The Web 2.0 application that I chose was Voki. Using this application, you can create a personalized Voki avatar with voice that can be added to your website, profile, or blog. My tutorial using Jing demonstrates how to create the avatar. I have published my Voki, as well as the tutorial.
This was a fun application to use, and I believe my high school students will really enjoy this. There are also games that can be played with Vokis, and they could be used for teaching language and vocabulary. My first use of my Voki is to be an introduction to my Multimedia course next year. I can see these being popular with all ages.
While searching for a Web 2.0 application, I considered doing my tutorial on Big Huge Labs, Scratch, and Wallwisher. Big Huge Labs allows you to create posters, trading cards, mosaics, and magazine covers. Since my Multimedia students like to experiment with new software and applications, I have had Scratch installed in my computer lab for them to explore if they finish projects early. It introduces them to programming because they can create interactive stories, games, music, and art. Wallwisher is an online notice board maker. After searching, I chose Voki for my tutorial because it would be an application that I could implement in my classroom.
As I was posting this tutorial, I see that my video is very large. I have a widescreen that I used when I captured my screen with Jing.
As I was posting this tutorial, I see that my video is very large. I have a widescreen that I used when I captured my screen with Jing.
looks cool! can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteooooooo..... I wanna make one too!!! So cool Karen! Can't wait for the rest!
ReplyDeleteI can see your students really enjoying this! It's a lot of fun and could be a great tool to have voice and writing on different web pages! Great job and thanks!!
ReplyDeleteyou can change the size by going into the code and making it 600 and 400. This is super fun! I am going to make a punk rocker one for a class I am doing!!! love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis will be fun. I plan to use it to pass on some information to some other people. Maybe they will pay more attention..
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun to see if students would actually follow directions better from the avatar. This is SO COOL. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun and easy to use app, I just love adding sound and animation to pages. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great! The voice is robotic but it's a lot better than not having any! Great idea on removing the "e" from your last name!!
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