This is going to be fun!  

I had just created a fun avatar for our Welcome discussion this week. 

Can't wait to try this out! But, will need a little time to think about all the criteria. So Fun!

Thanks so much, -Dr. Sky 

Kathryn Tomlinson This is great, Kathryn. I believe your students will get a kick out of it. I look forward to seeing what your Social Presence Superhero looks like! 😊

Jacob 

Interesting Exercise.

The following was the prompt I entered, however I receive a photo that that contained bias and assumed I was a male. I clarified my gender and got the one I could use.

 I have offered this activity to my learners as a prompt after the recent announcement about current AI policy and use that we faculty were asked to pass along to our students. What an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience!

Thanks So Much, -Sky

Create a comic-book cover of me as a Superhero of Social Presence. I wear [sky blue and lavender or light purple], with an emblem that symbolizes social presence: [a butterfly]. Place me in [the Ozark mountains]at [the dawn of a new day], with a [look of contentedness and bliss]. Surround me with illustrated elements that reflect my passions and how I show up for others: [ as butterflies, social media platform logos-Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X]. The cover title should feature my superhero name: [Dr. Sky], and the tagline should read: [Anything Is Possible].

This is great, Dr. Sky! While this was fun, it does highlight the bias that exists in generative AI that we must be aware of. Regarding your picture, I liked the tag line. I see social presence, its understanding and practice, makes anything possible, even if we are in an online setting and don't get the opportunity to interact with our students face to face. 

Jacob 

Jacob Aroz Thank you for your feedback and for creating this fun and interactive exercise. 

Yes, I guess Social Presence is my thing. I've been a proponent of proper use and how people learn to use innovations like social media platforms in creative and productive ways. All of my instructional design learners are urged to consider professional networking to advance their careers, especially in the Capstone course when they create a website portfolio to promote their competencies and show their work. 

My announcement is posted for tomorrow. I asked them to share their output. Can't wait to see the outcomes in our Discussion Forum for Introductions! 

Jacob, what do you think about offering this lesson prototype for a competition that is coming up? I've been brainstorming ideas for a submission, and this experience has me thinking about potential ways to share with other scholar-practitioners. Would you be interested in co-authoring a submission? 

Here is the resource/opportunity: https://journals.uwyo.edu/index.php/jtilt/article/view/9561/7023

Thanks Again for a fun and motivating way to begin our Fall Semester!

All the Best, -Sky  

Very interesting, Dr. Sky! It will be interesting to see what comes back. Why don't we connect via email ([email protected]). Have a great weekend! 😊

Jacob

Sure. Thanks for the quick reply, Jacob! 

I wear soft lavender and sage green, with an emblem that symbolizes social presence: a single, intertwined knot. Place me in a coffee shop at dusk, with an open, warm smile.

Surround me with illustrated elements that reflect my passions and how I show up for others: a tapestry of threads woven together.

The cover title should feature my superhero name: Heroine of Harmony, and the tagline should read: She listens with her heart.

Name: Seemeseeu

Powers: Seemeseeu can tell what you are feeling just by noticing your non-verbal behaviors.

Signature Look: A cape that acts as a mood ring, reflecting folks’ moods. A listening ear emblem shows on the outfit.

The Spotlight Shield:
Whenever someone starts to feel invisible or left out, Seemeseeu swirls her mood cape to cast a warm, glowing spotlight around them. This “Spotlight Shield” makes everyone notice and include the person, helping them feel instantly valued and understood.

Catchphrase: “I see you, I hear you, I’m with you!”
 Short, memorable, and perfectly aligned with Seemeseeu's mission.

Origin Story: As a child, Seemeseeu was often quiet and felt overlooked in groups. But she had a gift—she could always sense when others were feeling the same way. One day, after helping a classmate who was sitting alone, she realized her empathy and attention made a real difference. Later, her magical mood cape appeared, responding to her caring heart. From that moment on, Seemeseeu dedicated herself to fighting the villain of invisibility, making sure nobody ever felt unseen again.