Voki

Voki is an interesting tool that teachers can use to make language learning a fun activity. Teachers and students can use avatars and virtual voices to present ideas. This avatar is called Voki. Teachers can make slides and use the Voki to make the presentation interesting to the students.

Get Started:

The following video shows how to create and publish an avatar in Voki.

Advantages:

1. Voki is a free tool. Teachers can use it for free besides subscribing to it. It can also be accessed from mobile phones.

2. The speaking characters can give audio input and correct pronunciation.

3. Collaborative learning is possible as students can make groups and speak through their Vokis.

4. Flashcards can help to learn vocabulary.

Limitations:

1. Voki has very limited use for creating avatars and using slides. Therefore, it can only be used for speaking and listening activities.

2. Affordances should be there in order to use Voki. For example, the classroom needs to have computer facility for the students if the teacher sets a classroom activity using Voki. 


Using in Bangladesh:

1. In Bangladesh, learners can use voki to discuss with group members in English. The teachers can make groups and ask students to practice in group either at the home or in the classroom. However, it may distract students in the classroom. Therefore, it can be a good idea to encourage students to use Voki at home.

2. Voki voice output can be used in order to improve pronunciation of a word.

3. Teachers and students can use Voki to create interesting presentations in the classroom.

The following lesson shows how the teacher can use an avatar and voice for the presentation-  https://www.voki.com/teach/lessons#LessonGroup60

Disclaimer:

The logo of voki is a registered trademark of www.voki.com and the video has been created by officialvoki.