Joan Van DuzerOctober 1, 2009

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Engaging Millennial Students with Fun Tech: Learning with ComicsEngaging Millennial Students with Fun Tech: Learning with Comics

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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 Duzerjoan@humboldt.edu

Center for Excellence in Learning & TeachingHumboldt State University707.826.4460

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