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Open today from 9am to 6pm • March 20, 2010
Teens : Second Lifers
Meet us at Oz Island. The Second Lifers Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30-8:30 pm in the Edge at the library. If you cannot attend in “real life” join us virtually. Walk-ins are welcome.
Oz is an island on the Teen Second Life grid owned and operated by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Teens between the ages 13-17 with a library card can acquire an OzIslander account. Fill out the form to the right and click submit. You will receive an email when your account is set-up. Or, drop by the Young Adult desk and let us help you.
Through September, the Club’s project is creating their 3D version of the rejuvenation of the Topeka Riverfront sponsored by the Topeka Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
Recent Posts
Oz Island Takes a Budgetary Hit
For the past couple of years I have had the privilege to sponsor the Teen Second Lifers club here at TSCPL. Teens were able to access Oz Island, a private secure sim/island. During that time more than 180 teens were exposed to the 3D virtual world. They had the opportunity to attend programs and week-long workshops provided by KU Professor Stacey Fox and TSCPL’s Diana Sowers.
Needless to say, I’m sad to see the demise Of Oz Island. Thank you to ALL that supported this program.
Light Years Ahead of Some of the Technology
Written by the Set Director
Technology has invaded everything in our lives. It is everywhere and it is nearly impossible to get away from it. Everything, including the kitchen sink, is affected by it. To tell you the truth, I feel both ways about these facts. I’m glad we’ve progressed so...
Most Enjoyable & Educational Thing I’ve ever Done in School
By Alice's Sister AKA Sarah
Technology is an integral part of today’s world. Through my involvement with Teen Second Life, I have learned that creativity is an important part of the learning process, advanced technologically, and learned to cope with technical difficulties
Through Second Life,...
Creativity Is an Important Part of the Learning Process
Technology is an integral part of today’s world. Through my involvement with Teen Second Life, I have learned what 3-D animation is all about, advanced technologically, learned to appreciate technology, and learned to cope with its difficulties.
Through...
It Involved Hard Work
By Sergei Dahlman avatar Lewis Carroll
Technology is an integral part of today’s world. Through my involvement with second life, I have discovered how to enjoy homework on a computer. I have a strong dislike for computers. I am a slow typer. Learning about Second Life has improved my typing...
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