A FUN TOOL : VOKI

Voki is a free Web 2.0 tool that allows teachers and students to create talking characters.The site points out educational resources ,involved teacher-submitted lesson plans.Users can create avatars to resemble living people ,animals or cartoons as they wish. Record voices via microphone or telephone, or upload them in an audio file. Personalized characters can be shared via social media, email.Students can provide peer assesment with Voki and they can utilize Voki to many topics about English Language . There are various benefits of Voki. Firstly,it gives students a voice. They are able to express themselves by their own voice via Voki avatar.Secondly,it is motivational.As generation is different from old one.Today's children are more interested in technology,so those web sites make a sensation for students.Students' participation increases thanks to this digital platform.Finally, using Voki enhances Reading,Writing,Listening and Speaking skills.I created my own avatar ,"Aphrodite who is the ancient Godness of love and beauty.She introduces herself via Voki avatar.Here is the link :) ".   http://tinyurl.com/y9wvyf5u

http://tinyurl.com/yao5sag4 Meet my Voki character ! :)