Virtual Worlds in Government

Pam points out a compelling analogy of civic engagement and apathy in the physical and virtual worlds: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/virtual-worlds-help-demonstrate-root-of-public-apathy

I just wanted to +1 Steve’s recommendation of Pam’s article below…really nice write-up of the event!

Read Pam’s recap of the Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds and learn why Mario is a terrible friend: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/fcvw-2012-conference-keeping-up-with-the-future

NDU will be live-streaming the Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds Conference on May 17 and May 18: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/federal-consortium-for-virtual-worlds-annual-conference

Check out the GovGame Directory and Civic Guild site Pam set up: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/gov-games-civic-guilds

Is it time for a Comprehensive Plan for Second Life? Pam Broviak suggests that it is…and provides a peer-reviewed template:
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/the-time-for-a-comprehensive-plan-for-second-life-is-now

Two days in a row! Check out the Dorobekinsider interview with Meredith Perkins on using virtual worlds to prevent bridge collapses: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/the-yelp-for-gov-t-healthcare-ranking-state-transparency-and-can-

Virtual worlds get some love on the DorobekInsider! Check out Paulette’s interview here: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/cyberwar-hype-or-reality-the-end-of-csios-and-the-future-of-virtu

@Bill – I’ve wondered about the idea of virtual governance for some time. Can we create a “government” out of a collection of people who have chosen to be governed and recognize a specific authority, regardless of geographic location. As the article suggests, when we entire 3D immersive spaces we are in a way accepting the authority of their…[Read more]

Interesting article on the impact of alternate realities.

Got any ideas on this question: “What Is a Serious Game?”
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-a-serious-game

You are invited to the *NOAA Games and Simulation Summit* at the NOAA Science Center and Auditorium in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 11-12, 2011. Learn how cutting edge technology and interactive web-based content is being used successfully to engage, train, and educate constituents at other federal agencies. Experts from NASA, DOE, DOD,…[Read more]

Even though this is not directly related to government, I thought I would post a link to the Virtual Mine project that just opened in Second Life. I think the site showcases how immersive builds can successfully be used to convey educational messages to the public. The build is based on the soon to be released movie, Deep Down. The 3D immersive…[Read more]

I wonder what virtual tactics and software they are using for the new State Dept internship… it sounds pretty cool: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/join-the-virtual-student

Web Manager University will be hosting a new media talk, Intro to Virtual Worlds. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration program manager and 3D Web Designer Eric Hackathorn will present an overview of a number of active government VW projects including vGov (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo0ifj8W4Lo), the Federal Consortium for Virtual…[Read more]

Did people see this? The Federal Virtual Worlds Challenge – open challenge for best virtual environment. Pretty cool

Please copy/paste and check out: http://www.usdla.org/2010policyforum/
for an opportunity to hear from Government leaders on the state of distance learning policy.

Air Force talking about taking training mobile and in to virtual worlds: http://www.govzine.com/node/27072