Using Avatars and Speaking Characters

in our ClassroomsBy

Brian Hyland

Introduction to Animated Speaking Characters

• Wiki Avatar Introduction

*As of right now only Powerpoint 2010 has the ability to embed a Voki*

Different Website to Use

• Brian the Crast Test Dummy

• Voki• Xtranormal• Gravatar

A Look at Voki

Hot Dog Voki

Voki Continued

Voki Education

XTRANORMAL

XTRANORMAL VIDEO

GRAVATAR

Pros of Speaking Character Usage

1. We are living in a society where technology is being used by our current and future students on a daily basis. We must keep up with that.

2. They make for a very interesting and powerful way to grab the attention of our students.

3. We now have a way to extend our lessons and to allow our students to personalize their responses.

Cons of Speaking Character Usage

1. They are time extensive to create and implement correctly into a lesson.

2. The use of technology may be changing the communication technique of our students.

3. The can be expensive to use as some sites cost money to create.

Closing Thoughts

Digital Brian’s Closing Thoughts

References

• www.voki.com• www.xtranormal.com

• www.flickr.com• www.google.com• www.gravatar.com