Voki

Using a website called Voki, one can access many different templates that can be given a voice, and added to websites. It will created a picture that follows your mouse and speaks a pre-recorded message when you click on the triangular play button.



Voki is a website that allows you to create an avatar, as described above, called a Voki. There are many different templates that you may add to or remove parts from until you agree with it. You can record a 90 second or less message for your Voki to say when somebody clicks on the triangular play button. The important features are free, with extra options available for the Voki "Classroom", which we have not yet explored.

When you have created your Voki, if you wish to add it to a website or blog you must click on the "Publish" button at the bottom of the GUI (Graphic User Interface, or the Voki creator). Doing so will cause a screen to appear, asking you what size you wish your Voki to be. Choose a size, and then copy the HTML and paste it into your website or blog HTML gadget. There is also an email option. WARNING: If you change your Voki, the changes will update to wherever you may have posted your Voki to.

I believe Voki is a nice tool for a welcoming message, or a quick learning tip (Maybe a fun fact). I would not use it for a lecture or long message, since you can only record messages a minute and a half long.

This is my Voki avatar, as shown on my blog.

-Create your own Voki here-