Comics are a great way for students to show their learning in a concise manner. They are limited to the speech/thought bubbles, but still allow for creativity and appeal to a variety of learning styles. Today I used Comic Life with my beginner Spanish class, and loved the creations that they came up with. Without being taught explicit instructions, they were able to take pictures, type words, change templates and styles, and create a wonderful, polished product.
Student Spanish Comics Using “Estar.”
From this assignment I was able to see who grasped the concepts and who still needed assistance. It provided me with addition information about creativity and knowledge about the students. Due to the ease of use, it allowed me to assist those who needed extra help with the app or with creating Spanish phrases. Additionally, exporting to another platform was easy for the students to do. Comic Life allowed for creativity, knowledge to be shared, engagement with students, and a seamless ability to create projects. My students loved using it!
It made me think about other ways in which it could be used in the classroom. Here were a few examples that I was able to find online:
Math Class
Science Class
Social Studies
The ways in which you can use this app in the classroom are endless. I’m only just scratching the surface!
Here are a few links/tips on using Comic Life in the classroom:
How to Use Comic Life in the Classroom
Comic Life
School Examples
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