Profile Images and Avatars
In the virtual world, there is no relying on nonverbal communication for revelations about the person conversing with you. Therefore, the impression depends, to start with, on the message imparted by the profile -- and by the picture in particular. Because people spend an increasing amount of time on computers or mobile devices, they have developed a way of quickly and automatically forming impressions of one another from profiles. Such impressions are based on open and hidden hints and, surprisingly, are quite accurate for the most part.Profile images are everywhere these days: profile images on Google Accounts, Snapchat, Instagram and online video games.
With so much our lives existing online these days, we are often expected to have a profile image or avatar* version that communicates messages about who we are as a person.
Objectives:
- We will use online technology and cameras to share images with our classmates and on BLEND.
- We will use listening, writing and oral presentation skills to communicate what we learned about our classmates.
*Academic Vocabulary:
- Profile Picture: a photo of someone's face that represents who they are using online platforms.
- Avatar: an electronic image that represents and is manipulated by a computer user in a virtual space
- Submit: turn in your work to teacher using online tools.
Product 1: Taking a headshot
The Worst Mistakes in Choosing Your Profile PictureThis article gives a good quick overview of what not to do for a profile picture.
The Worst Mistakes in Choosing Your Profile PictureThis article gives a good quick overview of what not to do for a profile picture.
BLEND Profile Image
When we use BLEND this year, there will be a place to add a profile image for yourself.
Before we get into using BLEND let's work on creating an avatar that we can use for the rest of the school year.
Options for creating a profile picture:
Here is a list of different services that you can use to create an avatar this year:
16 Personalities Test Avatar
https://avatarmaker.com
Face Your Manga
Hero Machine
Bitmoji (Must use Chrome and download a Chrome extension)
Criteria:
Submit:
When you are done making your avatar and taking your picture, download your file and submit it to the Padlet linked below:
Upload your image to Mr. Doerr's class Padlet
https://padlet.com/david_doerr/sd265v7tmr3o
Upload your image to BLEND profile image
And when you are done, choose one of your images to upload as your profile picture on BLEND.
When we use BLEND this year, there will be a place to add a profile image for yourself.
Before we get into using BLEND let's work on creating an avatar that we can use for the rest of the school year.
Options for creating a profile picture:
- Use your cell phone to take a headshot.
- Use PhotoBooth program on the computer to take a picture of yourself in class.
- Use a class camera in the classroom to take a picture.
Here is a list of different services that you can use to create an avatar this year:
16 Personalities Test Avatar
https://avatarmaker.com
Face Your Manga
Hero Machine
Bitmoji (Must use Chrome and download a Chrome extension)
Criteria:
- It can be realistic, imaginary or just fun.
- It should reflect your personality
- Keep it school appropriate.
Submit:
When you are done making your avatar and taking your picture, download your file and submit it to the Padlet linked below:
https://padlet.com/david_doerr/sd265v7tmr3o
Upload your image to BLEND profile image
And when you are done, choose one of your images to upload as your profile picture on BLEND.
