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The PLANE Virtual World Bootcamp Guidebook Table of contents The PLANE Virtual World Bootcamp Guidebook ................................................................... 1 Getting to the Bootcamp Island.......................................................................................... 2 General information about the Bootcamp Island .............................................................. 10 The island map ................................................................................................................ 10 Areas of interest .............................................................................................................. 11 Bootcamp Arrival Area ................................................................................................. 11 Avatar Shop ................................................................................................................. 12 Showcase Gallery ........................................................................................................ 13 Meetup Space.............................................................................................................. 14 Prim Playground .......................................................................................................... 15 ? .................................................................................................................................. 15 Feedback ........................................................................................................................ 17
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Getting to the Bootcamp Island To get to the Bootcamp Island please follow these steps. Step 1: Download and install the Imprudence software, For Windows http://imprudence.googlecode.com/files/Imprudence-1.3.2-Setup.exe Or Mac http://imprudence.googlecode.com/files/Imprudence-1.3.2-Mac-Intel.dmg Click on the ‘Next >’ buttons when prompted to step through the installation. The default installation settings are ok to leave as they are.
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Step 2: Now that you have installed the Imprudence software double click the Imprudence program icon to start it. We will now enter the PLANE virtual world Bootcamp region information. If you get this warning message about your computer graphics card it is ok to click the ‘Close’ button.
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If you get this window it is ok to click on the ‘Cancel’ button.
a. Click on the 'Grid Manager' button
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b. Click 'Add New Grid' button c. Enter 'PLANE' in the 'Grid name' text entry field d. Enter 'http://sim.plane.edu.au:8002' in the 'Login URI' text entry field e. Click the ‘Apply’ button and then click the 'OK' button
IMPORTANT STEP g. In the ‘Grid’ menu list select the ‘PLANE’ grid.
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Step 3: Login to the PLANE website a. Using your web browser go to http://my.plane.edu.au b. Login using your preferred sign in provider details
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You will see the below page after you sign in successfully. c. Click on the ‘Virtual World’ navigation link in the ‘Discover’ menu tab
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c. Click on the ‘1. PREPARE’ button
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d. Click on the ‘2. LAUNCH’ button.
You should now see the Imprudence software launch and automatically login with your details to the PLANE virtual world.
Step 4: Let the fun begin! Be sure to check out and register for facilitated virtual world events by going to the ‘Events Calendar’ on the PLANE website, http://my.plane.edu.au/eventcalendar
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General information about the Bootcamp Island Land Area: 256m by 256m Grid Co-ordinates: 1000 1000 Population: over 400 temporary residents Climate: a perfect 23ยบ Celsius all year round Time Zone: +GMT 11hr Currency: n/a, the island is governed by open source and creative commons Language: All languages are welcome
The island map
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Areas of interest Bootcamp Arrival Area All new visitors to the island will initially arrive at this location. This area has a self-guided tour to learn about the navigation basics so that you can explore the island. The billboards contain instructions and general help information.
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Avatar Shop In the Avatar Shop you will find clothes and other items to personalise your avatar. The shop is currently stocked with some of the PLANE 2012 Summer collection. More items will be added as we design, make and source new clothing items.
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Showcase Gallery See what other local and international educators like you, are doing with virtual worlds in their classrooms. We’re always on the lookout for good showcases to put up on our billboards to share with other educators. Contact our friendly PLANE Bootcamp Island staff to register your expression of interest.
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Meetup Space The Meetup Space is a relaxing and friendly environment that can be used to meet and catch up with other educators. There are 2 main seating areas, a covered area with a seating capacity of 15 people and an outdoor area with a seating arrangement for 19 people. This area can also be used to hold scheduled events.
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Prim Playground This is an area to build, manipulate and experiment with in-world objects. Objects made in this area are automatically removed after 30 minutes. We like to keep the Bootcamp Island nice and tidy.
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? A mysterious part of the island for you to explore.
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Feedback If you have any questions, comment or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us. Let us know how we can make your stay more fun and match even more to your needs. From the PLANE Bootcamp staff. support@plane.edu.au http://plane.edu.au
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http://plane.edu.au
This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations through the ICT Innovation Fund
Version 1.5 - 30 October 2012
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