What is Voki about?

   As you have already seen in the previous entry,"wordle" is a useful tool to introduce your students to new vocabulary but there is another one which makes your presentations more dynamic and interactive: Voki. Voki is an animation website that allows you to create your own personalised speaking avatar. This Web 2.0 tool can be used in the classroom -provided that you have access to the internet- since it enables teachers and students to record themeselves on the web in their own voices.

If you want to create you own avatar, click here and follow the instructions. It's worth trying!

 When I created my avatar I thought it would be a good idea to make avatars with different accents or languages so as to bring another culture to the classroom.  Being in contact with a different accent from ours could make us aware of inclusion in the educational field. Besides, the presentation of cultural topics would give students the possibility of learning about other countries.

Have at look at my Voki and have a good time trying it yourself!