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Virtual Worlds in Government

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This group will be discussing the use of virtual worlds in government. The discussion is related to the National Defense University iCollege’s Virtual World’s Initiative: The Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds

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    Eli Levine joined the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 5 years, 1 month ago

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    Ken Zeng joined the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 5 years, 2 months ago

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    Steve Cottle posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 3 months ago

    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

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    Andrew Krzmarzick posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 6 months ago

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

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    Steve Cottle posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 6 months ago

    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

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    Steve Cottle posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 6 months ago

    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

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    Steve Cottle posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 7 months ago

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

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    Andrew Krzmarzick posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 7 months ago

    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

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    Steve Cottle posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 8 months ago

    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-

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    Steve Cottle posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 7 years, 8 months ago

    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

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    Pam Broviak posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 8 years, 3 months ago

    @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]

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    Bill Brantley posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 8 years, 3 months ago

    Interesting article on the impact of alternate realities.

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    Andrew Krzmarzick posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 8 years, 6 months ago

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

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    Eric Hackathorn posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 8 years, 12 months ago

    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]

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    Pam Broviak posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 9 years ago

    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]

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    Stephen Peteritas posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 9 years ago

    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

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    Lisa Nelson posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 9 years, 2 months ago

    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]

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    GovLoop posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 9 years, 2 months ago

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

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    Jay A. Allen posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 9 years, 3 months ago

    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.

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    Stephen Peteritas posted an update in the group Group logo of Virtual Worlds in GovernmentVirtual Worlds in Government 9 years, 6 months ago

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

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