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Voki Introduction Web 2.0 Tools

Voki Introduction Web 2.0 Tools. EDTC 6340 Technology Advances in PK-12 Classroom Presenter: Blanca E. Pena. Overview. What is a Voki ? Educational use Classroom Ideas Become a member Threshold rating Quick Start Instructions. What is Voki ?.

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Voki Introduction Web 2.0 Tools

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  1. Voki IntroductionWeb 2.0 Tools EDTC 6340 Technology Advances in PK-12 Classroom Presenter: Blanca E. Pena

  2. Overview • What is a Voki? • Educational use • Classroom Ideas • Become a member • Threshold rating • Quick Start Instructions

  3. What is Voki? • Voki is web 2.0 application used to create cartoon animated talking characters known as “avatars”.

  4. Educational Use • Teachers can use Voki’s to provides human interaction to on-line education. • Introduce the classroom instructions and assignments. • Instructional aid to audio/visual learners. • Interactive environment.

  5. How to become a member • Log-on at: http://www.voki.com • Click on Register (top corner) • Fill in required info. • Agree (terms & condition) • Finish

  6. Voki - Fee • Registration is Free (never a charge) • Company is based in New York • Special offers available • Downloading fee for phone may apply • Use for personal, non-commercial use only.

  7. ThresholeRating Low threshold User friendly Easy to use

  8. Classroom Use • Students can create avatars for introduction. • Student will use character form to keep their identity safe. • Students can improve their speaking and listening skills.

  9. Examples Pre-recorded message Singing message Introduction Introduction Introduction

  10. Examples - Ideas Found some links that will show you how to use this tool for instruction?TrigonometryESLForeign LanuageIntroductions on a Collaborative ProjectScienceMusic Students and teachers alike don't really know how they sound when they speak. This would give them an occasion to hear themselves. (from KarrieWeb2004_Voki)First Grade SpellingKindergarten and ELLMore integration ideas and lesson plans Source: http://thefive.tie2.wikispaces.net/Voki http://www.freeeslmaterials.com/voki.html

  11. Quick start instruction

  12. Sign-In Review Terms of Agreement (http://www.voki.com/terms_of_service.php) Note: According to Voki's terms of service children under the age of 13 need to get parents consent before using program.

  13. Customize your avatar • Oddballs • Random • VIP • Politics • Holidays • Digimon • Dogs • Cats • Classic • Toons • Anime • Animals • Edgy

  14. Give it a Voice Recording time limit is only 60 seconds. Languages: English, Bassue, Catalan, Chinese, Czeh, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Hindi, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Valencian

  15. Add Background and Player Background choices include: City views, outdoor, travel, animated, Holidays, descure, sports, and night Life. Click on Done. Player selection: you have several colors to select for the outside border. Click on Done.

  16. Publish your avatar 1. Click on Publish button 2. Title your avatar 3. Save your scene 4. Select the size and choose How and where you want to send your Avatar.

  17. Choose a destination Select Standard Web Page Copy code “Ctrl C”

  18. Embed in Wiki Insert More Plugins Interactive Media Voki speaking avatar

  19. Inserting Plugin Insert Plugin “Ctrl V” to paste code Select “Next” Loading phase

  20. How to add to Blog Once you finish you avatar, click on the dropdown menu #1 to select where you want to publish your avatar. Select #2 to select the size of your avatar. Next: Copy Code

  21. Open Your Blog Open your blog, click on “add a gadget” Paste code, Save Select HTML/Javascript

  22. Finished Product

  23. Thank you! Any Questions?

  24. Resources • http://www.voki.com • Helen Otway. January 2008. Voki avatars in the classroom. • http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/voki.com • Updated and adapted from Julz. 2007. How to Create and Add Your Voki. • http://thefive.tie2.wikispaces.net/Voki • http://www.freeeslmaterials.com/voki.html

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