Avatars
I do not allow my students to post their own pictures to their blogs, so we use avatars to represent ourselves. Below are links to the more popular avatar sites I use with my students. We save an image of our avatar using Jing, a free software available from Techsmith. Below the list of avatars are instructions on saving with Jing.
Lunaii
This site makes anime style avatars.
Unique by Rasterboy
This site is very popular amongst my students, because there are so many things you can add to your character to show your personality, like a pet, skateboard, music, etc. However, there are several "inappropriate" accessories, such as cigarettes and alcohol, so be sure to set some ground rules with your students.
Lego Blockhead Maker
Create a lego face for yourself. Add hair and facial features!
Lego Avatar (full body)
Need more than just a lego head? This is the site for you!
Mess Dudes
This is a fun website with cartoon-ish looking characters.
Harry Potter Doll Maker Site
Give yourself a wand and black robes!
Hero Factory
Make yourself a super hero, complete with a dynamic name!
Build Your Wild Self
Ever wonder what you'd look like with butterfly wings or an elephant's trunk? Here's your chance to find out!
Wimp Yourself
Turn into a character from Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
I do not allow my students to post their own pictures to their blogs, so we use avatars to represent ourselves. Below are links to the more popular avatar sites I use with my students. We save an image of our avatar using Jing, a free software available from Techsmith. Below the list of avatars are instructions on saving with Jing.
Lunaii
This site makes anime style avatars.
Unique by Rasterboy
This site is very popular amongst my students, because there are so many things you can add to your character to show your personality, like a pet, skateboard, music, etc. However, there are several "inappropriate" accessories, such as cigarettes and alcohol, so be sure to set some ground rules with your students.
Lego Blockhead Maker
Create a lego face for yourself. Add hair and facial features!
Lego Avatar (full body)
Need more than just a lego head? This is the site for you!
Mess Dudes
This is a fun website with cartoon-ish looking characters.
Harry Potter Doll Maker Site
Give yourself a wand and black robes!
Hero Factory
Make yourself a super hero, complete with a dynamic name!
Build Your Wild Self
Ever wonder what you'd look like with butterfly wings or an elephant's trunk? Here's your chance to find out!
Wimp Yourself
Turn into a character from Diary of a Wimpy Kid!