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Joan Van DuzerOctober 1, 2009
For audio call Toll Free 1-888-886-3951
and use PIN/code 988329
Engaging Millennial Students with Fun Tech: Learning with ComicsEngaging Millennial Students with Fun Tech: Learning with Comics
• Maximize your CCC Confer window.• Mute your phone (*6) if you have visitors or noise in your office.• Please note phone audio may be in presenter-only mode.• Ask questions over the phone when the presenter prompts. • Ask questions throughout presentation via the chat window.
HousekeepingHousekeeping
Adjusting your computer audioAdjusting your computer audio
1) To listen on your computer, adjust your speaker volume 2) If you’re using a phone, click on phone headset.3) To speak you’ll need a microphone or USB headset.
a) First, run the audio wizard Tools/Audio/Audio Setup Wizard.b) Second, press on the mic icon when it’s available (release when finished speaking)
Saving Files & Open/close CaptionsSaving Files & Open/close Captions
1. Save chat window with floppy disc icon
2. Open/close captioning window with CC icon
Emoticons and PollingEmoticons and Polling
1. Raise hand and Emoticons
2. Polling options
“Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, in the most delightful way ...”Mary Poppins (1964)
Types of ComicsTypes of Comics
Comic Book
Comic Strip
Cartoon
Uses for ComicsUses for Comics
© Randy Glasbergen http://glasbergen.com
Comic strip created with Comic Boom software
Comic strips created with Comic Boom software
Center for Disease Control publication “Body And Mind” (BAM) http://www.bam.gov/sub_yourLife/yourlife_comiccreator.html
From the Duke Center for the Study of the Public Domainhttp://www.law.duke.edu/cspd/comics/zoomcomic.html
Ostrom, R. (2004). Active Learning Strategies for Using
Cartoons and Internet Research Assignments in Social Studies Courses.
Editorial cartoons assigned for analysis
• Issue
• Symbols
• Exaggeration and Distortion
• Stereotypes
• Caricature
• Humor and Irony
• Background Knowledge
• Argument Presentations to class on their analysis; debate positions
Source: Cartoon News Magazine Daily Cartoonhttp://www.cartoonnewsmagazine.com/daily_cartoon.htm
Sample Lesson PlanSample Lesson Plan
As students analyze the editorial cartoon for
Context Basic elements Interpretation of icons Cartoonist’s message Persuasive techniques
used Qualities of cartooning
such as sensory, formal, expressive, technical, and judgmental
The Dirksen Congressional Center Editorial Cartoon Collectioncongresslink.org/cartoons/lessons/1960_presidential_campaign.
htm
Creating a message requires
Critical thinking Planning Concise writing Creativity = student
engagement Student engagement =
excitement!
Comic BoomComic Boom
Comic Boom Tour at toonboom.com
Comic BoomComic Boom
makebeliefscomixmakebeliefscomix
makebeliefscomixmakebeliefscomix
Toondoo.comToondoo.com
Toondoo.comToondoo.com
Comic Book Creator 2Comic Book Creator 2
Comic Book Creator 2Comic Book Creator 2
Which are you most likely to try?
A. Purchase cartoons (memory prompt)B. Create comic strips for important
concepts (make content more inviting)C. Create a comic book for important
concepts (make content more inviting)D. Students analyze editorial cartoons
(support learning activities)E. Students create comic strips or
comic books (student-generated content)
Inexpensive SoftwareInexpensive Software
makebeliefscomix.com – free! toondoo.com – free! Comic Boom (PC) - $20 Comic Life (Mac) - $28 (Amazon) Comic Book Creator 2 - $30
(AsSeenonTV)
SourcesSources
Today’s Cartoon (Randy Glasbergen) ~ $20 eachhttp://glasbergen.com
Comic Book Creator 2 from re-sellers
• AsSeenonTV http://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/comic_book_creator.html ($29.95)
Ostrom, R (2004). Active Learning Strategies for Using Cartoons and Internet Research Assignments in Social Studies Courses findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4033/is_200404/ai_n9373933
New York Times News Service Photos & Graphicshttp://cartoons.nytimages.com/index.html
The Dirksen Center’s Editorial Cartoon Collectionhttp://www.congresslink.org/cartoons/index.htm
Comic Boom tour http://www.toonboom.com/products/comicboom/
Q&AQ&A
Joan Van [email protected]
Center for Excellence in Learning & TeachingHumboldt State University707.826.4460
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