This is the voki I created using http://www.voki.com/. I would definitely use this tool in my own classroom because it provides learners with a fun and creative way to design their own character. In addition to this, Technoclue (http://elearninginthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/) has noted that children can post their own voki to the class blog and remain anonymous.
According to McInerney and McInerney (2006) some learners understand information more effectively if they are presented with the information in an audible format. Therefore, teachers can use a voki to supplement text, on a class website or blog, which will cater for auditory learners.
Following my first attempt to make my voki speak I was unable to understand what it was saying. A recommended solution to this is spelling words phonetically to ensure they can be understood clearly. This may be difficult for some learners who are still developing an understanding of phonics. Alternatively, children can speak into a microphone and upload their own voice by using the software already installed on the website. This would require permission from the children’s parents.
Example: During an English unit about narratives students will use www.voki.com to create their own character, with a focus on physical characteristics, and write a description of their character on the class website.
Nice Voki. I like the idea of using this during an Enlish Unit of work. This would provide students with a visual of their character that they themselves have designed. I agree with you that this is an effective tool for audio and visual learners. I beleive this provides a great hook for many KLA's
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ReplyDeleteI like the voki. Have you tried Marvin?