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Digital Adventures with Avatars

First ZiSP Promotional Picture by Jordy Zipdash, Flic.kr/p/dQZhfJ

Avatar- the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. It may take either a three-dimensional form,[1] as in games or virtual worlds, or a two-dimensional form as an icon in Internet forums and other online communities.

Wikipedia contributors. "Avatar (computing)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 24 May. 2014.

Role-play

Clothing Culture

Anatomy & Traits

Identity

Characterization

Adults use avatars, too!

Image:  Ulaanbaatar,  Mongolia  by  One  Laptop  Per  Child,  Flic.kr/p/4Yoxs1  

Talk about digital safety!

Reasonablyclever.com/mini/kidsafe.htm

https://voicethread.com/share/558117/

Protect students’ identities!

Doppleme.com

Motivate shy kids to

participate!

Character Texts �BuddyPoke 3D Avatar Creator IOS & Android App

BuddyPoke.com

Go on an adventure

with a peer!

Role-play historical characters

voki.com

Introduce themselves!

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Introduce themselves!

Edutopia.org/avatars

Explore virtual worlds!

“Avatars can reconstruct famous monuments such as the Coliseum or the Pantheon. Students can study the architectural details, characteristic clothing, or culture.” – Lisa Tran

NXE Avatar by Ben Ward, Flic.kr/p/5Dkjn9

Create story characters!

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Make a machinima

http://vimeo.com/15915055

Experience a virtual world as different avatars

Univ_of New_Orleans_001 by Olivia Hotshot, Flic.kr/p/5JdX4U

Make a Superhero

http://cpbherofactory.com/

Make a Superhero

http://marvel.com/games/play/31/create_your_own_superhero

Avatar creation

apps!

Create a Superhero App All Devices

http://www.theparodynetwork.com/

Character Texts �Give tours, travel tips, infomercials, etc.

Tellagami.com  IOS  &  Android  App

BitStrips FB, IOS, Android App

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