Since I was unable to make the MICCA conference and attend the very first STEP training due to a prior obligation, I was at a loss as to what else I could blog about in reference to technology in the classroom. I was doing my typical surfing about interesting ideas for the classroom and came across the use of Vokis and Avatars in the classroom. So I decided to add a Voki to my Wiki on the home page, but then started thinking about how the Vokis and Avatars could be used in the classroom. This would be a great way to personalize discussions and blogs. Interestingly enough, some of the reading I did on the subject is right on this website. With very specific parameters, I believe this would be something to definitely engage our high school students who already have Avatars and Vokis set up for personalized chatting purposes.
Link for article:
http://classroomlearning2.blogspot.com/2007/08/3-week-2-create-your-own-blog-avatar.html
Good Luck in creating your avatar or voki!
