Teacher AI Avatar: The New Bitmoji Craze?

It’s been 3 years since releasing my video on creating an interactive Bitmoji classroom. During the pandemic, teachers loved creating and using their bitmoji avatar in their digital resources to personalise the online learning experience.

As AI-generated content floods the internet, we see incredible graphics created by the use of keywords and prompts. In this post, we’ll be using Canva’s Magic Studio feature, ‘Text to Image’ to create a cartoon AI image of a teacher. s this the new Bitmoji craze? Who’s to say, but one thing’s for sure – we’re excited about it!

Video Tutorial

Are the Magic Studio features free?

Whether you have a free Canva account or a Canva Pro subscription, you can access this feature. With the free account, you have up to 25 uses per month, while Canva Pro users can utilize it up to 250 times (As of 1/11/23).

In the Magic Studio, you’ll find an array of fantastic AI tools, one of which is the text generator, Magic Write, designed to accelerate your teaching prep. If you’re interested in speeding up your teaching prep with Magic Write, check out How To Use Canva AI To Save Time In Teaching.

Creating Your AI Image

1. Start by opening a new blank design in Canva.
2. Navigate to Apps, and find ‘Magic Media‘. You can also use the search bar to locate it.
3. Here, you’ll access the Text to Image tool, where you describe the image you want to create. For instance, you could use a sample prompt like:
   
   “Chibi, female teacher, 3D, long black hair, Pixar”
   
   Note: ‘Chibi’ refers to an anime style with exaggerated character features, like large eyes, a large head, and a small body.

For more tips and ideas on keywords and styles, you can download my free guide by subscribing to my newsletter. The guide includes different image examples to help you get closer to an image you’ll be happy with.

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Editing Your Image

If you like most of the image but need some tweaks, you can easily edit it. For example, you can erase a section of the image using Canva’s Magic Eraser tool. Sometimes, the AI may create something that’s not quite right, and this feature helps you make necessary adjustments. You can also add items into your image with Magic Edit. While experimenting with it, you can find creative ways to enhance your AI-generated image. Share your insights in the comments if you discover successful techniques.

Another option is to remove background and use the avatar with a transparent background. This allows you to create a sticker that you can use with your digital resoures, offering you endless possibilities.

Teaching Use Cases:

1. Digital Resources
   Use the AI-generated teacher image to personalize your digital resources. For example, you can have your teacher avatar standing and pointing at key features of your slides.
   
2. Writing or Discussion Prompts
   Create AI images to use as prompts for creative writing or class discussions.
   
3. Significant People in History
   Create AI images of significant people that are studied in class e.g. Einstein to insert into your teaching resources to make history lessons more interactive.
   
4. Themed Days (e.g., Halloween or Christmas)
   Incorporate keywords to match the theme of your lesson, creating a festive and engaging learning environment.
   
5. Teacher Stickers
   Explore how to create AI stickers for teaching purposes.

Thanks for joining us in this exciting journey of creating AI teacher images. Share your creations by tagging me on socials!