Voki Creator is “ a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profiles and in email messages”. It enables teachers and students to express themselves on the web in their own voice using a talking character.
"Join over two million teachers and students all over the world who have discovered the (power) of Voki. Our user-friendly interface allows you to customize the look of your avatar with a click of a mouse. Simply, choose your head, clothes, and accessories. Give your Voki a voice, and then add a background. It's that easy!"
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Watch the video below to learn more about Voki.