Avatars

Avatars are a creative way for students to express themselves. For some, getting in front of a camera is daunting. This provides another avenue for sharing/learning.

  • Autobiography

  • Biography of ANYONE

  • Digital Storytelling

  • Book reports

  • PSAs

  • News Reports

Tools:

Avatar Maker

Website:

https://avatarmaker.com/

Bitmoji

A Bitmoji is a virtual representation of YOU. These virtual peeps can be used as digital stickers, in Google Classroom, Slides, Docs, and even in email.

Step 1: Download the Bitmoji app on your phone, create and account and make a Bitmoji. The video below explains how.


BLABBERIZE

Upload a photo, draw on a mouth, and record.

Potential uses: character studies, book reports, biographies

Website: https://edu.blabberize.com/


DoppleMe - Free Avatar Maker

Website:

http://doppelme.com/

Powderpuff Yourself

Website:

https://powerpuffyourself.com/#/en

VOKI

Customize a virtual you. You must create an account to save the Voki. Vokis can be embedded into websites or the link can be shared out.

Website:

http://www.voki.com/

Noteworthy: Voki has an educational version, called Voki Classroom. Not free, but worth exploring.

https://blog.voki.com/2015/09/26/5-innovative-ways-to-use-voki-in-the-classroom-by-guest-blogger-tyler-hart/

Wimp Yourself

Website:

http://www.wimpyourself.com/