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See Tap into the World of Comics #2: Comic Version
•New uses for comics have been added
•Online Comics used
•Games used to create comics
•List of resources at the end of the presentation
•Character Creators used
http://www.slideshare.net/shend5/tap-into-the-world-of- comics-2comic-version
Comics have always been associated with fun and creativity. With the help of many online applications and resources, there are many ways to tap into the excitement of comics to help engage students in learning.
The comic making process itself offers many learning opportunities and with the incorporation of content delivery, comics can provide an effective tool for teaching and learning.
The next slide outlines some possible learning outcomes from making comics.
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Literacy |
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Skills |
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Computer |
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Comics |
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a story |
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Sequencing |
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Solving |
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Storytelling |
Here are some online comic creators you may wish to use. They range in creativity levels, graphics availability and age suitability. You will have to decide which site is best suited for your students and the proposed activity.
For more information on comic creators go to
http://www.slideshare.net/ shend5/online-comic- creators
Students can learn new processes and skills by creating an instruction manual.
This could be used for activities which involve building, safety, cooking, science, craft making and any other practical activity.
Students might use their own images for the comic or use a comic creator and give the directions using dialogue.
http://www.howtoons.com/
This site provides many comics which provide instructions.