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Frank reports back on his Egypt trip, July 2008

Frank Goes to egypt, view video

Frank shares with us the people and places of Egypt, - full of history and unexpected humour!

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Teen Tech Camp, July 2008

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Two crews, the USS Constantinople and the USS Denver, bravely met their challenge of colonizing the planet Marshmallium.

Read more about their adventure on the Teen Tech camp blog.

 

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Talent Show Videos

The campers had a riot as they performed, clapped, told jokes and sang the evening away. Watch these talented presenters in action on the Teen Tech Blog.

Champion Child for the Children’s Miracle Network Champions

Jon smiling

John from Vancouver is a SET-BC student and BC’s 2008 Champion Child for the Children’s Miracle Network Champions across Canada presented by Wal-Mart. He talks about his experience here for VVV.

Read about his experience.

Winner of the Mascot Contest

Timmy Technology

Rebecca's Entry:

I’d like you to meet a good friend of mine.  His name is Timmy Technology.  He lives at Virtual Voices Village.  Sometimes he really blows my mind because he is so great at using technology to help me out . . .

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Honourable Mention

Mr Mc Mole

Jonathan's Entry:

Mr. Mc Mole is interested in technology (DISLIKE DIGGING!!!) because he can not see well or talk at all. He uses Kurzweil to do typing and to talk around the world . . .

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Kurzweil 3000 Demonstrations, May 2008

Kurzweil Demos

Students from schools in the lower mainland met at the SET-BC Provincial Centre for a two day “camp”.  Students worked in pairs to create a demonstration on an aspect of the program of their choice. 

View Tutorials>

 

ribbonsContest Winners Announcement for "Vancouver 2010" Digital Publishing Contest!

 

In the participation category the winners are:
BronzeJay - Coquitlam
Silver: Wyatt - Merritt
Gold: Trevor – Campbell River

In the K – 7 category the winners are:
Bronze:  Hunter - Vancouver
Silver:  Dusty – Millet, Alberta
Gold:  John from Vancouver

In the 8 – 12 category the winners are:
Bronze:  Ideen - Coquitlam
Silver:  Roshni - Burnaby
Gold: Pamela - Victoria

 

VVV Journalist Deacon Reports on Partnership Event hosted by SET-BC, 2010 Legacies Now and 3M Canada.

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The March 11th  Virtual Voices Village / SET-BC / 2010 Legacies Now / 3M Canada official launch event was a great success.  We had coverage from three lower mainland TV stations, the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province, Metro News and World Journal Chinese Language newspaper.  We gratefully acknowledge the support of 2010 Legacies now and 3M Canada.  Deacon reports on the event for Virtual Voices Village. Play Video.

 

VVV Student Journalists interview Paralympians

Play video of maggie interviewing Jennifer Krempein

VVV reporter Maggie interviews Jennifer Krempien, Team Canada gold medalist

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Play video of Deacon having a conversation with Donovan

Deacon interviews Multi-Medalist Donovan Tildesley March 2008

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THE "2010 Winter Games" DIGITAL PUBLISHING CONTEST

Vancouver 2010

Thank you to those who have participated in the "2010 Winter Olympics" contest. The contest is now closed. The winners will be announced soon. Many of the entries are posted. For more information on the contest ciick here.

CNIB Library Braille Writing Contest - Deadline May 30 2008

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Funded by the Canadian Braille Literacy Foundation, this annual contest encourages and rewards creativity and braille accuracy. Kids in grades 1-12 compete to win prizes for their original stories and poems.

Everyone who sends in a story or poem receives a certificate (print with braille overlay) as well as personalized comments about their entry from the judge (in both braille and print).

More Information on the CNIB website

 

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Online Journalism 11/12 Credit Course

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The course will be offered starting September 2008 and because of the flexible online learning environment, the course can be completed at the students pace, provided it is completed by June 12, 2009.

more details

Timmy Technology

Timmy Technology

The Mascot

Timmy Technology will be passed on to our team of engineers and scientists to bring to life as a full 3D model. Our mascot will then travel around the province, visiting students and getting involved with future Virtual Voices Village projects.

View Rebecca's winning entry.