For as long as I can remember I've been using avatars to teach Internet safety. It's a fun and engaging way to teach students the importance of protecting their identities when they are online and a great prelude to using a variety of web 2.0 tools to support the curriculum.
Make a 'Wallace & Gromit' like clay Avatar of yourself or your class with this superb tool. Great if you are not able to show photos of your children on the Internet. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools
Voki is an animation website . It is “ a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profiles and in email messages”. This web2.0 tool is very important in education as It enables teachers and students to express themselves on the web in their own voice , using a talking character.
Design your own great looking cat to use as an avatar or clip art. Use 'Print Screen' to grab. The rest of the site is worth exploring for clip art of more furry friends.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools
Is there a place beyond the physical world where we may go as avatars? Where do we get together with our friends and family, go to concerts together, pursue hobbies, work, shop...? Many are looking forward to such a "metaverse". We simply explain.
Is there a place beyond the physical world where we may go as avatars? Where do we get together with our friends and family, go to concerts together, pursue hobbies, work, shop...? Many are looking forward to such a "metaverse". We simply explain.
Create an avatar and connect with Your Digital Self through multimedia. Create links to whatever it is that helps you define your digital self. This is fun! . Revisit it often and link to your favorites. Turn it in and receive a badge.