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= = __Vokis + Wikis - Try It! You'll Like It! __
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 * Goals for the class **
 * Create a Voki
 * Build a wiki
 * Embedd a Voki in a Wiki
 * Link the wiki to your Google page


 * Examples **
 * Teresa Belnap, Heights
 * http://snowmen2012.wikispaces.com/
 * http://candycanes2010.wikispaces.com/
 * Rae Dewberry
 * http://dewberrybookreviews2011.wikispaces.com/

"A wiki is a medium in which a group of individuals can work together asynchronously on an idea and easily capture the essence in a reusable format. Technically, a wiki is a collection of hyperlinked Web pages that are assembled with wiki software. With wikis, the line between reader and contributor is intentionally blurred." (http://cais.aisnet.org/articles/default.asp?vol=18&art=1)
 * Wikis for Teaching and Learning **


 * Time to get started **
 * N o w, sign-up and create a page of your own.
 * http://www.wikispaces.com
 * Editing your wiki
 * Change the colors and theme.
 * Add text
 * Click on Edit
 * Small word processing menu bar appears
 * The focus for this class is embedding Vokis, tables and text. If you are interested in learning more about all you can with a Wiki, click on the Help button on the website.

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 * Vokis....time to build one **
 * @http://www.voki.com- create an account
 * Follow the steps for building your Voki. The first one you make can just be for fun.
 * Think about how you might incorporate using a Voki in your classroom.
 * Recording - with free account you have up to 60 seconds of time for recording
 * For this class we will be using USB headsets. You can also record directly to your laptop that has a built-n mic. If you want to do this with your students on the desktop computers in your classroom you will need external mics. We aren't able to supply them for the schools but they can be found at the Dollar store.


 * Embedding the Voki in your Wiki**
 * Link to directions: https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1oW1uGGtJ2l8gktAJtt4qgGqyEQnTjOMSNQmaSI7oHXY


 * Classroom use for teaching and learning **
 * Introduce activities
 * Provide directions (you can refer students back to the Voki time and time again.)
 * Let students use to produce short reports or presentation


 * Resources **
 * ** 20 Ways to Use Voki in Education **
 * []
 * **Lesson Plan Database from Voki**
 * @http://www.voki.com/lesson_plans.php

