http://innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=485&action=article
It's hard to think back to being a high or jr. high school student - Since avatars didn't exist in the world of the 70s and 80s I'm not certain how I would have reacted having the choice to change them - In general my tendency is for my avatar to optimally(no I'm not quite that young or fit) mimic my perception of real life. Students that change avatars often in order to reflect their mood or role or assignment seems a bit ungrounded and perhaps even emotionally unstable
"Whether a student has a performance task or is simply interacting with his or her peers, avatar choice aligns closely with how a student wants to be seen on that day and in that particular situation".Prior to reading this article I would have thought that most folks would pick a particular avatar look and pretty much stick with it.
Is it mentally healthy to get a virtual face job or tummy tuck depending on mood? Check out this video posted on YouTube to see someone that can't make up their mind who to be...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vUim2rA7sg
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