digital adventures with avatars! tips & resources for teachers
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Activities, Tips & Resources
Digital Adventures with Avatars
First ZiSP Promotional Picture by Jordy Zipdash, Flic.kr/p/dQZhfJ
Avatar- the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. It may take either a three-dimensional form,[1] as in games or virtual worlds, or a two-dimensional form as an icon in Internet forums and other online communities.
Wikipedia contributors. "Avatar (computing)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 24 May. 2014.
Role-play
Clothing Culture
Anatomy & Traits
Identity
Characterization
Adults use avatars, too!
Image: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia by One Laptop Per Child, Flic.kr/p/4Yoxs1
Talk about digital safety!
Reasonablyclever.com/mini/kidsafe.htm
https://voicethread.com/share/558117/
Protect students’ identities!
Doppleme.com
Motivate shy kids to
participate!
Character Texts �BuddyPoke 3D Avatar Creator IOS & Android App
BuddyPoke.com
Go on an adventure
with a peer!
Role-play historical characters
voki.com
Introduce themselves!
Technology4kids.pbworks.com/Voki%20Talking%20Avatars
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Introduce themselves!
Edutopia.org/avatars
Explore virtual worlds!
“Avatars can reconstruct famous monuments such as the Coliseum or the Pantheon. Students can study the architectural details, characteristic clothing, or culture.” – Lisa Tran
NXE Avatar by Ben Ward, Flic.kr/p/5Dkjn9
Create story characters!
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Make a machinima
http://vimeo.com/15915055
Experience a virtual world as different avatars
Univ_of New_Orleans_001 by Olivia Hotshot, Flic.kr/p/5JdX4U
Make a Superhero
http://cpbherofactory.com/
Make a Superhero
http://marvel.com/games/play/31/create_your_own_superhero
Avatar creation
apps!
Create a Superhero App All Devices
http://www.theparodynetwork.com/
Character Texts �Give tours, travel tips, infomercials, etc.
Tellagami.com IOS & Android App
BitStrips FB, IOS, Android App
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tars
Pearltrees.com/shellyterrell/avatars/id11846926
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