Tag Archives: Flinders

4th Annual VWBPE Conference

4th Annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference March 17-19, 2011 Second Life Title Digitally Preserving Spiritual & Cultural Heritage with Traditional Artists in Second Life Authors: Tonietta Walters, Jennifer Saxton Presenter: Xhyra Graf | Tonietta Walters Date Friday, … Continue reading

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Need Machinima assistance in Second Life-February 2011

I need some help making a good record of the use the computer setup and the software demo at Flinders University Island and an in-world presentation of a paper about it. I would like to begin planning next month and … Continue reading

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Flinders SocSci @ Night

Flinders SocSci @ Night Originally uploaded by XhyraGraf So continues the quest of automating and linking all things Xhyra. I hope this posts to the blog OK. X – Want to try out Second Life for yourself? Sign up at … Continue reading

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This sleeping stuff is for the birds…

unedited Originally uploaded by XhyraGraf Trying to make sure I get enough rest but… this means I don’t get to do as much as I would like to do. In fact, it means I don’t get to do as much … Continue reading

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Flinders Island

Ugly unedited video from Flinders Island. Beginning work on rerecording with a female avatar, editing the narration and adding more of the program interface.   I’ll be sending some nice still images to Dr. McIntyre for possible use at an emerging … Continue reading

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Flinders Uni Pathways to Wellbeing

Flinders PtW, originally uploaded by XhyraGraf. They opened up the Social Sciences section of the island today… I took a poll of one the result was that the environment is calming.  This is a good thing

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Creativity Models

Flinders SL Island: Pathway to Wellbeing One of Dr. Green’s Creativity Models is one where the creative person extends their creativity to attempt to ‘create’ their environment – I don’t remember which one it is right now.  To find and/or make the … Continue reading

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Another Weekend

Artwork image: ‘Ocular Map: Gyrate Atrophy’ So, I haven’t posted because I haven’t wanted to change from the image in the previous post.  Whee! It’s nice to be in love with something I’ve done again.  Still, that clearly can’t continue. … Continue reading

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It’s nice…

to have something relevant to do. Pathways to Wellbeing: Flinders University-Second Life So the basic layout is done.  I have to put in the markers for the other small stuff-paths, seated areas, dock, etc.  Then I think I’ll create it at … Continue reading

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So there’s the rub…

I sit or stand or walk around thinking about abstract and possibly inane things then get news like Miss Evans being shot in both legs. What? How? She’s fine but come on!  Of course, I was just reminded that the … Continue reading

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