Cartoon and Comics

Cartoon and Comics

Make Beliefs Comix!

Evaluation

Was the comic strip easy to create?

This site was super easy and quick to create a comic strip.  Make Beliefs Comix!  is an online tools that with just a few clicks and drops you are able to choose to create your comic strip. 

Was it easy to save?

I created it then emailed it to myself.  Once I opened the email I had the option to open or save my comic strip. 

Did the site offer enough variety?

Make Beliefs Comix!  offers a great variety of characters and background you can choose to create your own comic strip.  The comic strip library for characters, and back grounds was not much, but still it worked out.  You can change the color of the backgrounds or choose a background.  It is a free website which is great, because you don’t need to download an app for it. 

Would students be able to use it?

I feel that this website would be of great fun for students to get to create their own comic strip, but worried as far as how will they be able to take it with them.  I suppose for the older students in the elementary level, if students have access to an email they could email it to themselves or their parents.  But, overall Make Beliefs Comix! I think students would love it!   

Pixton

 

Evaluation

Was the comic strip easy to create?

Pixton was a little  bit more engaging, being that there is more backgrounds and characters or objects you can add.  You simply click-and-choose what you want to add or delete. 

Was it easy to save?

Although, the site and app are free to use, in order for you to print or download you comic you need to upgrade your account.  I was able to screen shot the comic and share that in here.  I also was able to attach the link to my comic, but you would need to have Pixton in order to view it.

Did the site offer enough variety?

Yes, the site does offer more of a variety of templates, templates, characters and fonts to work with. I loved the fact that in the backgrounds there was several library backgrounds to embed into your comic strip. 

Would students be able to use it?
I feel that students would enjoy this site/app and appreciate the fact there is an option for age controls and language to be filtered. I would highly recommend this website for educational purposes.

Link to my comic:  https://www.pixton.com/schools/from/comic/i9dxi9hs

Toondoo

Evaluation

Was the comic strip easy to create?

This website was a little more confusing, but once I got the hang of it I liked it.  Kids would enjoy using this to create their strips.   

Was it easy to save?

Yes, users it was easy to download and save as well as share. 

Did the site offer enough variety?

Yes, the site offers a wide variety of characters, colors, and backgrounds to choose from, as well as different speaking bubbles. 

Would students be able to use it?

Even though it is kid friendly I did see some characters that can be manipulated in a negative way, so not sure if it would be appropriate. 

Reflection

Overall, after practicing and creating from the three different sites I would have to say that all of them have their own positives and negatives.  Honestly, I felt like why should we need to create a comic strip, but after creating one I can see the many ways they can be beneficial as educational resources.  I feel that students and teachers could enjoy creating these comics for various different reasons to integrate into their classroom instruction.  My favorite site was Make Beliefs Comix. I feel that this website would be a great match for the students at an elementary level.  It was easy to use and safe.  I also found that they have an additional website that offers writing prompts and lesson plan ideas.

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