2. GizmozVoki First known as Talking Headz Developed by Gizmoz CEO, Eyal Gever in 2003 Vox + Loki = Voki "Vox" is Latin for voice. "Loki" is a prankster character in Norse Mythology. Developed by Oddcast in 1999

3. GizmozVoki  Free Account  Animated Avatars  20 Second Record Time  Text to Speech  Upload Real Photos  Stand Alone Movies  Shareable  Free Account  Animated Avatars  60 Second Record Time  Text to Speech  Record from Phone  Web Based  Shareable

4.  Teachers can use avatars to introduce content or vocabulary.  Students can create avatars that are similar in looks or personalities and record a message that tells about themselves.  Students can use the speaking avatars to practice and listen to their speech.  Students can create an avatar that resembles a character from a story, add a setting and give it speech.  Students can present point of view on an event.