My students love to both read and write graphic novels. These resources are something I would absolutely use in the classroom. I was able to explore three different comic makers, and they all were a little different, but each was unique when creating a graphic novel.
Fotojet:
Fotojet is a free collage maker and graphic designer. I enjoyed using Fotojet. I was super simple to use and to share. I like how it uploads right into your google drive. Fotojet allows you to upload real photographs from the web, so you can customize your comic even more. Fotojet is student friendly and allows for students to use critical thinking skills, which is something students need. This one was probably my favorite of the three.
Pixton:
Pixton is a great tool for turning students into comic creators. It allows students to unleash their creativity while making fun, high-quality personalized comics. Pixton is free to use, however, many templates require a paid subscription. I felt limited on what I could choose from using the free version. Still, there are a lot of tools that students can easily use to create and share their comics. You can sign in right through your google drive and it is easy to share with others. This is one I would try out in the classroom!
Make Beliefs Comix:
Make Beliefs Comix is also a fun and engaging way for students to turn their storytelling into a comic. Students can choose from characters, backgrounds, objects, dialogue boxes, and much more. It seemed fairly simple to use. However, I felt that the images provided was limited. I also found it more difficult to share. From my experience, in order to share, I had to share it to a social media site or through email. I prefered how the other comic makers went straight into your google drive. Therefore, this one was my least favorite to use.
Hi Jessica, it has also been my experience that students love graphic novels and that they enjoy creating them on paper. I am looking forward to trying out these websites with my students. I think they will enjoy using technology to make their own comic strip.
ReplyDeleteHi! My students also love to read graphic novels! We have not tried creating them yet but since trying out these resources, I would love to incorporate the creation of comics in some future library lessons. Thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteHello Jessica!
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher I witness how much students enjoy graphic novels, cartoons, and comics. When creating my own comics using Fotojet, Pixton, and Make Beliefs Comix, I got to experience how much fun and creativity goes behind the creation of cartoons and comics. They are an excellent way to engage students in fun, creative, and higher order thinking activities. Great job on your comics, I really enjoyed them!