Saturday, April 20, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Week 7: Top Ten Tech Tools I Can't Live Without
Technology is a huge part of my personal life and career life. There are so many "tech tools" that I use on a daily basis. I have compiled a list of ten tech tools that I cannot live without. I will list them in "countdown mode" from #10 to #1. Hope you enjoy.
#10 - Glogster - Until ED 505, I had never used Glogster. Glogster is a Web 2.0 resource that allows students to post information about a certain topic on a virtual bulletin board. I really enjoyed using it in class, and I will probably use it in the near future for my history students.
#9 - Exam View Pro - This is a test generator tool that I use every week in my social studies classes. Exam View allows me to input test questions, and the software generates it into a nice and neat test format. Instead of trying to format a test with a word processor, Exam View does it all for you. It also has a place for an answer key, and it scrambles and reorders questions.
#8 - Twitter - Twitter is something that I use daily. I do not "tweet" a lot, but I do follow many. Twitter is a great way to communicate and learn new ideas in a simple way. Since enrolling in ED 505, I have followed many educational accounts, and I have picked up a lot of useful information. I also follow many news sites, and I am made aware of news and events the minute that they happen.
#7 - PowerPoint - PowerPoint is one of the best types of presentation software that is available. I use it at work for notes and pictures for the students to see. I teach at my church, and use it there as well. I have also used it to develop presentations in graduate school. I know that there are many types of presentation software, such as Prezi and others. PowerPoint is still my favorite.
#6 - LCD Video Projector - This tech tool is used every single day in my classroom. I use it to project images, maps, and presentations to my students. I also use it to show documentaries and educational movies to my students. ( I also have surround sound hooked up, which is pretty cool.)
#5 - Email - I use email every single day as a method of communication at work and in my personal life. I currently have 3 email accounts that I use. I use Tiger Email (UWA) for graduate work, Gmail for my personal use, and I have my work email account. I usually send or receive numerous emails every day.
#4 - Wireless Printer/Scanner - I love my wireless printer/scanner that I use at home. I have one in my classroom, but I am not hooked up to a wireless network. I love that I can sit in my living room and print or scan a document without having to hook my laptop up to it. I can also print from my IPAD through my wireless network.
#3 - My Smartphone - This is a tech tool that I use, and life would be difficult without it. I receive email, twitter updates, and access the Internet. Not to mention, I use it for calls. We do not have a land-line phone at my home, so my wife and I use our Smartphones. I also can access the Internet via my Smartphone. It is a very useful tool.
#2 - My IPAD - I take my IPAD everywhere I go. I use it at home, church, and at work(school). I love the apps that are available, via the Itunes App store. I use it at home, when I do not feel like using my laptop. It's small and really portable. I use the calendar app to keep up with my daily activities I also use many apps in my classroom, such as the "Today in History" app and "The History Channel App"
#1 - My laptop at home and desktop at work - The computer is vital in my day-to-day life. I use the computer at work to teach concepts using PowerPoint and the Internet. I use the computer to take attendance at school and to input my grades. I am also using the computer to complete my graduate work. Without the computer, I would have a more difficult time completing my masters.
#10 - Glogster - Until ED 505, I had never used Glogster. Glogster is a Web 2.0 resource that allows students to post information about a certain topic on a virtual bulletin board. I really enjoyed using it in class, and I will probably use it in the near future for my history students.
#9 - Exam View Pro - This is a test generator tool that I use every week in my social studies classes. Exam View allows me to input test questions, and the software generates it into a nice and neat test format. Instead of trying to format a test with a word processor, Exam View does it all for you. It also has a place for an answer key, and it scrambles and reorders questions.
#8 - Twitter - Twitter is something that I use daily. I do not "tweet" a lot, but I do follow many. Twitter is a great way to communicate and learn new ideas in a simple way. Since enrolling in ED 505, I have followed many educational accounts, and I have picked up a lot of useful information. I also follow many news sites, and I am made aware of news and events the minute that they happen.
#7 - PowerPoint - PowerPoint is one of the best types of presentation software that is available. I use it at work for notes and pictures for the students to see. I teach at my church, and use it there as well. I have also used it to develop presentations in graduate school. I know that there are many types of presentation software, such as Prezi and others. PowerPoint is still my favorite.
#6 - LCD Video Projector - This tech tool is used every single day in my classroom. I use it to project images, maps, and presentations to my students. I also use it to show documentaries and educational movies to my students. ( I also have surround sound hooked up, which is pretty cool.)
#5 - Email - I use email every single day as a method of communication at work and in my personal life. I currently have 3 email accounts that I use. I use Tiger Email (UWA) for graduate work, Gmail for my personal use, and I have my work email account. I usually send or receive numerous emails every day.
#4 - Wireless Printer/Scanner - I love my wireless printer/scanner that I use at home. I have one in my classroom, but I am not hooked up to a wireless network. I love that I can sit in my living room and print or scan a document without having to hook my laptop up to it. I can also print from my IPAD through my wireless network.
#3 - My Smartphone - This is a tech tool that I use, and life would be difficult without it. I receive email, twitter updates, and access the Internet. Not to mention, I use it for calls. We do not have a land-line phone at my home, so my wife and I use our Smartphones. I also can access the Internet via my Smartphone. It is a very useful tool.
#2 - My IPAD - I take my IPAD everywhere I go. I use it at home, church, and at work(school). I love the apps that are available, via the Itunes App store. I use it at home, when I do not feel like using my laptop. It's small and really portable. I use the calendar app to keep up with my daily activities I also use many apps in my classroom, such as the "Today in History" app and "The History Channel App"
#1 - My laptop at home and desktop at work - The computer is vital in my day-to-day life. I use the computer at work to teach concepts using PowerPoint and the Internet. I use the computer to take attendance at school and to input my grades. I am also using the computer to complete my graduate work. Without the computer, I would have a more difficult time completing my masters.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Week 6: 4 Social Studies Apps That Can Be Used on a Smartphone, IPOD, or IPAD
Most students and teachers have a smartphone which as the ability to download certain apps. These apps can be downloaded through the Android Market and Apple Store. There are many different apps that can be used in the social studies classrooms for educational purposes. I am going to list four important apps that can be used in a social studies classroom.
APP #1 - World Book: This Day in History - This specific app can be utilized via the IPAD. This app is an interactive multimedia calendar that displays historical events for the current day or any selected day. This app provides related media for that specific day such as photos, illustrations, music and speeches. Students can hear presidential speeches on the day of their inauguration and play sound clips from different artists on their birthdays.
APP#2 -MyCongress - This app is currently available for free on the IPAD. MyCongress gives you access to detailed information about your elected U.S. Congressional officials. You can track their news, video and Twitter feeds. You can also look up their official Congressional profile or contact them directly. MyCongress helps you get in touch with your government.
APP#3 - FactBook - This is a free app that is currently available on the Android Market for their tablets and smartphones. This app is a mobile version of the CIA World Fact Book, offering users quick and easy access to CIA World Fact Book and United Nations data and statistics that covers a wide range of statistics. Students researching a foreign country will have simple and fast access to an
incredible amount of important information.
APP#4 - History Channel - This is a free app that is fantastic, and I use it a lot as a reference in my history classes. You can watch full episodes of History Channel series. You can also explore the "topics section" for a selection of short video clips about some of the most fascinating categories of history. Examples of some of the categories are American Civil Ware, American History, American Revolution, Ancient History, Berlin Wall, Bet You Didn't Know, Black History Month, British History, Cold War, Coroners Report, First Ladies, Great and Telling Tales, Hidden History, Deconstructing History, Invention, Korean War and much much more. This a very beneficial app, especially the "bet you didn't know category"
Please feel free to enjoy these apps if you are a social studies teacher or if you just love learning new things.
APP #1 - World Book: This Day in History - This specific app can be utilized via the IPAD. This app is an interactive multimedia calendar that displays historical events for the current day or any selected day. This app provides related media for that specific day such as photos, illustrations, music and speeches. Students can hear presidential speeches on the day of their inauguration and play sound clips from different artists on their birthdays.
APP#2 -MyCongress - This app is currently available for free on the IPAD. MyCongress gives you access to detailed information about your elected U.S. Congressional officials. You can track their news, video and Twitter feeds. You can also look up their official Congressional profile or contact them directly. MyCongress helps you get in touch with your government.
APP#3 - FactBook - This is a free app that is currently available on the Android Market for their tablets and smartphones. This app is a mobile version of the CIA World Fact Book, offering users quick and easy access to CIA World Fact Book and United Nations data and statistics that covers a wide range of statistics. Students researching a foreign country will have simple and fast access to an
incredible amount of important information.
APP#4 - History Channel - This is a free app that is fantastic, and I use it a lot as a reference in my history classes. You can watch full episodes of History Channel series. You can also explore the "topics section" for a selection of short video clips about some of the most fascinating categories of history. Examples of some of the categories are American Civil Ware, American History, American Revolution, Ancient History, Berlin Wall, Bet You Didn't Know, Black History Month, British History, Cold War, Coroners Report, First Ladies, Great and Telling Tales, Hidden History, Deconstructing History, Invention, Korean War and much much more. This a very beneficial app, especially the "bet you didn't know category"
Please feel free to enjoy these apps if you are a social studies teacher or if you just love learning new things.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Week 5: The Importance of a Good Digital Citizen
The use of the internet is significantly more common in our society today than ever before. People use it to pay bills, watch movies, and purchase items. More and more people are using the internet as a means of communication and research. Individuals need to be aware of the guidelines of being a good digital citizen. Being a good digital citizen is just simply behaving in a good manner while using the internet. People need to be reminded that there is a certain protocol that one must follow while using the internet for communication and research.
One of the number one ways that individuals use the internet is through social media. Social media includes sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. These are great sites in which individuals can communicate with family members, friends, and acquaintances These sites can allow for great conversation and information, but people need to be aware that these sites can sometimes be abused. Being a good digital citizen, involves following some simple guidelines when using social media sties. For example, one does not need to post any personal information that they would not want anyone to know on Facebook and Twitter. Addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers DO NOT need to be posted unless one knows the person and others cannot view the information. (I would still be careful) Also, one needs to make sure that they do not "flame" online. "Flaming" means that you are expressing negative emotion through your posts on the web. This can cause major problems because people who read the post might take offense to what is written.
Being a good digital citizen also involves how to research information properly from the web. One needs to always cite sources when quoting from someone on the web. Plagiarism is a big problem on the web, because it is so easy for people to "cut and paste" items straight off websites and claim it as their own. There are numerous websites just as turnitin.com that learning institutions are using to fight against plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Having a good digital reputation is so important for one to have. It is important because individual's digital reputations are so easily lost. It is very important that one watches what he or she posts online because the posting could come back to haunt you. Many employers are now checking Facebook and Twitter accounts of possible employees. Something that was mentioned in a post could cost one a job or an advancement. Always remember that nothing posted online is gone forever.
Its always good to be reminded about being a good digital citizen.
One of the number one ways that individuals use the internet is through social media. Social media includes sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. These are great sites in which individuals can communicate with family members, friends, and acquaintances These sites can allow for great conversation and information, but people need to be aware that these sites can sometimes be abused. Being a good digital citizen, involves following some simple guidelines when using social media sties. For example, one does not need to post any personal information that they would not want anyone to know on Facebook and Twitter. Addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers DO NOT need to be posted unless one knows the person and others cannot view the information. (I would still be careful) Also, one needs to make sure that they do not "flame" online. "Flaming" means that you are expressing negative emotion through your posts on the web. This can cause major problems because people who read the post might take offense to what is written.
Being a good digital citizen also involves how to research information properly from the web. One needs to always cite sources when quoting from someone on the web. Plagiarism is a big problem on the web, because it is so easy for people to "cut and paste" items straight off websites and claim it as their own. There are numerous websites just as turnitin.com that learning institutions are using to fight against plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Having a good digital reputation is so important for one to have. It is important because individual's digital reputations are so easily lost. It is very important that one watches what he or she posts online because the posting could come back to haunt you. Many employers are now checking Facebook and Twitter accounts of possible employees. Something that was mentioned in a post could cost one a job or an advancement. Always remember that nothing posted online is gone forever.
Its always good to be reminded about being a good digital citizen.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Week 4: 3 Kinds of Material Generators That I Have Used or Would Use
As I was reading the assigned portion in Roblyer and Doering's book, Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, I noticed many material generators that I have used in my classroom and will use in the future. I have only selected three to describe.
(1) One of the examples in the text that I currently use in the classroom is a computer-based testing system or a test generator software. I use a program that is called Exam View Pro. Exam View Pro allows me to input any kind of test question (multiple-choice, matching, short answer, completion, and essay) and it formats automatically to the paper. All I have to do is input the question, input the answers, and the software formats the questions and answers so that it looks in sync on the page. Using Exam View Pro, I also have the opportunity to import questions from the textbook in all three of the courses that I teach. This is often times called a test bank. Exam View Pro also allows for spell check, and it also scrambles the questions. You can also develop several different versions of the test that you are giving. Teaching is really demanding, and the more help that you can receive in generating test is very beneficial. I love using this program!
(2) Another type of material generator that I use in the classroom is web-design software. I have been using this type of software for the past 5 years. Our school system subscribes to the website development program known as Teachersites. Everyone in our system has the ability to create their own website. I try my very best to keep mine updated. The software is extremely easy to navigate. I am allowed to edit, import pictures, blog, and upload files. A lot of the times when a student misses numerous days, I will put PowerPoint notes up on the website, and the student can go to it and print them out. It is also user friendly for the student as well. It is very important for the student to be accustomed to using a teacher website because the chances are very high that they will enroll in an online class at high school or college.
(3) One type of material generator software that I would love to use more in class is worksheet and puzzle generators. Students, no matter how old they are, seem to love completing puzzles. Students love working word finds and crossword puzzles. A lot of the times I give just vocabulary words for the students to define and write. If I could have a good puzzle generator, then they would probably become more interested in the content. After reading the text, I did a quick Google search of online vocabulary puzzle generators, and I am going to try to use them in the near future.
(1) One of the examples in the text that I currently use in the classroom is a computer-based testing system or a test generator software. I use a program that is called Exam View Pro. Exam View Pro allows me to input any kind of test question (multiple-choice, matching, short answer, completion, and essay) and it formats automatically to the paper. All I have to do is input the question, input the answers, and the software formats the questions and answers so that it looks in sync on the page. Using Exam View Pro, I also have the opportunity to import questions from the textbook in all three of the courses that I teach. This is often times called a test bank. Exam View Pro also allows for spell check, and it also scrambles the questions. You can also develop several different versions of the test that you are giving. Teaching is really demanding, and the more help that you can receive in generating test is very beneficial. I love using this program!
(2) Another type of material generator that I use in the classroom is web-design software. I have been using this type of software for the past 5 years. Our school system subscribes to the website development program known as Teachersites. Everyone in our system has the ability to create their own website. I try my very best to keep mine updated. The software is extremely easy to navigate. I am allowed to edit, import pictures, blog, and upload files. A lot of the times when a student misses numerous days, I will put PowerPoint notes up on the website, and the student can go to it and print them out. It is also user friendly for the student as well. It is very important for the student to be accustomed to using a teacher website because the chances are very high that they will enroll in an online class at high school or college.
(3) One type of material generator software that I would love to use more in class is worksheet and puzzle generators. Students, no matter how old they are, seem to love completing puzzles. Students love working word finds and crossword puzzles. A lot of the times I give just vocabulary words for the students to define and write. If I could have a good puzzle generator, then they would probably become more interested in the content. After reading the text, I did a quick Google search of online vocabulary puzzle generators, and I am going to try to use them in the near future.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Week 3: Five Types of Instructional Software
Instructional software is a great tool that is available to help teachers teach concepts in their content. There are many different types of instructional software in education today. The following are the five types of instructional software that are used the most in classrooms today. Some parts of the information was gathered for chapter 3 in M.D. Roblyer's and Aaron Doering's book, Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. I have also included hyperlinks of examples of each type.
The Five Types of Instructional Software used in the Classroom:
(1) Drill and Practice Software - This type of software provides exercises in which students work examples, and they receive feedback on their correctness. Drill and Practice involves "Flash Card Activity", "Chart fill-in Activities", "Branching Drills", and "Extensive Feedback Activities". A couple of positives about "Drill and Practice" software is that it provides immediate feedback. When students practice skills on paper, they are not immediately informed on how well they did. "Drill and Practice" software provides that immediate feedback. It also provides motivation. A lot of times, students by be concerned about their handwriting. A negative of "drill and practice" would be to use it to introduce new concepts of reinforcing and practicing new ones.
Quizlet provides software that is good for any learner (see link below)
Ex. http://quizlet.com/
(2) Tutorial Software - This software is an entire instructional sequence on a topic, similar to classroom instruction. Tutorials are usually geared toward learners who can read well and who are older. Some tutorials are aimed at younger learners to explain and demonstrate concepts with graphics or audio directions with screen displays. One huge benefit of using tutorial software is that it is self-contained. Students sit down in front of a computer, activate the software, and be taught the concepts needed. One negative of using tutorial software is that it delivers directed instruction, thus taking away the student's ability to create a "hands on" project.
Mathtutor offers great tutorial software for students to learn math concepts in grades 6-12. (see link below)
Ex. http://www.mathtutor.com/
(3) Simulation Software - A computerized model of a real or imagined system that is designed to teach how the system works. There are procedural simulations that teach sequences of steps to perform certain procedures A flight simulator would be an example. There are also situational simulations that give students hypothetical situations and expect them to react. An example would be participating in an stock buying/selling software. One positive example of simulation software is that it gets the students involved placing them in control of things. One negative is that simulation software should be used to supplement other "hands on" projects or experiments.
One example of simuation software would be something geared towards the stock market where students could learn to buy and sell stocks. (see link below)
Ex. http://www.smg2000.org/
(4) Instructional Game Software - Software that has game-like rules and implements competition in learning concepts. There a numerous benefits of using instructional game software in the classroom. It makes learning fun, instead of being dry and boring. It also makes learning more engaging and motivational Students love to compete and win, and this is why so many love educational games. One major negative of using gaming software in the classroom is that sometimes it creates chaos. I'm all for letting students interact with each other, but many times it does more harm than good. One must gauge the classroom environment before implementing many types of gaming software.
Schoolforge.net offers a wide variety of games in different content areas. (see link below)
Ex. https://schoolforge.net/education-software/educational-games
(5) Problem Solving Software - This software is designed practice solving various types of content problems. One key benefit in using this software is that it provides visualization in math problem solving. In teaching math concepts, a teacher could implement this software to provide the way to solving the problem. One downfall of problem solving software mentioned in the text is that a lot of companies who manufacture problem solving software often times mislabel their product. Basically this means that it was not intended has problem solving software.
An example would be EMsolution Arithmetic which helps students learn problem solving skills and grasping math concepts (see link below)
Ex. http://www.emteachline.com/eng/fc10.htm
The Five Types of Instructional Software used in the Classroom:
(1) Drill and Practice Software - This type of software provides exercises in which students work examples, and they receive feedback on their correctness. Drill and Practice involves "Flash Card Activity", "Chart fill-in Activities", "Branching Drills", and "Extensive Feedback Activities". A couple of positives about "Drill and Practice" software is that it provides immediate feedback. When students practice skills on paper, they are not immediately informed on how well they did. "Drill and Practice" software provides that immediate feedback. It also provides motivation. A lot of times, students by be concerned about their handwriting. A negative of "drill and practice" would be to use it to introduce new concepts of reinforcing and practicing new ones.
Quizlet provides software that is good for any learner (see link below)
Ex. http://quizlet.com/
(2) Tutorial Software - This software is an entire instructional sequence on a topic, similar to classroom instruction. Tutorials are usually geared toward learners who can read well and who are older. Some tutorials are aimed at younger learners to explain and demonstrate concepts with graphics or audio directions with screen displays. One huge benefit of using tutorial software is that it is self-contained. Students sit down in front of a computer, activate the software, and be taught the concepts needed. One negative of using tutorial software is that it delivers directed instruction, thus taking away the student's ability to create a "hands on" project.
Mathtutor offers great tutorial software for students to learn math concepts in grades 6-12. (see link below)
Ex. http://www.mathtutor.com/
(3) Simulation Software - A computerized model of a real or imagined system that is designed to teach how the system works. There are procedural simulations that teach sequences of steps to perform certain procedures A flight simulator would be an example. There are also situational simulations that give students hypothetical situations and expect them to react. An example would be participating in an stock buying/selling software. One positive example of simulation software is that it gets the students involved placing them in control of things. One negative is that simulation software should be used to supplement other "hands on" projects or experiments.
One example of simuation software would be something geared towards the stock market where students could learn to buy and sell stocks. (see link below)
Ex. http://www.smg2000.org/
(4) Instructional Game Software - Software that has game-like rules and implements competition in learning concepts. There a numerous benefits of using instructional game software in the classroom. It makes learning fun, instead of being dry and boring. It also makes learning more engaging and motivational Students love to compete and win, and this is why so many love educational games. One major negative of using gaming software in the classroom is that sometimes it creates chaos. I'm all for letting students interact with each other, but many times it does more harm than good. One must gauge the classroom environment before implementing many types of gaming software.
Schoolforge.net offers a wide variety of games in different content areas. (see link below)
Ex. https://schoolforge.net/education-software/educational-games
(5) Problem Solving Software - This software is designed practice solving various types of content problems. One key benefit in using this software is that it provides visualization in math problem solving. In teaching math concepts, a teacher could implement this software to provide the way to solving the problem. One downfall of problem solving software mentioned in the text is that a lot of companies who manufacture problem solving software often times mislabel their product. Basically this means that it was not intended has problem solving software.
An example would be EMsolution Arithmetic which helps students learn problem solving skills and grasping math concepts (see link below)
Ex. http://www.emteachline.com/eng/fc10.htm
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Web 2.0 Resources
I recently completed the Web 2.0 activity for my ED 505 class. I honestly had an enjoyable time creating activities using these new and interactive resources. The following are examples of Web 2.0 resources that I used to complete the project. I will also provide links to the projects for your viewing. Please copy and paste them into your browser.
(1) Bubbl.us - Bubbl is a tool in which at teacher can create online concept mapping to assist in brainstorming ideas. I really enjoyed using bubbl.us because I draw terrible circles by hand, but this allows perfect circles to be created with ideas in them. So this is a easier and "neater"way of concept mapping.
My World War 2 Concept Map -
(2) Glogster - This is the first time that I used the resource called Glogster, but it will not be the last. Glogster allowed me to create a wall with all kinds of resources about World War 2. I was fun to create, and I can really see me implementing it with my students in the future.
My glogster - http://ktaylor139.edu.glogster.com/kyletaylor-glogster
(3) Animoto - I also used the resource Animoto for the very first time. I made an Animoto on remembering Pearl Harbor. Animoto was a quick and easy method to make a video. I have used other movie maker software in the past, but Animoto is probably the easiest that I have ever dealt with.
My animoto - http://animoto.com/play/DT6Q0Y0KApF1M60U09PRIw
(4) Voki - Voki was my favorite Web 2.0 resource, and it was my free choice. Voki is where one can create an "avitar" or a character to say things. I loved it. I created an "Uncle Sam" character to speak about World War 2. I also created a girl Voki, and she spoke about being a Holocaust survivor. It was awesome to use, and I can really see my students using it when they have to research a person or event in history.
My Voki Links
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=7425767&height=267&width=200
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=7425850&height=267&width=200
(1) Bubbl.us - Bubbl is a tool in which at teacher can create online concept mapping to assist in brainstorming ideas. I really enjoyed using bubbl.us because I draw terrible circles by hand, but this allows perfect circles to be created with ideas in them. So this is a easier and "neater"way of concept mapping.
(2) Glogster - This is the first time that I used the resource called Glogster, but it will not be the last. Glogster allowed me to create a wall with all kinds of resources about World War 2. I was fun to create, and I can really see me implementing it with my students in the future.
My glogster - http://ktaylor139.edu.glogster.com/kyletaylor-glogster
(3) Animoto - I also used the resource Animoto for the very first time. I made an Animoto on remembering Pearl Harbor. Animoto was a quick and easy method to make a video. I have used other movie maker software in the past, but Animoto is probably the easiest that I have ever dealt with.
My animoto - http://animoto.com/play/DT6Q0Y0KApF1M60U09PRIw
(4) Voki - Voki was my favorite Web 2.0 resource, and it was my free choice. Voki is where one can create an "avitar" or a character to say things. I loved it. I created an "Uncle Sam" character to speak about World War 2. I also created a girl Voki, and she spoke about being a Holocaust survivor. It was awesome to use, and I can really see my students using it when they have to research a person or event in history.
My Voki Links
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=7425767&height=267&width=200
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=7425850&height=267&width=200
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