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Sunday, May 9, 2010

My first Voki


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  1. Jenny StephensMay 9, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    This was so much fun to create. I thought it was quite easy too, except it did go missing the first time but I think I worked it out in the end. I found the easiest way to make the audio was to record it on garage band first and then export it as an MP3 file before uploading it. I tried the computer voices too but they sounded a bit too artificial.

    I can imagine these being a hit in the classroom! They're so much fun and it takes a while to create meaningful audio, which can be a learning activity in itself. For those students who are not as comfortable recording and listening to their own voice, they can type their words out. However, for those who prefer to express their thoughts aloud, there's an option for them too! 


    
You could use Voki's in so many different ways. Recording thoughts and opinions on different topics on a wiki would be a great way to incorporate them into a class activity. Also, they would be very beneficial in learning other languages - teachers could post class tutorials and students could respond and practice the language. Another possible use for voki's for younger years would be to monitor students reading and oral language skills.

    Everyone should definitely have a go at these - they are simple, fun and you don't know how good they are until you try them!

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  2. ness_joyMay 9, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Hey Jenny, nice voki. I love all your ideas about how to use them. Do you think it might be challenging for younger kids who are shy to express their thoughts in the 60 sec timeframe? I'm going to try making one, as soon as I have access to a computer with a mic/garage band. Your blog looks great. Can you bring me something from your herb garden one day? :)

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  3. Jenny StephensMay 9, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    A possible way to overcome this with shy younger students would be to have them talk to you, while you type their opinions. Then play it back to them and make any adjustments if necessary. But yes, it might be difficult to get them to do this at home without the encouragement of parents, friends etc. I guess the key is to get them so excited and motivated to start with that its not a problem! Oh, and I'll try to bring some herbs in one day, though they might wilt on the bus!

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