First update after the break from Dale

There is so much happening at the moment with the project I have started a blog where I can post all of my work, http://vuavatar.blogspot.com/

To summarise what is happening at the moment in the field….

- We are working with the Skoolaborate network of schools within Second Life.

- This includes projects such as a machinima theatre with a Japanese school, a ‘mood ring’ which captures students emotions about what they are doing, and a virtual mall where the kids will create and sell their own products.

- I am also creating a comic book type lesson and working on our activity and research framework with our new researcher Debbie. This should evolve over the year into a comprehensive lesson plan which can be modified to satisfy various mental health outcomes.

- We have a new adsl connection in at Debney Park and will be commencing classes over the coming weeks (machinima).

- We have a new teacher/counsellour called Grace who will be helping us in the field.

- I have continued to work on www.avatarproject.org, there is now a gallery here - http://www.avatar-project.org/?q=node/20