[eMINTS] avatars

[Cantrell, Gayle]

Valerie, 
The word avatar comes from Hindu philosophy of "incarnation".  I suppose
this has evolved and is a term for a person or figure used in place of a
person.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_%28disambiguation%29 
A person who doesn't like to submit their photo online can use a
graphical representation of themselves.  They can vary to express
emotions, expressions, etc.  Avatars are often used in a virtual world
such as Second Life.  

Hope this helps, 
Gayle 


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[mailto:emints-bounces at lists.emints.org] On Behalf Of Valerie Bobo
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:24 PM
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What exactly are avatars? 

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[mailto:emints-bounces at lists.emints.org] On Behalf Of Brittany Dimick
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:05 AM
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You could use clip art smiley faces.   Also what is edubolgs?  Is it
website?
Thanks,
Brittany

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[mailto:emints-bounces at lists.emints.org] On Behalf Of Julie Fessenden
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:33 AM
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Subject: [eMINTS] avatars

My class has started a blog with Edublogs.  My kids want avatars, but I
don't want to use photos.  I'm not very experienced with avatars and use
a photo for my own personal use.  Do any of you have any ideas or
suggestions for avatars for students?
Thanks,
Julie

Julie Fessenden
5th Grade
Oakwood Elementary

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