Comic+Software

PRESENTING IN THE CLASSROOM: Bitstrips and Comic Life

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 * Bitstrips - A wonderful WEB TOOL for creating comics **
 * Activating your Account**
 * * go to [|www.bitstripsforschools.com]in any web-browser
 * click on link "Ontario Teachers - Activate your account"
 * Select school board and school from drop down list
 * enter work email address (needs to end with granderie.ca)
 * fill out the form requesting your name and email and choose a password
 * click on "sign up now" button
 * OSAPAC Info:**

= Comic Life - // A wonderful __SOFTWARE PROGRAM__ for creating comics //= Located on our Network and on your Netbook media type="custom" key="12360962"
 * ** Comic Life ** lets you create comics, picture albums, how-to, etc. The // easy-to-use // interface integrates seamlessly with a photo collection. Drag in your pictures, captions, lettering text (‘ ** ka-blam! ** ') and speech balloons and more. You can even use a webcam within Comic Life to make a comic on the spot.

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 * Comic Life in Education: **

Great guides on Resource tab []
 * OSAPAC Info: **

@http://comiclife.com/education || media type="youtube" key="b_83FgdOlM0" height="196" width="240" ||
 * More on Comic Life - Comic Life in Eduction (particularly like the section on sourcing images) **

= Comic Life vs. Bitstrips (Strengths & Weaknesses - My Opinion) =

Comic Life
__// STRENGTHS //__ __WEAKNESSES__ >
 * perfect for organizing and manipulating layouts //(your perfect graphic organizer)//
 * text features are wonderful and easily manipulated
 * great for multiple page projects and assignments
 * no clip-art or characters to use (all pictures need to be captured or imported)
 * stored locally and limited home access

Bitstrips
__// STRENGTHS //__ __WEAKNESSES__
 * //work and edit anywhere (with web access)//
 * many characters and props to chose from
 * share and receive feedback from others
 * frames are difficult to re-size and manipulate
 * completely web-based (reliable connection required)

=__ EXAMPLE PROJECT IDEAS __=