Thing 8- Comic and Book Creation

Comic Creation

Reflection:

It is best to have an idea of what you are going to create a comic about before you go ahead and write it. It is important to know the themes though before you start brainstorming so you are aware of your options. I was really glad I watched the tutorial because that duplicate button saved me a lot of time! I liked how bright and colorful the images were.

1) Students could create a comic strip based on current events or what we read in our News 2 You newspaper. They would be able to pick the characters and words to show what they learned.

2) I could see my students creating comics on how to make a sandwich. They would be responsible for taking pictures and gathering supplies. They would also have to know how to make a sandwich! This would be considered a substitution because the pictures could just be put in a book where I could write the words to describe what is going on. I like that this way the students are responsible for all of the steps.

3) Student could create a comic on preparing to go on a field trip in our class. We could do this as a whole group activity so everyone understands what needs to be packed and brought with us on a trip, no matter how small. 

Book Creation

Reflection:

I have learned how important it is to know where to find images you are allowed to use for these types of projects. I found that to be the hardest part, finding the images. If I were to use this with my students I would have a hand out by the computer or on their desk to show them what website to use and how to save the photos so they were able to easily access them. I also learned it is better to have an idea before you start the project then to just go for it, the second way will take longer.

1) I would pick a routine for a group of students. They would be in charge of taking pictures of the important steps of the routine and how to do it. They could use the text to describe the routine taking place in the picture. In the SAMR model this would be considered an augmentation because the students would be in charge of taking the photos and deciding what is the important part of the routine.

2) Based on the ULS topic of the month students could work with an adult and create a summary of what they have learned. They could take screen shots of stories from ULS to describe the important parts.

3) Students could go around the school taking pictures of other students and staff who are following our PBIS "ROAR." The students would identify which behavior the students are following and write that below the picture. They could go on to share this with the school to show what they have learned about "ROAR."