitaZ NergizK: There is also voice RitaZ: loading VanceS: now I'm loading my tutorial space VanceS: no chance to invite dennis yet VanceS: but it's public, I guess this is its url: http://thinkature.com/workspace/vances/Tutorial%20Workspace RitaZ: very slow loading process NergizK: Still loading VanceS: it seems to be a space where we can collaboratively watch a revolving loading graphic VanceS: isn't that neat? We're all staring at the same graphic VanceS: what will they think of next? NergizK: I think it's like a whiteboard that you can create together once or if loading is finished RitaZ: http://thinkature.com/workspace/RitaZ/Tutorial%20Workspace VanceS: ca you get it to load in RIta? RitaZ: its loading, taking too long NergizK: I've typed something into chat, Vance. Could you see it? VanceS: I've typed, no can't see it, into chat, can you see that? DennisOl: It seems to be frozen for me. CarlaA: my username is carlaarena there. RitaZ: for me too, Dennis :-( NergizK: No, Vance VanceS: penzu looks more like that nergiz had in mind DennisOl: Is that the problem you had, Nergiz? NergizK: I've tried drawing but nothing happens VanceS: I'm vance there RitaZ: maybe too many people are trying to have access at same time? not used to that..? NergizK: Yes, that's the problem. I think it's good to bookmark and try in the future VanceS: no, it looks like it's not synch RitaZ: yeah, it stuck CarlaA: will try it later. VanceS: I can email to share RitaZ: ok DennisOl: Yes, I'll try it later, too. NergizK: Penzu? Did I miss something? CarlaA: ok, vance. DennisOl: Thanks, Vance. CarlaA: http://www.penzu.com/pad CarlaA: I just learned about this one Nergiz VanceS: yes, it doesn't look like we can write there synchronously MichaelS1: I've registered but Vance's workspace is still loading . . . CarlaA: guys, I'll have to leave now, but great talking to you all! CarlaA: we always learn here! RitaZ: bye, Carla, have a great wek NergizK: Was good to have you here, Carla. Bye NergizK: Thanks for the link DennisOl: Take care, Carlinha! Abraços! CarlaA: bye all. Rita, let u know what you prepare for your lab. VanceS: nice to have a few minutes to play with tools CarlaA: would love to share stuff and learn from you VanceS: and hear about everyone's projects CarlaA: besos RitaZ: ok, Carla, lets keep in contact :) CarlaA left the room (signed off). VanceS: ok, giving up on thinkature RitaZ: guys, need to leave as well, hubby and friends waiting for a sailing day..., nice outside NergizK: Vance, Barbara said your son is writing about SL NergizK: Sailing? Sounds good, Rita VanceS: he's doing a project there DennisOl: Earlier, Vance mentioned Penzu: DennisOl: http://penzu.com/pad NergizK: Enjoy VanceS: she's got a transcript going with what I missed RitaZ: thank you, have a good week, all hugs! DennisOl: Sailing sounds wonderful. Have a terrific time! VanceS: have fun sailing RIta RitaZ: thanks, Dennis :-) RitaZ: bye, guys, love! VanceS: hugs NergizK: What kind of project, Vance? RitaZ left the room (signed off). DennisOl: You're very welcome! Muchos abrazos! VanceS: he's doing a distance MA NergizK: In EdTech? VanceS: MA ESL I think VanceS: but he's interested in Ed Tech NergizK: I like that: I think VanceS . o O ( no idea why ) VanceS . o O ( :-))) ) DennisOl chuckles VanceS: lately he's reaching the point where he can probably mentor me in SL MichaelS1 wonders what o O means ... NergizK: I'm also thinking of doing an MA in EdTech and TESOL ( dream) VanceS: what's the address of the PBWiki VanceS . o O ( thought bubbles MIchael ) NergizK: http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com NergizK: He can join NergizK: Michael that's the second most used after the colon MichaelS1: so what's the first? NergizK: You learned about the colon already MichaelS1: lol ?? NergizK is smiling VanceS: do you mean what is the most used emoticon? MichaelS1: I'm off for lunch - thanks for the chat DennisOl: Take care, Michael. It was nice to meet you! NergizK: Bye, Michael MichaelS1: still chatting - when will I eat? VanceS: something's dinging at me on my computer NergizK: Are on the wiki page? MichaelS1: Nergiz said o O was the 2nd most used after colon VanceS: yes I am NergizK: That's the chat gadget NergizK: you can turn off the sound NergizK: just click on the bell NergizK: it's annoying VanceS: oh VanceS: yes, you mentioned gabbly NergizK: I hate Gabbly but it allows visitors to chat with each other MichaelS1: so, thx also 4 xpnding my txt vcblry NergizK: Yes, I did NergizK: Let's try if it workd NergizK: works MichaelS1 bows out gracefully VanceS: trying to register with gabbly NergizK: You don'T have to NergizK: Jus type in your name NergizK: And chat VanceS: well gabbly works VanceS: i guess it's nice to be able to communicate on a web site NergizK: Yes VanceS: yeah, you mentione that this one allows any visitor to chat here VanceS: nice NergizK: The only things is when you go to another page, the chat starts al over again NergizK: I mean you have to type in your name again NergizK: But still good, if you want to discuss something on that page VanceS: that used to be a big deal to be albe to interact in real time with visitors to a same web page VanceS: there was a client that used to do that MichaelS1 left the room (signed off). DennisOl: I need to leave, folks, but I've enjoyed today's chat (as usual). VanceS: us too DennisOl: Take care, Vance and Nergiz! VanceS: gabbly is kind of cool DennisOl: Bye . . . . . VanceS: as you say, not all that professional NergizK: Oh, take care Dennis DennisOl: Thanks Nergiz. You, too! NergizK: Was good to chat with you again DennisOl: Likewise! VanceS: yes, always good to chat with Dennis NergizK: I know, Vance. I will look for an alternative DennisOl left the room (signed off). VanceS: interesting if you find one that will let visitors chat VanceS: what about the one they use at worldbridges VanceS: I don't think its free VanceS: homestead used to provide a chat applet you could place anywhere NergizK: don't know about that NergizK: homestead, I'll check it out VanceS: I don't think you want that one, but there must be a free chat like this that isn't neon activated NergizK: Hope so NergizK: Someone in Webheads YG gave me a list of gadgets NergizK: I'll see if one them works this way EllenMN joined the room. VanceS: we're in the chat at http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com/ if anyone wants to join us EllenMN left the room (signed off). EllenMN joined the room. EllenMN left the room (signed off). EllenMN joined the room. NergizK: Hi Ellen VanceS: Nergiz, I'm editing, no chat over there EllenMN: Hi NergizK: Ah, yes, It's telling me you are NergizK: Where are you from, Ellen? EllenMN: Northern Virginia , and you? NergizK: Turkey VanceS: graham added a pic from flickr via an html IMG SRC tag EllenMN: cool, middle of the night there? NergizK: no, afternoon 5pm VanceS: early evening here in Abu Dhabi NergizK smiles NergizK: We had someone from New Zealand but think he is sound asleep now EllenMN: really?! 10 Am bright and too damn early here NergizK: We usually have some early risers from the US here, too NergizK: But they're off for breakfast :-) NergizK: Vance are you trying to insert a picture? EllenMN: just finished mine, was up all night VanceS: yes, and there it is NergizK: Oh, let me see NergizK: Great! Now tell me how you did it NergizK: I've uploaded my picture alredy NergizK: already NergizK: but what then? VanceS: in the files? NergizK: Yes NergizK: And I can only see my file there VanceS: click on upload /view files NergizK: I'm there VanceS: I see only le riad shop, is that yours? NergizK: Yes :-) NergizK Should have renamed it VanceS: http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com/f/SL%20Le%20Riad%20Shop%209%20April%202008_002_2%20AS.jpg VanceS: ok, I just right clicked on it and selected copy link location VanceS: and it put the above URL in the buffer VanceS: and I pasted it here CorinneW: back again VanceS: now you add the IMG SRC tag around the picture URL like this VanceS: <img src="http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com/f/SL%20Le%20Riad%20Shop%209%20April%202008_002_2%20AS.jpg" JenniferM9 joined the room. VanceS: it you copy that from < to then you will have what you need NergizK: OK VanceS: ok, it's in your buffer? CorinneW catches up a little on the conversation VanceS: now you go to the participant page here NergizK: In source mode? VanceS: this is for corinne: http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com/Participants VanceS: Nergiz is working here CorinneW: ok EllenMN left the room (signed off). EllenMN joined the room. CorinneW clicks VanceS: yes, edit, source VanceS: find the table JenniferM9 left the room. VanceS: find the cell you wnat to put the picture in NergizK: OK VanceS: and paste your image link there TheresaME joined the room. VanceS: between the <p and <p VanceS: see that? NergizK: I have to go to source VanceS: barbitta is editing now VanceS: is that you? NergizK: Yes, there it is NergizK: No barbitta is Alica NergizK: But my picture is there VanceS: oh, she seems to have the lock right now VanceS: ok VanceS: yes, well done NergizK: Thanks Vance. I thought because it's the new version I wouldn't need those codes VanceS: and alice has added hers TheresaME left the room. VanceS: there might be an easier way VanceS: but I'm to slow to figure out an easier way ;-) NergizK: Yes, so she has also figured it out VanceS: maybe she knows the easy way NergizK: In one version of pbwiki you just had to click on insert image VanceS: I'll go find a pic of me in SL NergizK: OK NergizK: Time for me to leave too EllenMN left the room (signed off). VanceS: there are two interfaces, classic and wysiwyg VanceS: maybe you need to toggle the interface NergizK: I don't like classic and in this one you cannot toggle anymore VanceS: oh, yes you are right, the classic uses wiki script NergizK smiling NergizK: Bye foe now NergizK: for NergizK: I need coffee CorinneW: so i have joined pb but now I cannot 'find' you all CorinneW: where do I click VanceS: http://slexperiments.pbwiki.com/Participants NergizK: Oh, corinne you need to join the wiki NergizK: But I need your email address to add you CorinneW: what is the name of the wiki CorinneW: wilhelm@clever2gether.de thanks NergizK: Uh, now it's public :-) VanceS: can you release your edit, Nergiz? NergizK: I've added you CorinneW: great NergizK: Sorry, Vance. Had forgotten that I'm still i edit CorinneW: so what is the name of the wiki or do I click on the press that I was given earlier VanceS: I'd like to put Webhead Link's pic there NergizK: Yes, the link above slexperiments VanceS: may I steal the lock? NergizK: Go ahead, I've finished editign NergizK: Can't type anymore :-) VanceS: got it NergizK: Corinne, do you teach in SL? VanceS: there, is the pic too big? NergizK: Let me see NergizK: No, it's OK NergizK: You like to stand out ;-) NergizK: kidding VanceS: I'll reduce it a little VanceS . o O ( he says, more modestly ) NergizK: no leave it NergizK: I wonder why there are only two files in upload/view files VanceS: I guess I will, Randi Harley i editing NergizK: Do you know Randi? VanceS: Graham and I are linking to URLs elsewhere on the Internet NergizK: Ah, OK, that's a good idea, actually VanceS: you are too, but yours is in hte files area here CorinneW: ok added my photo VanceS: and gets its url from here NergizK: Let me see, Corinne VanceS: I don't kow Randi CorinneW: yes I do, ESP mostly Business English for finance, marketing& media and technology TheresaME joined the room. NergizK: I see your pics in the user list but not the participanst page. Maybe because it's being edited? NergizK: You do that in SL? NergizK: I mean teach BE? NergizK: Gabbly chat busy now VanceS: I'm going back to real life for a while NergizK: OK :-) CorinneW: my own language is English, I speak German chaotically fluently, so Ger is Second Language VanceS: sundown here, nice ocean view from our balcony NergizK: Bye Vance NergizK: And thanks! NergizK: I envy that VanceS: ok, my pleasure, VanceS: bye NergizK: Bye VanceS left the room (signed off). NergizK: I see NergizK: But do you teach in SL? NergizK: At the moment Randi is editing the wiki CorinneW: is SL second language? NergizK: Yes NergizK: Sorry CorinneW: or second life NergizK: second life CorinneW: no NergizK: I'm confused CorinneW: I don't teach in second life NergizK: Have been working on the computer for too long today TheresaME left the room. CorinneW smiles NergizK: The wiki you've joined is for teaching languages in Second LIfe CorinneW: do you teach at sl CorinneW: ahhh ok NergizK: Soon, I'm preparing a course right now CorinneW: so I am now atleast involved in second life in a tertiary way, you could say, laughs NergizK is laughing NergizK: A good start NergizK: So you use tappedin CorinneW: I tried it once, got a bit freaked out, probably checked it out when I had more interest than time NergizK: any other tools? CorinneW: I use tappedin to teach CorinneW: I have used webex too CorinneW: and first class NergizK: Probably, SL has a steep learning curve NergizK: Are those virtual classrooms? CorinneW: and a moodle at the FHS - Technical Uni CorinneW: webex is CorinneW: tappedin and first class - type collaboration NergizK: Is that Furtwangen? CorinneW: Salzburg CorinneW: I teach the Information Systems students NergizK: And do you use voice? CorinneW: I have used wiziq too, which is a virtual classroom CorinneW: I do via skype for individual clients NergizK: I use WiziQ CorinneW: do you like it NergizK: Skype is great NergizK: Oh, yes CorinneW: fantastic and Pamela is great for recordings NergizK: I like the fact that you don't need to download anything NergizK: Is Pamela for free? CorinneW: I also use my mobile phone to record mistakes, interviews etc which I upload for online learning, sometimes i quizzes, sometimes stand alone, I also write ebooks CorinneW: yes CorinneW: free add on NergizK: wow! CorinneW: has a time limit but so far has not been an issue for me CorinneW: audiocity is useful too NergizK: It's probably for windows NergizK: I have audacity NergizK: But can you record skype with it? CorinneW: have to go soon, can I ask you when you tend to be here at TI, it would be great to touch base again CorinneW: not that I know of CorinneW: brb NergizK: Well, usually between 14-16 German time NergizK: I will sign out now, too. Has been a long session TheresaME joined the room. CorinneW: ok, meeto NergizK: You can join our weekly SL meetings if you want, Fridays at 20 German time CorinneW: oops me too NergizK: Bye CorinneW: ok, thanks in sl CorinneW: or here or pbwiki NergizK left the room (signed off). TheresaME: HI, I am a new user of TappedIn and have a question. CorinneW: certainly, fire ahead TheresaME: I joined a few groups and see that one, I need to register. What is the reason for this? CorinneW: some people like to keep them private for either commercial or confidentiality or competitive advantage reasons CorinneW: I teach here and keep those limited too, so that people going in are people I know CorinneW: but it is normally a formality more than anything, don't let it put you off CorinneW left the room (signed off). TheresaME: Maybe they are looking to see who is more professional? CorinneW joined the room. CorinneW: sorry Theresa TheresaME: It's ok CorinneW: did that make sense, just ask them if you can join and it is normally not a problem TheresaME: Yes, I understand now. THANKS. CorinneW: registration keeps numbers to a manageable level too we all have different reasons, you can also lock your room but I tend to keep mine open TheresaME: I guess this would limit members (I was just writing the same) CorinneW smiles, great mind CorinneW: s TheresaME: I am taking an online course and this is part of it CorinneW: you might even want to set up your own group here, CorinneW: great TheresaME: I will try to create a group someday. YOu never know. CorinneW: yeah why not it can be as much or as little work as you want it to be TheresaME: Thanks for your time. CorinneW: for example I have a group at the moment that is on hold, because of my workload CorinneW: we start up again in september CorinneW: ok, good luck with the course, take care now, I have a four year old climbing all over my chair, gotta go CorinneW smiles and sighs at the same time TheresaME: I totally understand that. The only reason I would not log in more often is because it is hard to find people online at the same time. TheresaME: bye CorinneW: this is true, but for a European it is harder CorinneW: there are lots of live sessions here though CorinneW: there has just been one for second life teachers of english CorinneW: I got to meet someone that I would never have met at my regular online teaching times TheresaME: Is there a way to tell which group has members online without actually goin to the group site. CorinneW: yes if I understand you correctly you can always see a) who is Here (see tab above the names) and who is ONLINE CorinneW: click on online and you will see that Carrie for instance is in her office CorinneW: when I am teaching here I can keep an e CorinneW: ye on who is in the other room or their office by using the online tab CorinneW: if you suspect that someone is afk, you can type backslash who to find out when they were last active (quite handy) TheresaME: OH, so next to their names--it says the group they are in or where they are? TheresaME: what is afk? CorinneW: away from keyboard CorinneW: exactly CorinneW: and wb is welcome back CorinneW: brb be right back TheresaME: great TheresaME: You are a great help! TheresaME: What group is CarrieK? Ofc She is in office. Where would i go to find her? TheresaME: Hope I am not asking too many questions TheresaME: Sorry for the errors. I am just experimenting with these symbols. CorinneW left the room (signed off). 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