Educational comics

Learning about educational topics was something quite different but also insightful in learning how to use this type of literature as an effective learning tool. 

The 'comic life' software was great in creative your own comic but there were definitely some frustrating elements to the software.  

Other benefits of using educational comics are evident on these websites:

http://www.slideshare.net/vikgo/20-effective-ways-to-use-digital-comics-in-the-classroom

This website discusses that:

- comics are an easy way to remember information

-comics can motivate children who do not enjoy writing

-helps students organising through storyboarding and sequence

Another link that discusses further educational benefits of using comics in the classroom is:

http://www.openeducation.net/2008/01/23/innovative-teaching-comic-books-in-the-classroom/