The English Teachers' Association of Israel (ETAI) would like you to join its conference virtually. Be part of the global community attending Prof. David Crystal's talks aired on the British Council Isle in the main grid of Second Life (the virtual world). Brought to you by the British Council in partnership with AvatarAcademyTM powered by MetaverSense Ltd
Prof. Crystal's 3D Shakespeare's like avatar was created and operated by AvatarAcademyTM powered by Metaversense Ltd on the British Council's Second Life Isle
Prof. David Crystal and Hilary Crystal
Speaking Shakespeare: Fact and Fiction
A light-hearted romp through Shakespeare
WHEN: Monday, July 12, 2010 at 7.00pm
WHERE: British Council Isle
http://slurl.com/secondlife/British%20Council%20Isle/213/223/30
Prof. David Crystal - Myths and realities of English on the Internet
The internet, the language linker par excellence, offers ELT fresh opportunities and challenges, but to respond to these requires an understanding of how language is evolving in electronic media. The talk examines some of the myths about what is happening to English in electronic communication, and discusses research realities.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 11.00am UK time - see
WHERE: British Council Isle
http://slurl.com/secondlife/British%20Council%20Isle/213/223/30
Guided Tours
Get a tour around the British Council Island on Second Life. Learn to chat, fly, dance and take part in quests. Visit Shakespeare’s house and learn some old English. Find out about learning and teaching English on the island.
WHEN: Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10.00am and 11.30pm
WHERE: British Council Isle – outside the information centre
PARTICIPATION:
To participate in the event, join us at the British Council Isle in Second Life. Anybody (over 18) can access the Main Grid island by downloading the Second Life software from www.secondlife.com
Creating an avatar is free and takes 15 minutes. Once you've registered and downloaded the software, teleport directly to the event by clicking
on the following link in your browser:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/British%20Council%20Isle/213/223/30
For more information on Second Life for English learners and teachers have a look here:
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/try/links/second-life-learners-teachers-english
HOSTS and ORGANISERS:
Nicola Crowley, British Council Israel (Second Life avatar name: Nic Streusel) and
Dr. Hanan Gazit, MetaverSense CEO (Second Life avatar name: Vrider Dancer)
Looking forward to seeing you on the island!
