BP5_Voki

My action research is still a little shaky for me. When I say shaky, I mean it’s hard to finalize and make the topic concise when I am having a hard time finding literature for the topic. As of now my action research is about differentiating instruction to be able to reach my diverse population of students. I would like to differentiate instruction using the theory of multiple intelligences and technology. I feel that the multiple intelligence theory and technology will allow me to motivate and engage my students therefore increasing student involvement in their own learning.

While researching Web 2.0 applications I found the Voki. Voki is a very interesting application. It’s humorous and definitely engaging. Voki allows the user to create an avatar using their menu of categories. The user can customize the body, clothes, props, and background of the window. The most amusing portion is adding a voice to your avatar. The user has different languages and accents to select from. This application allows the user to add a voice to the avatar through four different methods. Voki is definitely user friendly. The created avatar can be embedded to several different social networks. Anyone can add a comment on the Voki window by clicking on the comment button. Once an account is created with Voki several avatars can be created.

I can use Voki in many different assignments in my classroom. As an introduction assignment, it can be used for students to invent themselves and interact with one another by commenting on each other’s Voki. I can have students create a short speech on a topic and have them present it using their avatars. I can use it to present a topic or project. This is an application I anticipate to use to engage my student.

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