Vokis

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The tool I have explored is referred to as a Voki. This tool holds a valuable place within learning. The classroom is made up of many different students, each hold their own attitudes, values and beliefs. Furthermore, each student brings something different to learning; they all have different needs. Needs range from social/emotional to specific needs due to a disability of some sort.

Vokis allow the learning manager to modify the learning of a particular focus for students.It is necessary to keep in mind that the curriculum should never be altered to suit the students needs and capabilities; it should be modified. Vokis can be introduced in conjunction with a learning contract where students can work at their own pace. Furthermore, Vokis can be altered to suit students personal interests. For instance students with Asperger's where a common symptom is a deep interest in a particular topic, i.e., star wars.

This tool can be seen to be a valuable tool for independent work (group or individual) and requires low teacher responsibility, thus allows the teacher to work one on one with students whom may need further assistance. This tool can be used amongst all key learning areas and is valuable to distance learning or for instance moodle/blackboard (used within this course)

Vokis can be seen as very inclusive, catering to different learning styles, intelligences and diverse needs.