Voki

=Facilitated by Dr. Hiller Spiresmedia type="custom" key="9996629" width="189" height="189" align="right" =

=I. Learning Objectives =
 *  Understand the affordances of using Voki in your content area teaching
 *  Create a Voki
 *  Brainstorm specific ways to support student engagement and learning

=II. What is [|Voki]? =

 Voki is a tool that allows users to create personalized speaking avatars. Avatars are animated representations of people. They can be used in blogs, websites, and e-mails.

=III. What are the Benefits of Voki? =
 * Speaking avatars can provide human interaction for online courses
 * Creating a Voki is an enjoyable and engaging way for students to demonstrate knowledge
 * Language teachers can use Vokis to record students speaking
 * Vokis can be e-mailed and shared through other websites such as a class wiki
 * Students can keep a log of their Vokis to show learning progression

=IV. Voki Activity =

1. Go to [|Voki] and click "Create." 2. Create your own Voki explaining (in 60 seconds) one of the following: a) your view of the Women's World Cup outcome b) your view of President Jintao's vision of education in China c) your view of school cafeteria food d) your interpretation of what you need to produce for Friday's Design Studio Showcase e) surprise us

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> 3. Once you are finished, click "Publish" and e-mail your Voki to yourself or embed it on your wiki page, a blog, or website.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> 4. Be prepared to use your Voki to share your summary with group members.

=<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19.2px;"> V. How Can I Use Voki in my Classroom? =
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17.6px;">[|Avatars in Education article]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17.6px;">Strengths/Weaknesses and Ideas
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">[|Teaching Foreign Language]
 * Voki in a Spanish Classroom (scroll down)