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    How do we make our mark in this vast network? One thing we can do is find a way to represent ourselves when we communicate from a distance.

    We can do this by learning to harness a few of the many of Web 2.0 tools available to us.

    Hosting your own website, wiki or blog is no longer a pipe dream. There are free tools available on the web that require no specialized skills and no secret codes (html codes). We don’t have to read or write html. Just point and click.

    We need an online presence andto be able to personalize our online presence. We want to be instantly recognized by our posts and responses in wikis, blogs, Nings, on Twitter, and other digital spaces.

    There is no magic bullet. There are Web 2.0 applications that we can use to create a website and there are Web 2.0 applications that will help us to make our websites more engaging, more student-friendly, more dynamic.

    An avatar is an online character that you can personalize and use when interacting online. These avatars may be an image or an animated character that actually speaks. By using avatars we can personalize our online presence and be instantly recognized by our posts and responses in wikis, blogs, Nings, on Twitter, and other digital spaces. Your avatar is your digital presence!

    Build Yourself Wild: Conservation Society of New York Zoos and Aquariums. Great for elementary or middle school students. The site does not require registration. You or your students can build your “human” avatar, then add animal features. There are also links to the New York Zoos and Aquarium, the Conservation Society, and similar links for children.

    Unique, by Rasterboy, is another avatar site. It is easy to use and requires no email registration. It is supposed to save the image to your computer. I tried many times, but continued to get an error message. I saved my image using a screen shot, then cropped it.

    To use mywebface it does require a small download which includes a toolbar. As you install, you also need to uncheck two checkboxes that will may mywebface your default screen. Creates realistic avatars, many choices for features, etc. Although it is supposed to allow you to create an avatar from an uploaded a photograph. I did not find that feature. There is an option to download the final product to your computer. The program does not create html code to load to a website. You would have to insert the avatar as an image.

    The Mini-Mizer site creates cute, lego-like avatars. The site is easy to use and requires no registration. There is a “Regular” version and a “kid-safe” version. The only difficulty I had was actually getting to the site. If you will go from the link on the slide, it will take you directly to the Mini-Mizer site.

    Minimise-Me.com was created by Microsoft to use with Windows Live Messenger or the image may be downloaded as a JPEG. As you can see, the JPEG quality is not great for a PPT, because it was created for web use.

    Must have a Yahoo account. Really nice selection of clothing, including plus sizes if you want them, casual clothing, super hero costumes, foreign country costumes, etc. Also, avatars have many, many accessories, including choice of crutches, wheelchairs, etc. Unbelievable number of accessories, backgrounds, etc. There isn’t an option to download the avatar or create html code. It is basically to be used with Yahoo applications. It can be copied by using a screen shot and cropping.

    Voki is my favorite free avatar site. You must create an account which requires an email confirmation to use voki. The only additional item that you need to create a voki is a microphone, although you may use a telephone or use text-to-speech. (Voki is a combination of "vox", which is Latin for voice, and "Loki", which, is a prankster character in Norse Mythology.)

    Register for an account, check “I agree” and click “Finish.”

    Activate your account by clicking the link in your email verification. Login to Voki. Click “Create a New Voki.”

    Select “Head” to choose a basic head shape. Click the arrows to view the styles and scroll through the head shots to choose a face. There are many styles, such as anime, cartoon, political, animals, holiday, etc.

    Select the (head) icon to customize hair shape. Use the color chart to adjust the colors of mouth, makeup, eyes, skin, and hair.The Lip icon will allow you change the shape or style of your avatar’s mouth.  There are also mustache and beard options for male avatars. This option is grayed out if you are using female avatars. There is also small selection of hair styles.

    The “Clothing” tab will allow you to select clothes for your avatar as well. You may choose from sports, casual, dressy, and other styles. The “Bling” tab has a selection of sunshades, jewelry, etc. Click “Done” when finished.

    Select the “Tree” icon to view the background menu.

    Scroll through the images to make a selection or click the folder to the right of the “Tree” icon to browse to an image on your computer. Click “Done” when you have selected a background.You may select a ready-made background or browse to an image on your computer such as a photo of your school, a photo of the White House, etc. Click “Done” when complete.

    Click the magnifying glass icon at the right bottom corner of the avatar box to open a small box with icons to change the size and/or position of your avatar in regard to your background. Avoid clicking the “die” on the left-hand side. It is a roll the dice icon that will randomly choose everything for you.

    Give your avatar a voice by using a telephone, text to speech, or a microphone. You may also upload a previously recorded sound file on your computer.

    Plug the microphone into your computer and select the “Microphone” option. A small window will open asking you for permission to allow the program to access your camera and microphone. Click “Allow” and “Remember” and “Close.”

    Prepare a short message, no longer than 60 seconds to record. Click “Record” and begin speaking. Click “Stop” to end the recording. Test your recording. You may record it again if you do not like it. Click “Save.”

    Click “Publish” to email or create the html code to embed on your wiki or website. The publishing window will open. Use the drop-down menu by “Embed” to choose “Other.” Next, choose large or small.Click “Get Code” at the bottom of the window.

    A window will open that reads “Embed this Voki on your webpage.” Click once inside the box. Then right-click to copy the code. Click “Close.” Paste the html code into the appropriate location on your wiki or website to embed.

    Use voki to:Welcome students and other library users,talk about new books,broadcast news about upcoming events,invite faculty members to inservices and trainings, update parents. It will not download to your computer, so it cannot be inserted “live” in a PPT. However, you can using a screenshot to hyperlink to the voki on your website.

    A webcam is a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet. The easiest webcam I have used is a logitech webcam. Webcams come in several price ranges. If you goal is to create avatars, you are looking at an upper end webcam. Be sure to buy one that specifically says “Avatars,” not just “Special Effects.” In local stores, the run about $90.00. Amazon has them for around $75.00. It comes with installation software.

    Open the webcam software to pull up the menu Activate the QuickCam to the Quick Capture screenCenter the subject on the screenChoose “Avatars” or “Face Accessories” from drop down box

    I have a detailed handout on setting up and using a Logitech QuickCam available on Slideboom, along with this PPT.

    1. Click “Record Video” to begin recording2. Click “Stop Recording” to end the recordingTIPSLook directly at the cameraEnunciate clearly & distinctly with lots of facial motionHave really good lighting

    Your video will appear in “Gallery.” Double-click to view video.Your Avatar video is saved in My Documents > My Videos >QuickCam Folder

    Insert avatar into PPT using same procedure as inserting video into PPT Go to > Insert > MovieNavigate to your QuickCam folder and select video.A screen will pop up asking if you want the movie to play automatically or when clicked (I choose “When Clicked”)

    Embed avatar video into glogs, wikis, or other web applicationsUse avatars to record oral reports, editorials, make announcements, give instructions for assignments, create messages, etc.

    Hi, this is Morris the CAT. I just want to thank you for coming today.

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    Mini-Me: Creating A Digital Presence Online - Presentation Transcript

    1. “Mini-Me”
      Creating a
      Digital Presence Online
      Jan McGee, LMS, Technology Coordinator, WMHS
      Coordinator of Library Programs
      Ouachita Parish School System
      jmcgee@opsb.net
    2. With the click of a mouse
      Information is available at our fingertips
    3. With the click of a mouse
      Connectivity: Anytime, Anywhere
    4. How do we make our Mark?
    5. Use Web 2.0 Tools to create a Digital Presence
    6. Library Website or wiki
      One day. . . . . . .
      I want a website for my library.
      No longer a pipe dream!
    7. How do school libraries Compete?
    8. No Magic Bullet
    9. Avatars as a digital presence
      An Avatar is an online character that you can personalize and use when interacting online. Create avatars using:
      MyWebFacehttp://mywebface.com
      Mini-Miser Lego Avatars http://reasonablyclever.com/mini/flash/minifig.swf
      Vokihttp://www.voki.com
      BuildYourWildSelf.com http://buildyourwildself.com
      Logitech avatars using webcams
      Your Avatar is YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE!
    10. Build Your Wildself
      Great for Elementary!
      Does not require
      email registration!
      http://www.buildyourwildself.com/
    11. Unique
      http://unique.rasterboy.com/
    12. Mywebface.com
      http://home.mywebface.com/faceApp/
    13. Mini-Mizer Lego Avatar
      Has a “Regular” version & a “Kid—Safe” version
      Which eliminates guns, cigarettes and other potentially nasty stuff
      http://www.reasonablyclever.com/mini/flash/minifig.swf
    14. Minimise-me.com
      Microsoft Product
      Created to use with Windows Live Messenger or image may be downloaded
      as JPEG
      http://www.minimise-me.com
    15. Yahoo Avatars
      These avatars really ROCK!
      http://avatars.yahoo.com
    16. Voki
      Go to http://www.voki.com
    17. Register for account
      Fill in the account information, check “I agree” and click “Finish.”
    18. Create a Voki
      Activate your account by clicking the link in your email verification.
      Login to Voki. Click “Create a New Voki.”
    19. Head shape & Face
      Select “Head” to choose a basic head shape.
      Click the arrows to view the styles and scroll through the head shots to choose a face.
    20. Hair styles & Color
      Select the icon to customize hair shape.
      Use the color chart to adjust the colors of mouth, makeup, eyes, skin, and hair.
    21. Clothing & Bling
      The “Clothing” tab will allow you to select clothes for your avatar.
      The “Bling” tab has a selection of sunshades, jewelry, etc.
      Clothes
      Bling
      Click “Done” when finished.
    22. Background
      Select “Tree” icon to view background menu.
    23. Set Background
      Scroll through the images to make a selection or click the folder to the right of the “Tree” icon to browse to an image on your computer.
      Click “Done” when you have selected a background.
      Browse to an image on computer
      Click “Done”
    24. Change size and position
      Click the magnifying glass icon at the right bottom corner of the avatar box to open a small box with icons to change the size and/or position of your avatar in regard to your background.
    25. Give your avatar a Voice
      You may do this by using a telephone, text to speech, or a microphone.
    26. Using the Microphone
      Plug the microphone into your computer.
      Select the “Microphone” option.
      A small window will open asking you for permission to allow the program to access your camera and microphone. Click “Allow” and “Remember” and “Close.”
    27. Recording a message
      Prepare a short message, no longer than 60 seconds to record.
      Click “Record” and begin speaking. Click “Stop” to end the recording. Test your recording. You may record it again if you do not like it. Click “Save.”
      Press button to play
    28. Publish - Email - Embed
      Click “Publish” to email or create the html code to embed on your wiki or website.
      The publishing window will open. Use the drop-down menu by “Embed” to choose “Other.”
      Choose large or small.
      Click “Get Code” at the bottom of the window.
    29. Get Embedding Code
      A window will open that reads “Embed this Voki on your webpage.”
      Click once inside the box. Then right-click to copy the code.
      Click “Close.”
      Paste the html code into the appropriate location to embed.
    30. Enjoy your Voki
      Use voki to:
      Welcome
      Talk about new books
      Broadcast about upcoming events
      Invite faculty members to inservices and training
      Update parents
    31. Logitech Avatars with Webcam
      A webcam is a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet
    32. Creating Avatars with a Webcam
      Open the webcam software to pull up the menu
      Activate the QuickCam to the Quick Capture screen
      Center the subject on the screen
      Choose “Avatars” or “Face Accessories” from drop down box
    33. Applying Video effects
      Click green button to turn on video effects
      Button will allow you to calibrate your face
      Press Control-C to calibrate
      Position your face within the red box
      Look straight into the camera. Do not smile
      Make sure the red dots line up on your eyes and mouth
      Press Calibrate
      Accept or Retry
       
       
      Select avatar or choose Get more Video Effects
      Get More will take you to the Logitech website for more choices
      Choose avatar
      Select “open” to install avatar to your program menu
    34. Making a recording
      1. Click “Record Video” to begin recording
      2. Click “Stop Recording” to end the recording
      TIPS:
      Look directly at the camera
      Enunciate clearly & distinctly with lots of facial motion
      Have really good lighting
    35. Viewing your Video Avatar
      Your video will appear in “Gallery.” Double-click to view video.
      Your Avatar video is saved in:
      My Documents > My Videos > QuickCam Folder
    36. Avatars in PowerPoint
      Insert avatar into PPT using same procedure as inserting video into PPT
      Go to > Insert > Movie
      Navigate to your QuickCam folder and select video.
      A screen will pop up asking if you want the movie to play automatically or when clicked (I choose “When Clicked”)
    37. Web applications
      Embed avatar video into glogs, wikis, or other web applications
      • Use avatars to record oral reports, editorials, make announcements, give instructions for assignments, create messages, etc.
    38. Create your own Mini-Me!
    39. Works Cited
      “Mouse.jpeg” Image. Kingston University 2009. Kingston University, 2009. 29 August 2009. http://www.getfurther.co.uk/includes/img/10-11/benefits/mouse.jpg
      “Information Super Highway.” Image. Piedmont Photo’s photostream18 May 2008. 28 August 2009. http://static.flickr.com/2209/2504627486_d2e46c06c6.jpg
      “Picture-2.png Makeourmark.pn.g” Image. The Vent Space 23 July 2009. 5 September 2009. http://www.theventspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-2.png
      “Web2.0 591163479_d35f7b50d7.jpg.” Image. Flat Classroom Project 2008. 30 August 2009. http://flatclassroomproject2008.wikispaces.com/file/view/591163479_d35f7b50d7.jpg
      “143x141_woman_daydreaming.jpg.” Image. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. 30 August 2009. http://www.wyndham.com/cms_content/specialoffers/images/143x141_woman_daydreaming.jpg
      “superlibrarian-799090.jpg .” Image. Tompkins County Public Library News Superhero Saturday 30October 2009. 30 August 2009. http://www.tcpl.org/news/uploaded_images/superlibrarian-799090.jpg
      Kelly, Kevin. “question-mark.jpg.” Image. The Technium11 November 2007. 30 August 2009.
      http://www.kk.org/thetechnium/question-mark.jpg
      Arndt, Chris. “bullet-apple-s.jpg.” Image. Apologies Demanded Blog 13 May 2004. 4 September 2009.
      http://graphics.stanford.edu/~levoy/images/bullet-apple-s.jpg

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