During February and March, we are hosting pre-conference events, tours, workshops, and an interactive virtual world build in Second Life. This year’s theme, “Cowboys vs. Aliens” provides a great backdrop for lots of fun interaction between the old and the new.  Something for everyone.   Most events located on EdTech Island, all are welcome.

Don’t miss our SITE kick-off hoedown the night before the conference, Sunday, March 4th! Come as your favorite alien or cowboy!  Check out the Schedule of Events.

Be sure to visit:

• Machinima City – a western themed zone for movie making!
• The Little Red School House – clothing workshop
• Gadgetz’ Factory – educational building workshop and tutorials
• The Corrals – practice your western stunts!
• The Mercantile – get your educational supplies
• Stage Coach Tours – that’s right, live tours in real stage coaches!
• Explore the descending aliens and their ships in the sky!

Sponsored by your friendly avatars at SITE, VWBPE, ARVELSIG, and our hosts at EdTech Island.

Builder Credits

• Karen Novak, Boise State University
• Chris Luchs
• Wrath Constantine, Constantine Air Werkz
• Trina Davis, Texas A&M University
• Chih-Feng Chien, Texas A&M University
• Sandra Jett, Texas A&M University, KATE Project Consultant
• Sabine Lawless-Reljic, Ed.D., Ashford University
• Lisa Dawley, Boise State University
• Chareen Snelson, Boise State University
• Aevalle Galicia/Stasia Weston, University of South Alabama