Below is my interview from the Voki blog explaining how I use this tool.
Goal
My goal with using Voki is to give every student a voice and a face in a fun and engaging way even if they only have access to a phone.
How I use Voki
Voki is a great tool that allows the 21st century student to capture, publish, celebrate and converse about any topic or subject. I love helping innovative educators use Voki. Here are some of the things they are doing.
- Students can use Voki in the revision process of their writing by recording a Voki to make sure it sounds right. If it doesn’t, simply revise and re-record.
- During publishing parties some students are uncomfortable reading their work. Thanks to Voki they can present their work without embarrassment.
- English and Foreign language Learners can use Voki by recording themselves saying dialogue or reading a passage. Listening to the Voki enables them to hear how they sound and work on fluency.
Some of my favorite things about Voki:
- It enables students who might not be proficient at writing to tell their story or share their message.
- It enables students to publish to an authentic audience in a format where others can comment and keep the conversation going.
- It gives a voice to a student who might not feel comfortable speaking publicly.
What would I add to the Voki product?
The ability to add your own Avatar either via your photo or drawing.
My favorite Voki trick
Set up pages at the end of units of study where students can share one great thing they learned. This creates a page of our learning which serves as a great reflective tool. I also suggest inviting parents, family members and others in the school to community to leave Voki comments for students.
See how other educators use Voki here.
Lisa Nielsen writes for and speaks to audiences across the globe about learning innovatively and is frequently covered by local and national media for her views on “Passion (not data) Driven Learning,” "Thinking Outside the Ban" to harness the power of technology for learning, and using the power of social media to provide a voice to educators and students. Ms. Nielsen has worked for more than a decade in various capacities to support learning in real and innovative ways that will prepare students for success. In addition to her award-winning blog, The Innovative Educator, Ms. Nielsen’s writing is featured in places such as Huffington Post, Tech & Learning, ISTE Connects, ASCD Wholechild, MindShift, Leading & Learning, The Unplugged Mom, and is the author the book Teaching Generation Text.
Disclaimer: The information shared here is strictly that of the author and does not reflect the opinions or endorsement of her employer.
