Do not forget to register (http://www.ndu.edu/irmc/fcvw/fcvw10/registration.html) for the May 13-14 FCVW Conference! The cost for the two-day conference is only $150. This includes participating in the conference, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and a reception on May 13th. We have great speakers, interesting government poster session projects, and a variety of virtual world vendors. See website for details (http://www.ndu.edu/irmc/fcvw/fcvw10/agenda.html). If you plan to attend virtually in one of the virtual worlds that will be provided for participation or watch the video stream that is available, PLEASE register. It does not cost anything to attend virtually. If you register, we will be able to send you updates specific to those attending the conference virtually.
2. Do not forget to register for preconference workshops.
We have an interesting day of workshops this year on May 12th. Details are posted on the website http://www.ndu.edu/irmc/fcvw/fcvw10/agenda.html. The day is only $75 and includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.strong>
3. Join the buzz with social media:
Follow us to see what people are saying about the upcoming conference and join the conversation. If you’ve never attended before, you can also get a glimpse of past conferences. We’ll see you soon, but we’d love for you to get involved now!
Facebook Event Page : Let us know that you’ll be attending, see if your friends and colleagues are coming and message attendees.
Facebook Group : Join the FCVW Group! See what we’ve been working on and what others are saying about the Consortium. Connect with members who share your interest in Virtual Worlds.
Twitter: Follow us now at twitter.com/FCVW and #FCVW. The buzz about the conference has already started! We’ll use Twitter to keep you updated on conference happenings. We will also be using Twitter to take questions for speakers from those attending virtually.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/fcvw Check out the videos from past conferences! Interviews with vendors and participants and trailers that highlight the federal government’s use of virtual worlds. We’ll also post videos of this year’s conference as soon as they’re captured so be sure you stay tuned! If you’ll be taking your own videos feel free to add a link to Facebook, Twitter or on our YouTube Channel.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/fcvw We’ll also be using Flickr as a repository for photos from the conference.
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Please forward this email to anyone who you think would be interested. If you have any questions, please email FederalConsortiumVW@ndu.edu.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the Conference this year!
Paulette
Paulette Robinson, PhD
Assistant Dean for Teaching, Learning & Technology
Information Resources Management College (NDU iCollege)
National Defense University
Washington DC
202-685-3891
Twitter--@pjrobinson
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