I absolutely LOVED this activity! I've never tried or even thought about trying to create an avatar. This was a really cool activity. I didn't know what to expect. I clicked one of the links from the list provided and it took me to another list of avatar applications. I randomly chose mywebface.com. It turned out to be pretty simple to navigate. I enjoyed the process of choosing intricate details like hair, eyebrows, facial blemishes and such. I was trying to create a cartoon version of myself that was as close to reality as possible. I struggled with accomplishing this goal because none of the options for body type and facial shape were exactly right but in the end, I made an avatar I was very pleased with.
I decided to try another one of the application options. This time I wanted to have a different look. I went to an application offered through a zoo which allowed me to have fun and go crazy with avator options by attaching animal parts. Once again, I had a lot of fun making this one. I asked my 3 year old son to try. He had a blast. He chose the different parts to make up his avatar as I clicked the options. It was a great bonding experience! We both have our "wild" avatars posted on my computer.
