Speakers and Trainers are a CHALLENGE to Event Planners

I am attending a great conference today, The Virtual Edge, which is going on physically in Santa Clara, California and also being webcast and brought into several virtual platforms so that people can attend from all over the globe.

A planner from Disney was on a panel and he said that one of the challenges to pulling off successful virtual events is “Getting presenters or trainers up to speed with the technology. Most are not there.” This really hit me and made me sad to think that professional speakers and trainers are seen as a CHALLENGE to pulling off successful events using the latest in technology.

Experts are Chasing the Bus

As professional content deliverers, we need to be leading the way, not chasing the bus! Whether it is webinars, teleseminars, live video-streaming, or virtual world events, it is time to get out front and lead the way. Quit being one of the challenges.

If you need someone to walk you through any of this give me a Tweet- a Facebook shout out or even an old fashioned email or phone call! We hold regular MeetUps in our virtual world campus where you can practice as you learn to grow your biz–ask me for information on My VSTA (virtual speaker’s and trainer’s association)

February 22, 2010 | Filed Under Second Life, Second Life Events, Social Learning, Virtual Worlds, Webinars | Leave a Comment

Second Life Biz & Education Meet Ups-Schedule of Events for February

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Here is a schedule of events coming up in the next few weeks! I hope to see you at one of them! To join in, simply click on this LINK. If you already have a Second Life account you will be asked if you’d like to “teleport” to the location. If you do not yet have an account set up (it takes approximately 10 min) Click the same LINK and you will be guided through the process of selecting your “starter” avatar and creating the account, after which you will be placed in the meeting location (our campus). No need to start at Linden Labs main orientation- simply come a few minutes early and we will get you ready to FLY!

IMPORTANT: We use voice at all of our meetings, which means we all have headsets on that allow you to use Voice Over Internet (VOIP–like Skype). A simple USB plug in headset is all you need. If you already have a headset, just plug it in BEFORE you start to log in. If you do not have a headset..no worries, you will be able to hear us talking and you can participate using chat. If you have any quesitons, please don’t hesitate to send me a Tweet or contact me via email Gina (at) Synapse3Di.com

January 27, 2010 | Filed Under Second Life, Second Life Events, Social Learning | Leave a Comment

What Should Organizations Start & Stop Doing with Virtual Worlds

Mike Abrams and I had a nice chat about what we felt were opportunities for organizations this year in the area of virtual worlds.

What do you think folks should start or stop doing in the virtual world environments? I’d love to know~

January 5, 2010 | Filed Under Second Life, Second Life Events, Social Learning, Virtual Worlds | 2 Comments

Virtual World Learning Events

iStock_000006143851Small[1] Whether you are trying to engage learners or bring global teams together for team building, meetings, and learning events, virtual world platforms create a unique and shared event space that ignites creativity and allows for collaboration and learning.

We have a campus in Second Life where we host weekly events such as a writer’s group, a biz-learners group, and a collaborative business tools exploration. We have a bookstore and several meeting spaces that you are welcome to explore. Check out the Synapse campus here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/MSIT/189/162/37

Join us for one of the regular events (Everyone is welcome and it is free to create your avatar and account. Simply click the above link to get set up and it will drop you at the Synapse center court when you are finished.)

1st Monday each month – 8am (PT) Writer’s Group meets in Bookstore (Writers of all levels are welcome)

Every Wednesday- 9am (PT) Biz-Learners Group meets center court (even field trip days start here)

We have a brand new Family Learning Campus opening soon on Reaction Grid. Some of the classes and programs that will be held at THE GATHERING PLACE will include:

*Speak Strong-Communication Skills for Women
*Women in Leadership
*Selling Like a Girl
*Successful Family Relationships
*Family Gathering Place for Games and More (great for traveling parents)

If you would like to create your own GLOBAL LEARNING CAMPUS, contact a SYNAPSE TEAM MEMBER NOW!

October 27, 2009 | Filed Under Second Life, Second Life Events, Social Learning, Virtual Worlds | Leave a Comment