Avatars

=From Suzie Vesper= = = =Why use Avatars?=

Many teachers and parents have concerns about having photos of children published online. By having the children create an online character (called an avatar), they can still have a visual identity while not compromising their safety. It also gives children the chance to have a different persona which may help raise the confidence of some children.

[|WeeMee]
Make your own WeeMee character using this site which you can then embed onto other sites.

[|Voki]
[|**Get a Voki now!**]

This site allows you to create an avatar that you can record your voice into; a sort of visual podcast which you can then embed on blogs and wikis.

[|Meez]
Again, another site where you can create a 'virtual' you.

[|Become a Simpsons' Character]
While the Simpsons movie website is up and running, you can turn yourself into a Simpsons character. There is a link on the top of the screen.