Voki

= Voki Backchannel = include component="comments" page="Voki" limit="10" = I: Get to Know Voki =

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 * students create own accounts
 * 60 second recordings
 * voice recording via computer microphone, telephone, or text-to-speech (multi-language ability, see Voki above), audio upload
 * free
 * Voki Classroom edition
 * $29.95/year
 * 90 second recordings
 * ability to create student accounts (good for students under the age of 13)
 * classroom management feature
 * e-mail support
 * no ads

= II: Using Voki =

//Sign-up//

 * Go to [|voki.com]
 * Register
 * Fill out the form completely. Your birthday is necessary because Voki has a 13 age registriction. Make sure to accept the terms of use.
 * Go to your e-mail and open the e-mail from Voki. If you do not receive an e-mail, Voki may be caught in your firewall. Ask your IT department to allow Voki.


 * Sing in with your e-mail address and password. Hint: Check the "Remember me" box for easier future use.



//Create a Voki//

 * Go to the "Create" tab. Here you will be able to create the avatar, as well as the voice recording.
 * Choose your character. Notice the small triangle arrows. If you click on them, you will have even more options. The characters are divided into categories, e.g. VIP, politicians, animals, etc.
 * Customize your character

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//Record your voice//

 * Return to main editing page. Click on the greene "done" button
 * Record
 * Via telephone


 * Via text-to-speech


 * Via computer microphone (internal or external)


 * Via audio upload

Before you publish, you may change the background of your Voki. You can also change the color of the frame of your Voki by clicking "Players". When your Voki looks and sounds the way you like it, click "Publish" and give your Voki a name and save. Almost there...
 * Save and publish

You should see this: Click on "Close".


 * Sharing

Ready to share? Here you will find the embed code and links to various social media websites. You may also choose to just send the link via e-mail to a friend.

= III: Guided Reflectio =