Thing 7: Image Generators

I was very excited to try the different Image Generators. The first I tried was Wordle. I decided to make one with different words relating to state symbols of Texas. I pasted some text, and then generated the Wordle. I am sure that students would love to use Wordle because of the different designs and colors that it generates. Students will be able to see the different words, that can guide them as they research information.

I next visited the Glogster site and I took the tour around the site to learn more about it. It seems like a great idea for students to use in the classroom. The site allows students to create a multimedia poster with images, animations, attachments, and much more; in addition, it is appropriate for all age-groups because students can drag and drop to create their poster. Turning in a poster online is different to turning in a cardboard poster because students will not be limited to text and pictures they would have found online, but also could include videos, music, graphics, and much more in creative positioning in the Glog. I think that teachers still need to remind students that their content should be relevant and appropriate to what they are reporting on, and that they should not lose focus on adding images or other components that do not address their topics. Below is my own Glog!

The last site I visited was Voki. I created my own avatar and it was a lot of fun. The first time I saw Voki was in this class, so I was excited to create my own. I am sure students who love cartoons would have fun creating their own character. Listening to the avatar speak definitely makes the message seem more important and interesting. Voki is a site that I will continue to use in my future classroom.