3DCamp at Limerick University
I’m heading down to Limerick tomorrow, once again, for a conference. Though, I’ve been told that this particular one should be referred to as an “un-conference”. 3Dcamp is a variation on the BarCamp idea of holding user generated conferences - where the attendees provide the content of talks, workshops and demonstrations, unusually focusing on upcoming technologies and developments. The focus of 3Dcamp is “essentially the internet beyond the 2D browser”.
Talks of interest to a Cyberpsychologist?
A talk related to culture and sociability within the virtual world of World of Warcraft .
A demonstration of physical controls for virtual environments, highlighting the use of inexpensive hardware and open source software.
A ubiquitous computing talk outlining interaction design approaches to technologically-enhanced physical environments – e.g. interactive media in public spaces.
A talk focusing on augmented reality – using technology to insert objects into real environments. Brings to mind holograms and a (15ft tall Bill Gates!, but the applications of these future technologies are endless.
Also…
Design guru Sabrina Dent will be discussing how to make money from Second Life. I assume this will be through designing and selling 3D objects.
The M.Sc in Cyberpsychology course coordinator (Dr. Grainne Kirwan) will be discussing some of the current research in Cyberpsychology at 3Dcamp. If anyone is interested in a student perspective of the IADT masters course, there will be 3 of us from the class attending 3Dcamp.
I’m really looking forward to seeing the famous Pedestrian Living Bridge at University Limerick. Fingers crossed the current Iarnród Éireann dispute doesn’t de-rail my plans!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Hey Sinead- thanks for linking where you are doing your degree- sounds interesting and kept on meaning to ask but busy life recently! Something to think about at least…not sure if I would have the time for a Masters at this stage!
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Looking forward to meeting you Sinead (fingers crossed that the trains are running!)
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Damn you, I wanted to go to that!! You probably know it already but check out http://techludd.com, similar stuff
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
@Tim - I work full-time but am only in college part-time (9am-4pm on a Saturday) and then I use my free time to do college assignments and research. I think when you really enjoy something, you’ll always have time for it. So if you’re thinking about doing a course, just make sure it’s going to be something you’re really very interested in. AND, if you’re considering Cyberpsychology you might still be able to apply for the term starting September 08.
@James - You too James, forgive me if I don’t recognise you, I’ve never ever been very good at recognising people from their online profile pictures. Hopefully the trains will be back on-line (tehe) tomorrow morning.
@Darragh - Ah now, what’s stopping you from still going? You could easily get the 8am train with myself tomorrow morning. Techludd? I always figured that was more for business orientated individuals. Unfortunately for me, most of my I.T “ideas” would never be profitable!
May 29th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Yey pun!