CREATING A VOKI

What is a Voki?

A Voki is an online tool that can be used to create a talking animated character.  Please press play on the above video to see an example of a Voki.

How To Create a Voki

You will need to go to the website http://www.voki.com and create an account then select your character and add your vocals.  It is easy to use and the instructions on the site are straightforward.

Watch this video below to get more information on how to create a Voki.

How Can A Voki Be Used in the Classroom

A Voki could be used in the classroom in many ways including:-

• Introducing a new topic to the class;
• To explain difficult topics in an easy and comical manner;
• To provide enjoyment to activities

• Students can create their own Voki and use it to display their assessments

SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Using a Voki

The strengths of using a Voki in the classroom include providing an entertaining way for students to learn while encouraging the use of ICT.  It encouragesVisual and Verbal learners as well as cognitivism theories of learning.

The weaknesses of using a Voki in the classroom may include distraction or cause students to lose focus on the actual topic but rather focus on the character in the Voki. 

The opportunities available that may overcome the weakness may include choosing a Wiki that is not a comical character but rather a simple character.

The threats that may arise from using the Voki are that students may not learn the topic.

Personal Reflections

Creating the Voki was fun and easy.  I enjoyed making the Voki and found it to be very creative.  I believe that using the Voki in the classroom will provide some enjoyment to students and make learning fun.  Students would also have fun creating a Voki.

References

• Learning Styles and Strategies - R Felder and B Solomon - online resource - Link to Learning Styles and Strategies
• ELearning Pedagogy - K Lein - online resource - link to Elearning Pedagogy
• www.voki.com