Inclusion Network May 2014
Comics Cartoons & Collages
Clever Curricular Content
Comics have always been associated with fun and creativity, with the help of online tools and apps comics can be incorporated into the learning environment to provide visually engaging opportunities to deliver content or provide opportunities for demonstration of understanding.
26 Ways to Use Comics in the Classroom
(Images of 5 Instructional strategies taken from slideshare presentation linked above.)
ELA
Science/Physics
Principals of Force
Math
Science
Geometry
Science/ELA
Over 100 Content Based Ideas of Comic "App-tivities"
Apps that Create Comics
Make Beliefs Comix
Friendstrip Kids Pro
Strip Designer - $
Rosie Comics Maker - $
Fridge Comics Maker - $
Web Based Tools for Comics...
Google Presentation
Prezi
Keynote or Powerpoint
Beyond Just Comics... APPSMASH
App-Smash: Thinglink and a cartoon, comic or collage
http://www.thinglink.com/scene/478175996999106560
http://www.thinglink.com/scene/439137186839789569
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/515598950074417152
Creating your Thinglink Image
Step 1: Create an image to use with Thinglink
Multiple tools/apps can be used to create a Thinglink image.
Step 2: Link Media through Thinglink
Linking Media to a Thinglink
What has a link? Um… pretty much anything. Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, YouTube, Prezi, Quizlet. iMovie Trailers and Puppet Pals can be exported to YouTube or a Dropbox… ScreenChomps, Tellagami’s, and Croak.its can be shared with URLs.
Beyond URLs: Here are some additional ideas of tools and media that can be linked.
· Prezi
· Smore
· Listly
· Symbaloo
· Padlet
· ePubs
· iBooks
· Croak.it
· Audioboo
· 40+ iPad Friendly Interactive Sites and Tools
· Gifs
· Desmos
Catherine Wilson
Educational Service Center - Region 20
Access to General CurriculumEducational Specialist
Email: catherine.wilson@esc20.net
Website: www.esc20.net
Location: 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210-370-5468