welcome_center_designnotes

There will 4 different areas in the welcome center, each in its own corner · What can I do here · A map/ directory · Basic POC-CENT info · Help Center Below is an explanation of what should be included in each area, with content This area is by far the most important area, so we will place this info in the far right hand corner of the square when walking from the tutorial. This area will need to give detailed explanations on the various pieces of the island; I was thinking we could have 4 or 5 signs with pictures of each building on them. Sign 1 - “Meet with my advocate or find out more about the POC-CENT staff,” which would have a picture of the office building. Sign 2 – “Help with Writing your Proposal” this would have a picture of the Funding building on it Sign 3 – “POC-CENT and Neurology News” this would have a picture of the not yet created Technology and News areas. Sign 4 – “Learn more about the NIH and POC-CENT affiliates” picture of the NIH and POC facility building that has not yet been created. Sign 5 (maybe) – “Attend Conference or Seminar” with a picture of our theater building When the user clicks on each sign, a detailed note card would be given to them explaining how this area will benefit the user. Obviously more information would be given in the note card about writing the proposal but each one would give a brief explanation. The map would obviously show an overall view of the island as if the viewer working looking down from the sky. Each building would need to be labeled with perhaps a number, with a directory on the side of the map, giving the user titles for each building. I believe if it were created similar to a map in a mall, people would be able to identify with it easier. The names corresponding to the numbers would obviously have teleport capabilities. This area would be very simple with maybe just some POC-CENT Logos, banners, or web site screen shots. We would also provide links to the website as well as some contact info at this station. We would give the users links to the downloadable form they need to use, POC-CENT’s homepage, NIH’s homepage. Maybe a small bulletin board with mission statement or small summary of what POC-CENT plans to accomplish now only with this SL island but also in general. I think we do need any area clearly labeled HELP, that would provide the user answers to FAQ’s in a note card, contact info, directions to find an administrator, and any other info that may be necessary.
 * Welcome Center Information **
 * What can I do here? **
 * Map/ Directory **
 * Basic POC-CENT Info **
 * Help Center **