Virtual Education Journal
MEMENTO MORI It is places such as these we will visit and experience during the ISTE VEN Writers workshop in Second Life.
At the top of the long sunlit staircase I pause. A single arch leads into the cathedral, its brilliance setting me in shadow. A single piano note wafts through the rafters, riding on the wind, followed by another hesitant note, then another. use those experiences to prompt our im-
ested in hosting it. Scott Merrick, Beth
aginations and write about wherever it
O’Connell, and Mary Howard gave us the
takes us. Some places may be more fun
thumbs up.
in nature, or more thought provoking, but
MEMENTO MORI Alternate views of the floating cathedral
all will hopefully provide an immersive
Tuesday, April 5th, I took a group of 7-8
experience that inspires you to write.
people to Memento Mori as our first experience. I remember smiling as I walked
The concept of a VEN writing workshop
further into the cathedral to find a little
May 3rd, 5:00 p.m. SLT (PDT) at the ISTE
came about when I was visiting Memento
porcupine standing silently, looking up,
VEN headquarters. We will not evaluate
Mori with Spiff Whitfield (Andrew Whee-
surrounded by glowing light. I backed
each other’s work, but simply enjoy. The
lock) and we started throwing around
away quietly so I wouldn’t disturb her.
idea of the workshops is to take the time
ideas about getting inspired to write. He
to be inspired.
suggested starting a writer’s workshop
But the experience doesn’t end there. We
for VEN, and then asked if I’d be inter-
will meet to share our works on Tuesday,
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