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[|Using Avatars in the Classroom]
 * Resources links and/or class examples **


 * Strengths **
 * · ** It’s free **
 * · ** Can create up to 4 avatars **
 * · ** Can be used in blogs, forums, and other social networks **
 * · ** Can be used on documents, greeting cards, and letters **
 * · ** Can create your own group (ie. an avatar for each student in the class) **
 * · ** May print high resolution pictures upon request **
 * · ** Do not have to download anything to create avatar **


 * Weaknesses **
 * · ** No one watching the avatars to ensure they look appropriate **
 * · ** Cannot make future changes unless registered **
 * · ** Takes some time to get registration e-mail **
 * · ** Can only receive extra features if signed in **
 * · ** Cannot import things to add to your avatar **


 * Opportunities **
 * · ** Shy students can express their personalities through the avatar **
 * · ** Students can use it avatar in different ways, teaching them about new ways of using technology **


 * Threats **
 * · ** Students may make the avatar inappropriate **
 * · ** No one is monitoring the avatar **


 * Ideas for the classroom **
 * · **Students can create avatars for characters in a book they create**
 * · **Each student in the class can create their own avatar to represent them and have it in the classroom instead of a photo of themselves**