Voki

Voki

Jacob Cornish

2010

What is Voki.com?

customizable speaking avatars

text to speech recorded speech to

avatar e-mail of both with

speaking avatar

Educational Value?

ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages)

foreign language students/instructors be creative and come up with your own

Customize Your Avatar

Voki.com– CREATE or GET

STARTED– select avatar– have fun customizing

Give your Avatar a Voice (English)

Type text process and play

Use microphone Record voice process and play

Give your Avatar a Voice (Foreign Language) Google.com

– search for free translators online

Type text (English) Translate (Other) Copy/Paste translation Choose Language at

Voki.com Process and play Enjoy

Recording Your Voice - Part 1

Attach mic to PC Test mic using Windows

Sound Recorder.– Start/Programs/

Accessories/Entertainment/Sound Recorder

– Record and playback to test

Recording Your Voice - Part 2

Select the mic button Press RECORD Press STOP when

finished Press Save then DONE Press Play below the

avatar

Uploading a Recording

Create a .wav file recording using Sound Recorder or other software.

Save the file Press the Upload button Select Browse Find your file Press the Upload button Process, Play, Done

Email Speaking Avatar

Select Publish Name your Scene and

Save No need to sign up if

asked Send to a friend Fill out the form and

send

Conclusion

Voki enables listening and practice of spoken English language.

Voki enables listening and practice of spoken foreign languages

Voki can enable students to send their recorded English or Foreign Language speech to their instructors for evaluation via E-mail.

Voki has many, yet to be discovered, educational uses.

Voki can give you something to do on a rainy day.