BP8 RILS Publication

Relevant and Innovative Learning Scenario

using Voki.com

Brief Overview:

1.     Target Audience: Third Graders in a Small Group Setting

2.     Materials:

·      Computers with Internet Access

·      Voice Recording Microphone (optional)

·      Paper

·      Pencils/Markers

3.     Objectives

At the end of this scenario, the learner will be able to:

·      Explain how to multiply by the assigned facts.

·      Recall multiplication facts.

·      Demonstrate understanding of multiplication facts by saying or typing the assigned facts.

·      Design a Voki presentation to show his/her knowledge of the assigned facts.

·      Create a Voki presentation to show his/her knowledge of the assigned facts.

·      Analyze his/her Voki presentation and peer Voki presentations for accuracy.

·      Evaluate his/her Voki presentation and peers’ Voki presentations.

1.     Procedure

a)     Begin by reviewing the rules for multiplying with the students.

b)    Brainstorm ideas together as a group for tips, tricks, and ideas to help students remember specific multiplication facts.

c)     Introduce premade Voki presentation for multiplying by three. http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=4386055&height=267&width=200

d)    Explain to students that they will create a Voki presentation to teach someone the assigned multiplication facts.  They will include the rule for multiplying by that number and the facts in that table.  They may also include tips, tricks, and ideas to help others learn the facts.

e)     Have students create a script for their Voki presentation.

f)     Have students work in small groups to peer critique scripts before actually creating the Voki presentations.  Students will help each other fix any mistakes or improve the message.

g)     Teacher will conference with each student before the student makes the Voki presentation.

h)    Show students how to create a Voki by choosing and customizing a character and giving the character a voice.  Students will use the text to voice feature or record their script to add voice.  Students will then choose a background.  The last step will be to click on Publish to email the Voki or get a code for sharing it.

i)      Each student will view his/her presentation to analyze and evaluate for accuracy.

j)      Students will view other Voki presentations to analyze and evaluate for accuracy.

2.     Web 2.0 Tool – www.voki.com

Voki.com is a tool that allows users to create a talking avatar presentation.  Users can use a text to voice feature or use his/her own voice in Voki presentations.

3.     Social Participation/Social Learning

Students will work in pairs or small groups where they will critique each other’s script before creating a Voki presentation.  At this time, they can make any changes to the script and fix anything that is incorrect.

4.     Making Connections

a)     Students must access prior knowledge of the multiplication facts in order to become fluent with the multiplication facts.

b)    Student will be engaged by using technology to study multiplication facts.  Students will be able to view the Voki presentations at anytime with the links that will be provided to them.  This will help them study the facts to help themselves become fluent.

c)     Students will be able to share their Voki presentations with friends and family members via email, printout listing of links, and/or class website.

5.     Assessment

Students will receive full credit if they:

·      included all assigned multiplication facts with the correct answer in the Voki presentation.

·      Worked well with their partner.

·      Gave constructive feedback about at least one other Voki presentation.

·      Evaluated their Voki presentation fairly.

6.     Reflection

a)     Students will evaluate their own Voki presentation and reflect on what they did well and what they would do better next time.  Students will also evaluate and give constructive feedback to their classmates about their Voki presentations.

b)    The instructor will look back at the process of this scenario and evaluate what went well, what could be improved if the lesson were repeated, and think about what new components they might add to this scenario next time.