Comic+Creators

= Comic Creators  =

On this page, we decided to create a list of web sites you can visit to make comics and incorporate comics into your classroom. These are the actual sites where you and your students will be able to create comics.

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 * __Pixton__**

//Pros and Cons//: Complex variety of tools to make comics, web site is scaffolded so good for beginner, intermediate, and advanced. One negative aspect is that if you want full usability, you need to pay for it. Individual teachers or districts must subscribe to the schools site.

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 * __Bitstrips__**

//Pros and Cons//: Very similar to Pixton - similar features and versatility. Many options for individualizing characters and scenes and manipulating details. I ndividual teachers or districts must subscribe to the schools site. The regular web site is not appropriate for students as it contains material (for example, alcohol-related props) that is inappropriate.

__**Make Beliefs Comix**__ []

//Pros and Cons//: Free. No login necessary. Easy for younger students to use. Simple interface and fewer features.

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 * __ToonDoo__**

//Pros and Cons//: Free. User-friendly but fewer options than Pixton and Bitstrips. Targeted towards younger users in elementary and middle school.

__**StripGenerator**__ []

//Pros and Cons//: Free. Easy to use. Can be easily uploaded to YouTube or Facebook from the program. Requires a login. Some material may not be suitable for all ages since there is an option to check whether you are 18+ to access all content when registering.

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 * __ComicMaster__**

//Pros and Cons//: Free. Requires a login. Use for creating short graphic novels with manga-style backgrounds, characters, and special effects. More appropriate for upper elementary students and older.

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 * __Professor Garfield's Comics Lab__**

//Pros and Cons//: Targeted towards elementary-age students. Easy to use and includes how-to videos. Characters are limited to Professor Garfield and his friends.

Additional Resources Check out this web site article: [|6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Comics] Check out this great article that includes comic creation tools and activity ideas: [|Using Comic Editors with Kids] Check out this LiveBinders site on comics creation: [|Cool Comic Creators] Check out these tips and tools for using comics: [|Comics in the Classroom: 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources for Teachers] Check out this Scoop.it! page: [|Web Tools: Comics and Cartoons] Check out this blog post from the Daring Librarian: [|Creating a Comic Life]

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