Web 2.0 Tool One: Voki
The purpose of this tool is to create an avatar to give a presentation in your place. You can either record your voice or type a script for the avatar.
This could be used as a secondary resource in powerpoint presentations or to add an audio recording to print. It is a great resource for languages as you can set the typed content to be read in the accent of a particular language, and in various voices.
This can help reduce barriers for both students with presentation anxieties, as they can record their presentation, and for students who experience reading difficulties, as they can access an audio recording.
This web tool does require the user to be over the age of thirteen to make their own recording, as it collects personal information. However, the site does offer a paid subscription to Voki Classroom, which allows the teacher to create student files that do not require personal information.
Voki can be accessed at: http://voki.com/
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