Comic+Creation+&+PD

-presentation is on the ning

[|www.bitstrips.com] - multiple people CAN work on a comment at the same time (double click on the scene to delete parts of the scene - sometimes the delete key works, other times you need to drag in the trashcan)
 * teachers perspective on what's new in class is different than what the kids think is new
 * kids stuck in the middle of the battle between the mother and teacher
 * we're not teaching the way we want teachers to teach


 * Teachers can learn about technology (bitstrips)
 * Teachers can think deeply about the content (comic creation - looks light hearted on the surface but may challenge them to go deeper)
 * engaging the teachers as well
 * appeals to males

Why comic creation?
 * allows teachers to reflect on material
 * gain a deeper meaning

PD with Comics
 * forum to voice concerns in a nonthreatening environment that allows for questioning
 * You can put your thoughts out there without it being attached to you

Always start with one comic box

What's an issue we want teachers to think deeply about these days? (NO TECHNOLOGY)
 * RtI
 * differentiated instruction (coteaching) (you could assign a differnet type of learner to different groups)
 * PSSAs
 * 21st century learning skills
 * standards
 * what's one thing that aggravates teachers on a daily basis
 * laughter releases tension
 * change needs to start in the brain (emotional)

When working with teachers...... 1. Single panel 2. The real explanation underneath the comic.

Other ones: [|www.pixton.com] (won't publish any words that are [|www.comiclife.com] (comiqs - free for PC) [|www.zwinky.com] [|www.voki.com]

Go animate

Divide teacheres up by learning styles