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− | HomeSchoolers Aggregate Online is a fan creation that began in October 2006 with some short, text based “advertisements” for an online program for home schooled students. The videos shared the strict rules that participants need to follow in order to remain in the program. Many viewers questioned the relationship of these videos and the [http://hsao.net/ HSA website] to the Lonelygirl15 production. Fans soon realized that the videos and site were an independent production that ran parallel to Bree’s story. Some viewers speculated that Bree was a former participant of the program due to HSA's strict policies. Others speculated that it was a cult, trying to lure students to enroll. As it turned out, HSA was a game that followed the idea of immersive fiction more that a traditional ARG. The HSA offered no dead-drops or computer codes to break. To participate in HSA, students need to register by the deadline and complete written tasks that often help them find the password to the class notebook, a password-protected message forum. Since HSA discourages students from interacting or socializing, the message forum is the place where students leave the answers to their “assignments.” Assignments range from replying to philosophical theories, making personal connections to philosophical ideas, responding to specific pieces of art, and even | + | '''Website: * [http://www.hsao.net/ The Homeschoolers Aggregate]'''<br> |
+ | ''We play by the rules. And yet information wants to be free.''<br><br> | ||
+ | HomeSchoolers Aggregate Online is a fan creation that began in October 2006 with some short, text based “advertisements” for an online program for home schooled students. The videos shared the strict rules that participants need to follow in order to remain in the program. Many viewers questioned the relationship of these videos and the [http://hsao.net/ HSA website] to the Lonelygirl15 production. Fans soon realized that the videos and site were an independent production that ran parallel to Bree’s story. Some viewers speculated that Bree was a former participant of the program due to HSA's strict policies. Others speculated that it was a cult, trying to lure students to enroll. As it turned out, HSA was a game that followed the idea of immersive fiction more that a traditional ARG. The HSA offered no dead-drops or computer codes to break. To participate in HSA, students need to register by the deadline and complete written tasks that often help them find the password to the class notebook, a password-protected message forum. Since HSA discourages students from interacting or socializing, the message forum is the place where students leave the answers to their “assignments.” Assignments range from replying to philosophical theories, making personal connections to philosophical ideas, responding to specific pieces of art, and even creating and sharing one’s own art work. | ||
Students find the assignments posted on the website. Videos either reinforce a lesson’s focus, provide insight to an area of examination or offer clues to the participants to figure out the assignment’s password. At HSA, when students solve the password and are ready to post their answer in the notebook, they are said to “Bring It” to the notebook. Students who are interested are free to post their own in-character blogs that link off the HSA website. | Students find the assignments posted on the website. Videos either reinforce a lesson’s focus, provide insight to an area of examination or offer clues to the participants to figure out the assignment’s password. At HSA, when students solve the password and are ready to post their answer in the notebook, they are said to “Bring It” to the notebook. Students who are interested are free to post their own in-character blogs that link off the HSA website. | ||
− | The head of school is a woman known as Rose Marie Crandall Crowley Kelly, who is married to Phillip Crowley (no relation to Aleister). She is a very strict, yet supportive instructor who encourages her students to do their best. She expects students to follow her rules without question, and those who have questioned her have had their IP addresses banned from the site. Assignments receive responses from Ms. Kelly and student work is exhibited on the website. | + | The head of school is a woman known as Rose Marie Crandall Crowley Kelly, who is married to Phillip Crowley (no relation to [[Aleister]]). She is a very strict, yet supportive instructor who encourages her students to do their best. She expects students to follow her rules without question, and those who have questioned her have had their IP addresses banned from the site. Assignments receive responses from Ms. Kelly and student work is exhibited on the website. |
Throughout each term, a back story emerges involving Ms. Kelly’s exploits and those who seem to trying to undo for reasons that remain unclear. The website offers clues, additional character blogs and links. At the end of the term, students are treated to a graduation ceremony video, an on-line yearbook and a certificate of completion. HSA has a small group of followers who seem to enjoy the intellectual stimulation of this game. | Throughout each term, a back story emerges involving Ms. Kelly’s exploits and those who seem to trying to undo for reasons that remain unclear. The website offers clues, additional character blogs and links. At the end of the term, students are treated to a graduation ceremony video, an on-line yearbook and a certificate of completion. HSA has a small group of followers who seem to enjoy the intellectual stimulation of this game. | ||
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Internet fans of Bree stumbled across the HSAOnline introductory and training videos hosted on YouTube. The source of the lonelyfans' speculation that Bree is/was a student of the Homeschoolers Aggregate is unknown, but several participants of the Tribute to Lonelygirl15 Phorum flocked to register in a new session to be administered by HSAOnline's strict but supportive educator, Ms. Kelly, who continually exhorts the students to "Study up!" | Internet fans of Bree stumbled across the HSAOnline introductory and training videos hosted on YouTube. The source of the lonelyfans' speculation that Bree is/was a student of the Homeschoolers Aggregate is unknown, but several participants of the Tribute to Lonelygirl15 Phorum flocked to register in a new session to be administered by HSAOnline's strict but supportive educator, Ms. Kelly, who continually exhorts the students to "Study up!" | ||
− | Ms. Kelly and the HSAOnline administrators seem very solicitous regarding the online privacy of their student families. HSAOnline appears to be recovering from some sort of major recent hack, based on some oblique comments from Ms. Kelly. | + | Ms. Kelly and the HSAOnline administrators seem very solicitous regarding the online privacy of their student families. HSAOnline appears to be recovering from some sort of major recent hack, based on some oblique comments from Ms. Kelly. <br> |
− | + | Many of the new HSAOnline students, like many of the fans of the ''lonelygirl15''-inspired internet game ''cassieiswatching'', use [http://lonelygirl15.com/forum Bukanator's forum] as a secondary clubhouse to discuss the mysterious Aggregate.<br><br> | |
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− | Many of the new HSAOnline students, like many of the fans of the ''lonelygirl15''-inspired internet game ''cassieiswatching'', use [http://lonelygirl15.com/forum Bukanator's forum] as a secondary clubhouse to discuss the mysterious Aggregate. | + | |
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− | For a short period, HSAO's director, Ms. Kelly, was institutionalized for reasons that are unclear but vaguely addressed in a video entitled [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ItOftFyMw Rose Kelly | + | For a short period, HSAO's director, Ms. Kelly, was institutionalized for reasons that are unclear but vaguely addressed in a video entitled [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ItOftFyMw Rose Kelly.] There was some speculation as to whether Ms. Kelly suffered from spontaneous combustions. During this period, students were invited along on a train trip by a mysterious host/architect. This train ride turned into a surrealistic and confusing journey that led guests nowhere. Although the lounge, library and drawing room art offered much to occupy the travelers, there was little else to do but watch as guests became frustrated with the host and left one by one. Ms. Kelly jumped off of the train part way through the trip to get back to her family, her school and the consequences she faced for some fraudulent behavior. <br><br> |
She vowed to turn things around and applied for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for her school. Back at the helm, she began planning a new term for her students focused on [http://hsao.net/school.html/ technology and art]. | She vowed to turn things around and applied for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for her school. Back at the helm, she began planning a new term for her students focused on [http://hsao.net/school.html/ technology and art]. | ||
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Blair (who is always level-headed and creative)"<ref>[http://hsao.net/final.html HSA Final Student Exhibition 2006]</ref> | Blair (who is always level-headed and creative)"<ref>[http://hsao.net/final.html HSA Final Student Exhibition 2006]</ref> | ||
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− | <h2 style="margin:0;background-color:#cedff2;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #a3b0bf;text-align:left;color:#000;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">References</h2><references/> <br> | + | <h2 style="margin:0;background-color:#cedff2;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #a3b0bf;text-align:left;color:#000;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Term 1 2007</h2> |
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+ | Students were busy at work completing a variety of [http://hsao.net/kindness.html exercises] and receiving help with class notebook passwords from [http://technologicalaspectsofart.blogspot.com Professor Boone.] However, students noticed Ms. Kelly’s absence in responding to students about their class work. Professor Boone shared some information with students in the form of a [http://hsao.net/jan30notice.jpg notice]. A [http://one.revver.com/watch/155179/flv/affiliate/29920 video] credited to The Executive Director of the [http://continue.to/tiko TiKO Foundation] explained some concern over Ms. Kelly’s last [http://one.revver.com/collections/show/113424 few video lessons], which seemed to be targeting [[Bree]] and her current situation. The video did not give specific information other than to say that Ms. Kelly needed to learn how to better serve her students. Along with the text, the video also showed firefighters battling a blazing building and an unknown man engaged in actions that appeared to be suspicious. | ||
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+ | [[Image:tiko.jpg|left|thumbnail| HSA receives funding from anonymous sponsors through [http://continue.to/tiko the TiKO Foundation]]] | ||
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[http://one.revver.com/watch/132266/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Term 1 2007 Preview]- video posted January 2, 2007<br> | [http://one.revver.com/watch/132266/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Term 1 2007 Preview]- video posted January 2, 2007<br> | ||
− | Description: Lessons from Bree- In this preview of Term 1, 2007, we will explore some important lessons such as the importance of proper planning, understanding the concept of secrecy and how to identify places appropriate for ringing in the New Year. Registration begins soon.<br><br> | + | Description: Lessons from [[Bree]]- In this preview of Term 1, 2007, we will explore some important lessons such as the importance of proper planning, understanding the concept of secrecy and how to identify places appropriate for ringing in the New Year. Registration begins soon.<br><br> |
[http://one.revver.com/watch/134313/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Questions, Answers and More Questions]- video posted January 5, 2007<br> | [http://one.revver.com/watch/134313/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Questions, Answers and More Questions]- video posted January 5, 2007<br> | ||
− | Description: (Music: Requiem by Steve Dobrogosz) HSA Term 1/2007 Sometimes life offers more questions than answers. This should never discourage us though. As we continue our search, sometimes the answers we need the most reveal themselves. Join us for our next term when we will be exploring some of life’s most challenging questions. Let us explore, grow and create together. HSA holds registration from January 6th to January 10th. Visit us at http://hsao.net for more information. <br><br> | + | Description: (Music: Requiem by Steve Dobrogosz) HSA Term 1/2007 Sometimes life offers more questions than answers. This should never discourage us though. As we continue our search, sometimes the answers we need the most reveal themselves. Join us for our next term when we will be exploring some of life’s most challenging questions. Let us explore, grow and create together. HSA holds registration from January 6th to January 10th. Visit us at [http://hsao.net http://hsao.net] for more information. <br><br> |
[http://one.revver.com/watch/137136/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline:Lessons Begin]- video posted January 9, 2007<br> | [http://one.revver.com/watch/137136/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline:Lessons Begin]- video posted January 9, 2007<br> | ||
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[http://one.revver.com/watch/139414/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Peer Interaction: Part Two]- video posted January 12, 2007<br> | [http://one.revver.com/watch/139414/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Peer Interaction: Part Two]- video posted January 12, 2007<br> | ||
− | Description: As we share our condolences with young Bree, we offer guidance and suggestions to help her maintain her purity in her current surroundings. Students, always be careful in unsupervised coed situations.<br><br> | + | Description: As we share our condolences with young [[Bree]], we offer guidance and suggestions to help her maintain her purity in her current surroundings. Students, always be careful in unsupervised coed situations.<br><br> |
[http://one.revver.com/watch/142059/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: For Shame]- video posted January 15, 2007<br> | [http://one.revver.com/watch/142059/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: For Shame]- video posted January 15, 2007<br> | ||
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[http://one.revver.com/watch/146822/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Strangers, Pin-Monkeys and Luck]- video posted January 20, 2007<br> | [http://one.revver.com/watch/146822/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: Strangers, Pin-Monkeys and Luck]- video posted January 20, 2007<br> | ||
− | Description: This lesson addresses important rules of safety. Students, you should always be cautious about who you meet. With luck, you might meet some considerate people. However, are you aware of all the risks in the world? In addition, Ms. Kelly shares her praise for Bree and her cohorts for some wise decision-making.<br><br> | + | Description: This lesson addresses important rules of safety. Students, you should always be cautious about who you meet. With luck, you might meet some considerate people. However, are you aware of all the risks in the world? In addition, Ms. Kelly shares her praise for [[Bree]] and her cohorts for some wise decision-making.<br><br> |
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+ | [http://one.revver.com/watch/150310/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: The Importance of Planning] – Video posted January 23, 2007<br> | ||
+ | Description: (I Dont Get It -Song by MRBIGSus) Planning for the future is always an important step in life. Students, here we weight some choices for your peer [[Bree]] to consider. We appreciate that you are listening. We do hope she is listening, too. <br><br> | ||
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+ | [http://one.revver.com/watch/152808/flv/affiliate/29920 HSAOnline: The Importance of Gratitude] – Video posted January 26, 2007<br> | ||
+ | Description: With much thanks to RobTomorrow for his insightful comment, we address some of the recent behavior of young [[Bree]]. [[Daniel]] and [[Jonas]] have given their devoted help to Bree. However, has she given thanks? HSA also acknowledges and thanks [[Nikki Bower]], [[ApotheosisAZ]], [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=LG15curiousGeorge Simian Liberation Front], [http://one.revver.com/find/user/colbertNgirl ColbertNationGirl] and [[PaulMark18]] for always being so polite, creative and gracious. Thank you.<br><br> | ||
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+ | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hiwe_yPJx3s HSAOnline: Hard Lessons from the Executive Director] – Video posted January 29, 2007<br> | ||
+ | Description: The Executive Director explains the absence of Ms. Kelly. Hopefully, she with some lessons of her own, she can realize her role and duty at HSA.<br><br> | ||
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[[Assignment 6- October 25, 2006]] -Final Orientation Assignment | [[Assignment 6- October 25, 2006]] -Final Orientation Assignment | ||
− | [http://hsao.net/registration.html Registration Task- November 23, 2006] -First Academic Task of Term 1: 2006 | + | [http://hsao.net/registration.html Registration Task- November 23, 2006]- First Academic Task of Term 1: 2006 |
− | [http://continue.to/openhouse | + | [http://continue.to/openhouse 2006 Assignments from Open House]- Showcase of Assignments from Term 2: 2006 |
− | [http://hsao.net/kindness.html Student Responses to Assignments]- On-Going Showcase of Assignments from Term 1: 2007 | + | [http://hsao.net/kindness.html 2007 Student Responses to Assignments]- On-Going Showcase of Assignments from Term 1: 2007 |
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Contents
HSA: The Immersive Fiction Game
Website: * The Homeschoolers Aggregate
We play by the rules. And yet information wants to be free.
HomeSchoolers Aggregate Online is a fan creation that began in October 2006 with some short, text based “advertisements” for an online program for home schooled students. The videos shared the strict rules that participants need to follow in order to remain in the program. Many viewers questioned the relationship of these videos and the HSA website to the Lonelygirl15 production. Fans soon realized that the videos and site were an independent production that ran parallel to Bree’s story. Some viewers speculated that Bree was a former participant of the program due to HSA's strict policies. Others speculated that it was a cult, trying to lure students to enroll. As it turned out, HSA was a game that followed the idea of immersive fiction more that a traditional ARG. The HSA offered no dead-drops or computer codes to break. To participate in HSA, students need to register by the deadline and complete written tasks that often help them find the password to the class notebook, a password-protected message forum. Since HSA discourages students from interacting or socializing, the message forum is the place where students leave the answers to their “assignments.” Assignments range from replying to philosophical theories, making personal connections to philosophical ideas, responding to specific pieces of art, and even creating and sharing one’s own art work.
Students find the assignments posted on the website. Videos either reinforce a lesson’s focus, provide insight to an area of examination or offer clues to the participants to figure out the assignment’s password. At HSA, when students solve the password and are ready to post their answer in the notebook, they are said to “Bring It” to the notebook. Students who are interested are free to post their own in-character blogs that link off the HSA website.
The head of school is a woman known as Rose Marie Crandall Crowley Kelly, who is married to Phillip Crowley (no relation to Aleister). She is a very strict, yet supportive instructor who encourages her students to do their best. She expects students to follow her rules without question, and those who have questioned her have had their IP addresses banned from the site. Assignments receive responses from Ms. Kelly and student work is exhibited on the website.
Throughout each term, a back story emerges involving Ms. Kelly’s exploits and those who seem to trying to undo for reasons that remain unclear. The website offers clues, additional character blogs and links. At the end of the term, students are treated to a graduation ceremony video, an on-line yearbook and a certificate of completion. HSA has a small group of followers who seem to enjoy the intellectual stimulation of this game.
This is the first time that HSA’s creator has ever been involved in such a pursuit. Participants have been forgiving and patient as her stories unfold and her skills improve.
For an explanation of this game for potential participants, see How to Play: HSA<ref>How to Play: HSA</ref> from the HSAO website.
HSA: On the Lonelygirl15 Forum
HSA | This user heeds Ms. Kelly’s call to Study up, students!. |
The Homeschoolers Aggregate appears to be a secular forum for gifted homeschoolers to receive informal assignments in and to discuss Literary Theory, Poetry, Art, and Moral and Ethical Philosophy. Whether the Aggregate is an accredited institution, and whether it supports other subjects outside the liberal arts, is unknown.
Internet fans of Bree stumbled across the HSAOnline introductory and training videos hosted on YouTube. The source of the lonelyfans' speculation that Bree is/was a student of the Homeschoolers Aggregate is unknown, but several participants of the Tribute to Lonelygirl15 Phorum flocked to register in a new session to be administered by HSAOnline's strict but supportive educator, Ms. Kelly, who continually exhorts the students to "Study up!"
Ms. Kelly and the HSAOnline administrators seem very solicitous regarding the online privacy of their student families. HSAOnline appears to be recovering from some sort of major recent hack, based on some oblique comments from Ms. Kelly.
Many of the new HSAOnline students, like many of the fans of the lonelygirl15-inspired internet game cassieiswatching, use Bukanator's forum as a secondary clubhouse to discuss the mysterious Aggregate.
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