My first avatar!! I feel like the creator!
The introductory script I have used is just for fun and the character is appropriate for my subject area of Home Ec/Hospitality.
Avatars could be used in so many ways. In a hospitality context, an avatar could be used to instruct in many procedures which would allow the instructor to assist other students. I think this would be an enormous benefit when you have a classroom full of Year 9's cooking and asking so many questions all at once. If students could access the avatar and watch the procedure several times, pausing when necessary, then this would enable students to take some responsibility for their learning.
Using "Avatars" in a support role enmeshes with Oliver's framework illustration #2 where the template recognises the need for support which can be provided electronically whilst students are involved in the same process but are at different stages.
references: Oliver's Framework, Figure 2http://www.learningdesigns.uow.edu.au/project/learn_design.htm
Hi! It is great idea to use avatars for cooking class. They learn quickly and also enjoy to learn. Thank you for sharing great idea.
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Makiko
I love our avatar, and what a fantastic way to use it. I was amazed when I found out you could actually email them to your friends. I can see the kids in my class just loving these little fellows and I am currently thinking up some great ways to use them. Isn't technology great.
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Sharon