Back To School with Bitmoji


I swear to you, yet again, dear reader, that I am NOT a paid spokesperson for Bitmoji! In fact, they haven't even answered, commented, acknowledged, or even liked ANY of my Tweets or Instagrams or blog posts where I've mentioned them. I am just a total fangirl.


A lonely neglected ignored (by them!) fangirl. Wow, that sounded pathetic & needy. Truth hurts.

But here I am again sharing something NEW that Bitmoji has brought out that I think is pretty cool for teachers! W00t!

They've created, just in time for Back to School, NEW Education themed cartoons.

With these new graphics, you can make classroom door signs, positive behavior or badge programs, run off on self-adhesive stickers for easy cute student feedback or add to your SMS Canvas messages & emails home!

You can download the Bitmoji and then add your name using PicMonkey. I've blogged before about how much I LOVE PicMonkey. (Still, not on their payroll - just a fangirl, but at least they like my Tweets now and then! They've even sent me some neat swag to give out when I keynote EdTech conferences....Unlike [cough cough] Bitmoji  #SoBitter)

If you don't have (or want Photoshop - because it's HARD!), PicMonkey is your best bet. And for some things, PicMonkey is even better! AND, it's so worth the Royale pay every year!

But these are so cute, I thought they would be really fun for ....

So, grab and download them while you can! Why? Some Bitmoji's go away. Not all of them, but usually seasonal and special topic ones. That's why I'm glad I grabbed this while I could. Even though it has my old hair.

Geeky, I know. But I'm glad I got it!  And this....


Also, some of these are from when Bitmoji did not build in a transparent background. Some, I've had to tweak myself with Photoshop Elements. Yes. I am that much of a nerd. Movie related Bitmoji's come and go.


So, when you see a super cute Book of Morman Bitmoji, or one that's either seasonal, topical, meme-tastic, or time-sensitive grab it while you can! Because tomorrow? It could be gone.


OK, maybe the Zoolander one I didn't need. But still....funny!

These Star Wars ones are still available, grab 'em while you can!


Easiest way to grab and save these? With the handy Chrome extension!

Like Bitmoji? There's a Chrome Extension for That!

See this blog post for all the details. Click title above!  
Before the Chrome Extension I would have to text someone or myself the Bitmoji I wanted to save, then I saved it to the camera roll of my phone, then I would send the image to my Flickr. If I wanted to edit it (add my bangs, make it smile, put the white dot in the eye to make it pop) I would then download it to my laptop and bring it into Photoshop. Whew! That's a lot of steps. The Chrome extension takes out like 3 of them!

Here's a great example how my New Hampshire EdTech & Librarian friend Andrew Tyler aka @atylerlibrarian used them for his Computer Lab signage. I'm continuously inspired by his work!



Using Bitmoji I created for my teachers this year a GSuite preso to customize Teacher Classroom Door signs. Some of my teachers have already jumped on the Bitmoji bandwagon, like Mr. Ewell here!

A post shared by @GwynethJones (@thedaringlibrarian) on

Some of my other cool teachers already had Bitmoji's to add to it, and they did! When needed, I helped! Feel free to Copy and customize this for your peeps!


I hope this helps! Have a Good First Week at School!



Also, have a great school year!



LOL OK, that might just be a bit much. My Dad uses that ALL the time!


He cracks me up, I'm still tickled that my 70 something parents have and use Bitmoji's! 


But then again, both my parents do like to use their technology. And I can take NO credit for it! Between classes at the Apple store and just being dang determined and smart they've taught themselves all their owntech skills. It makes me so proud of them! I also say sometimes to my staff who are as "experienced" as I am or closer to my parents age, if they can, you can!
Your Turn! 
What's your favorite Bitmoji? Do you use them in your classroom? In your School Library? Do you secretly HATE them? Any suggestions I missed?

Related Posts:

Got Bitmoji? - The Daring Librarian

Smiling About Bitmoji Books

Like Bitmoji? There's a Chrome Extension for That! 

5 Fab Ways to Animate Your EduLife! - The Daring Librarian


Other Bitmoji Resources: 
See? Cause, I'm not the only one who loves these things!

Using Bitmoji In Your Classroom – BISD Learning Technologies

from the amazingly inspiring educator Alice: 

Make Learning Better with Bitmoji - Teacher Tech - Alice Keeler

Google Classroom: Students Submit Bitmoji - Teacher Tech

from the Woke STEM Teacher: Angela McByrd  aka @wokeSTEMteacher

Beyond Snapchat: Bringing Bitmoji Into the Classroom

 This is a cool primer for Bitmoji

Thing 16: Bitmoji Fun - Cool Tools for School

SPICE UP YOUR CLASSROOM W/BITMOJI

(though I left a comment about not really using these with kids because of CIPA) However, there are lots of great ideas there... that I will steal. Shamelessly! 

 

Cheers dears!

Twitter: @GwynethJones  - IG: The Daring Librarian. Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader. Mover, Shaker, Blogger, International Ed Tech Keynote Speaker, Blogger, & Google Certified.  Geek. Cottage Owner. Ridiculously Humble. My beach blog: The Coastal Cottage DE


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  1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2021 at 5:33 PM

    I always just thought Bitmoji was used in just snapchats...but I am so thankful for your insight and look forward to utilizing this tech in my classroom!

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