Volunteer-sponsored Classes

Mentor Coaches: Please list the class you intend to teach on this page in the following format below the line after reviewing the guidelines for hosting the sessions at Mentors Teaching Mentors

Mentor Apprentices: Please scroll to the bottom of this wiki page to view a list of official Orientation sessions that you may take to transfer into the official Mentor group. Feel free to check out the other classes offered by Mentor Coaches as well!

You can request a class at: Mentor Coach Class Request

For other events, please review the Official Linden Meetings and Events Schedule and Volunteer-sponsored Events.

Upcoming Class Listings: January

These are optional classes that we highly recommend for new and old Mentors

Hosted By: Simon Kline

Class Title: Basic Scripting - Why do we sit on things strange?

Start Time: Wednesday, Jan 30 13:00 (1:00 pm) SLT

Length: 60 Minutes

Location: SLVEC Sandbox (select sandbox on the TP machine when you arrive)

Description: This class is aimed at people who want to script but been too scared or put off by the jargon! Be scared no more!! (I've taught this to ppl that can't rez a box before).

The class involves exploring how avatars sit on objects by default, and ways to make them sit on things a bit nicer. We also learn how to make many people sit on the same object in a uniform way. Great for people making furniture or for people who want to learn more about basic scripting.

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Hosted By: Simon Kline

Class Title: Learn Basic Scripting: Texture Animation

Start Time: Saturday, Feb 2 13:00 (1:00 pm) SLT (these classes being held every week at this time)

Length: 60 Minutes

Location: SLVEC Sandbox (select sandbox on the TP machine when you arrive)

Description: Always wanted to learn about scripting but been to scared to try? Don't be scared come along and see what it's all about, but don't blame me if u get addicted :P

Animated textures in SL form the basis of things like running water, awesome artwork and cool dance floors.

Come along and see the scripting behind animated textures to see how they work, so in the future you can make some of your own :D

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Hosted By: Juko Tempel

Class Title: Basic Wiki Editing

Start Time: Saturday, Feb 2 14:30 (2:30 pm) SLT

Length: 60 Minutes

Location: SLVEC Theatres (select Theatre Centre on the TP machine when you arrive)

Description: Wiki's are a great resource for large groups to share and create information together in. In this class you will learn how to create your own profile page on http://wiki.secondlife.com/ and see on board examples of how the code works within the wiki.

Bring along some pre made text which you would like to add into your wiki profile so you can concentrate on how the code works rather than OMG what will I write?!!

It is advantageous to be able to use a web page whilst in Second Life, but don't worry if you can't all examples will be shown on the board. You don't need to be a coder to understand this, it's made to be easy so don't be scared!

Class written by Simon Kline and presented in this time slot by Juko Tempel.

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Hosted By: Lisa Lowe

Class Title: Advanced Building - More then primtorture... :)

Start Time: Saturday, Feb 9 11:30 (11:30 am) SLT

Length: 60 - 90 Minutes (It's up to you basically!)

Location: SLVEC Sandbox (in between the Orientationclass stage and the Theaters)

Description: You played with prims, but was never able to make something nice out of them? Or want to improve your basic building skills? This class will cover the whole works! All about Build. From a quick intro about prims, using the Grid properly, handling prims in linked sets or linksets, perfect texturing (in different ways) to making mini-prims. And lots more. It is a hands-on class, so you can try everything right away! This class is intended for those that tried building before.

(Please notify Lisa Lowe if you intend to join this class. Thanks!)

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Hosted By: Simon Kline

Class Title: Learn Basic Scripting: Particles

Start Time: Saturday, Feb 9 13:00 (1:30 pm) SLT (these classes being held every week at or around this time)

Length: 60 Minutes

Location: SLVEC Sandbox (select sandbox on the TP machine when you arrive)

Description: Always wanted to learn about scripting but been to scared to try? Don't be scared come along and see what it's all about, but don't blame me if u get addicted :P

Come and learn about the basics of the Second Life particle system, we'll learn how to control their color and size and even how to use textures as particles.

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Upcoming Orientation Session Listings: January

Attendance at one orientation session is required for Apprentice Mentors in order to be moved into the main Mentors group

The following list contains the available Second Life Volunteer Orientation session offerings. Please choose one orientation date and mark your calendar! If you cannot attend these times, please check back next week for a list of new times or contact a VTeam member during office hours (information for that is at the bottom of this page.) We look forward to seeing you there!

• Please Note - You no longer need to do a sign up process through a survey for orientation. Just pick a date and attend!

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 - 10PM SL Time hosted by Simon Kline

Thursday, Jan 31, 2008 - 9AM SL Time hosted by Jezzie McCellan

Thursday, Jan 31, 2008 - 1PM SL Time - IN GERMAN - hosted by Shiva Aabye

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Upcoming Orientation Session Listings: February

Attendance at one orientation session is required for Apprentice Mentors in order to be moved into the main Mentors group

The following list contains the available Second Life Volunteer Orientation session offerings. Please choose one orientation date and mark your calendar! If you cannot attend these times, please check back next week for a list of new times or contact a VTeam member during office hours (information for that is at the bottom of this page.) We look forward to seeing you there!!

Friday, Feb 1, 2008 - 1PM SL Time hosted by Trinity Coulter

Saturday, Feb 2, 2008 - 10PM SL Time hosted by Trinity Coulter

Sunday, Feb 3, 2008 - 2AM SL Time - hosted by Simon Kline

Sunday, Feb 3, 2008 - 9AM SL Time - hosted by Jezzie McCellan

Monday, Feb 4, 2008 - 7:30AM SL Time - hosted by Meghan Dench

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008 - 1AM SL Time - hosted by Simon Kline

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008 - 9AM SL Time - hosted by Jezzie McCellan

Wednesday, Feb 6, 2008 - 2PM SL Time - hosted by Meghan Dench

Thursday, Feb 7, 2008 - 1:30PM SL Time - SPANISH - hosted by Eva Nowicka, Irene Muni

Friday, Feb 8, 2008 - 10AM SL Time hosted by Chaos Mohr

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 - 10AM SL Time hosted by Chaos Mohr

VTEAM OFFICE HOURS: https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Volunteer_Specialist_Office_Hours

This is the SLURL for the location of orientation. There is a TP object located near port in location to help you locate the orientation classroom

SLVEC

Thanks, and welcome aboard!