1. (a Web 2.0 Tool)
Myra Lipsey
FRIT 8132
Web 2.0 Advocate Assignment

2.  A Voki is a talking picture or avatar.
 It can be used by students and teachers for
different reasons.
 A Voki can grab attention of its viewers
 A Voki can keep students engaged in
learning.

3.  Vokis can help students who are shy or reluctant
to get up in front of their peers to give an oral
book report.
 Voki can allow them to complete a requirement
of an oral presentation in a more comfortable
way.
 Voki can help some students who are reluctant to
get up in front of their peers to give an oral book
report. Voki can allow them to complete a
requirement of an oral presentation in a more
comfortable way.
 Voki can also be used by teachers to introduce a
lesson. Students can view the Voki from home
since this tool is web-based.

4.  Voki can also be used by teachers to
introduce a lesson.
 Students can view a Voki from home since
this tool is web-based.

5.  An article by Huang and Lin states
that, “Vokis increase opportunities for oral
practice and metalinguistic awareness. Vokis
offer students extra opportunities to practice
speaking. Students noted that online
recordings enabled them to rehearse and
self-monitor the tone and pronunciation of
their own speech, as well as having the ability
to wait to submit their recording only when
they felt satisfied with it.”

6.  Voki also offers a different kind of
presentation appeal for students of all ages.
Students and teachers can create a variety of
avatars for various presentations.
 Voki is available at all times, so students who
are absent can view presentations of other
students, or teacher created
lessons, whenever they return, or while at
home.

7.  National Educational Technology Standards
for students (#4 Technology communications
tools) state that students should use a variety
of media and formats to communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences.
 Standard #3 (Technology productivity tools)
states that students use technology tools to
enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.

8. Voki needs to be unblocked.
I hope you will consider this request. It can be
a great tool for all teachers across our county!

9.  Huang, C., & Lin. C. (2011). Enhancing classroom
interactivity and engagement, CFI. Learner’s
perceptions of the application of Web 2.0 technology.
British Journal of Educational Technology, 42
(6), E141-E144, dol:10.1111/j.1467-8535. 2011.
01219.x
 Lamb, A. (2012). Technology Swarms for Digital
Learners. Teacher Librarian, 39(5), 67-72.
 Wade, W. (2012). Online Learning Today: What
Works, What Doesn't. Community College
Week, 24(13), 4.