This website was very easy to navigate to and the interface inviting. A lot of color and message to click on so that you can get started with creating your cartoon comic strip. When you click on the register link and create the credential so you can begin creating a comic strip, it tells you that the email is already taken even through it is you first time. I tried different emails and password and the same message occurred. Just through trail and effort, I went to forgot password and used credential from the last register attempt, and it allow me to create a new password. After logging in, it was straight forward with creating a comic strip. The art work to choose from was average and the tools to create the comic was easy. Not the best artwork to choose from but ok enough to create a comic strip. It would not allow you to add cells and it also did not have good background content.
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Pixton.com
Pixton website and sign up and in process was fast and easy. Signing up with a free account was quick and straight to the point. Received an email to verify the account and the next moment I was in the website selecting backgrounds and characters. The interface to search for content was intuitive and easy to manage through. I was very pleased with fining the content for the idea in my head for the comic strip. It also allowed you to add more cells when you are creating your strip. This site also allows you to copy the embedded code for future blogs, websites, and social media post that you may like to do. This was easiest and most user friendly cartoon comic strip creation website.
Makebeliefscomix.com
This site was the very fast to start creating a cartoon comic site because you did not need an account to create the cartoon comic site. This site allowed you to jump right into creating a comic strip. The only draw back that I notice right away was that you must remember to download your comic strip after you are done creating it because their is now way to save it on the website. They don't host accounts. The user interface to create content was very easy to use, and straight to the point. Like another website used to create a cartoon comic strip, this one also had mediocre art work. it was also not that easy to find the content you wanted. This cause for a little frustration and creativeness in the final outcome of the comic strip.
The comic strip cartoon can be used in various ways to help aid students in how they can better us library services. The cartoons can be posted on school library webpage, social media, and other web content that attracts students. The cartoon comic strips can also be printed to had out to students. This could be used for instructions, awareness, and directions for students. It is a very creative way to bring content and new information to students in a fun way.
Valerie,
ReplyDeleteYour cartoons are very creative and ready to use in your library! I agree that one drawback with ToonDoo is that you can't add cells once you start a project, which could be an issue for kids. I also agree that Makebeliefscomix was more challenging to navigate than the other two sites. There are lots of ways this format can be used with students. I really enjoyed your post. ;0) Jill
Hi Valerie,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the graphics available on the MakeBelief site were a bit underwhelming, but adequate for those just learning to compose digital cartoons. I appreciated that all of your comics revolved around the campus library.
Nice Work!
-Johtell
Nice work here! You gave us a taste of what the comic webapps offer, and showed how you could use them to communicate in the library!
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