北师大版（2019）必修第二册Unit 4 Information Technology Lesson 1 Avatars课件（10张ppt)

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Lesson1 Avatars
Unit 4
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What kind of avatar do you use online: a photo of yourself, a catoon image or something else
why did you choose it
a cute animal avatar
a cartoon character avatar
an avatar in fancy cloths
to express myself freely
to trick others
to create a real/digital identity
to avoid online safety risks
to protect myself
Example: I use a cartoon character avatar instead of a photo to protect myself online.
What would you like to learn from the article avatars
write down your questions in the diagram. Ex2
Avatars
Read and explore
Read the article. Check how many of your questions in Activity 2 are answered. Underline the answers in the text.
The avatar you choose says a lot about you. The article will help you understand your choice of avatars better.
Read the article again. Complete the information below.Ex4
Avatars Details Definition A digital image that represents an Internet user History 1980s
Late 1990s
purposes of using avatars To express oneself
To represent oneself
views Negative
Positive
The first simple 2D avatars appeard in role-playing computergames.
Avatars were being usedin web chats
The avatar you choose says a lot about your personalityand avatars let you express yourself
Avatars give you room for creativity. People can creat avatars and new identities that do not look or act like their real selves
people spend so much time in virtual worlds that they are becoing afraid of meeting people in the real world. They can also use avatars to cheat others online.
People look forward to a time when their avatar will act just like a real person and travel aroud bigger, more exciting virtual worlds
Pair Work Ask and answer questions about avatars using the information in Activity 4. Then introduce avatars to your parter.Ex5
1. What is an avatar
2. How have avatars developed over decades
3. How do people use avatars
4. What are people’s views on the use of avatars
An avatar is the digital identity you use online.
The first simple 2D avatars appeard in role-playing computergames in the 1980s. By the late 1990s, they had been used in web chats. Nowadays, avatars are evrywhere
Pair Work Ask and answer questions about avatars using the information in Activity 4. Then introduce avatars to your parter.Ex5
3. How do people use avatars
4. What are people’s views on the use of avatars
Some users worry that they are spending too much time in virtual worlds and the use of several avatars can also be a risk. Others view avatars in a more positive light. They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger, more exciting virtual worlds.
People can choose an avatar from a selection of ready-made images, or create their own images. People use avatars to express themselves. They use avatars to create new identities that did not look or act like their real selves. They also have different avatars for different situations. People also use avatars to present themselves. They use or create avatars that have similar features to their personalities and that look more orless like them and act like them. But people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life.
Group Work Think and share.Ex6
1. What does the writer mean by “the avatar you choose says a lot about your personality” Do you agree with the writer Give examples to support your opinion.
2. Can you give examples of the risks of using avatars What can you do to prevent such risks
"The avatar you choose says a lot about your personality" may mean that most people create avatars that have similar features to their personalities and look more or less like them and act like them.
We must be careful when surfing online
Complete the short text with information from the article Ex7
Avatars are digital that you use to represent yourself online. You can choose an avatar from of ready-made images, or
Although avatars haven't been around for long, they are widely used.
Avatars let you and gives you
But the use of avatars has also caused Some users worry that they are spending too much time that they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. The use of several avatars can also be as people can use avatars to
. However, many people see avatars in
identities
a selection
create your own images.
express yourself
room for creativity.
a few concerns.
in virtual worlds
a risk,
cheat others online
a positive light
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