Storytelling

(See Comic Life for a more accessible comic tool) See what Free Technology for Teachers has to say about Chogger and other comic strip tools.

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Chogger - comic strip maker
Names: Patrick Reed and Abby Sparrow What does this tool do? Chogger can be used to create comics. Who is this tool for? Teachers – Fun way to introduce topic, use student photos, etc. Students – See below. What will be created? Comics. Are the steps clearly laid out? What should I know before I begin? What do I need to gather before I begin? What will my students accomplish using this tool? · Students will need to have uploaded photos available. · Students will need a mouse. · The tool is online. How will this Online tool help you? Your students? Potential uses include: Which curriculum links or SOL competencies could this Online Tool encourage? What are the benefits (added value) to using this Online Tool? What challenges will you face as you work with this Online Tool? · You must upload your own photos or draw your own pictures using a mouse. · The steps to create are not clearly laid out. Students will need teacher instruction. · Toolbars are not accessible. · The text options are not very accessible. · Ensuring students stay on task. · Ensuring appropriate content for school. · Difficult to email/remove from online.
 * Storyboards for creative projects
 * Visual aids/assistance for visual learners
 * Concept comics
 * Vocabulary comics
 * Final projects
 * Media standards, literary text standards, language development
 * Interactive, all students engaged.
 * Fosters creativity
 * Good for multiple learning styles (tactile, visual)
 * What questions do you have as you investigate this Online Tool? **
 * Is there more accessible tool that has the same function? (Comic Life)
 * How do you get the text function to work properly?