Fotojet:
Fotojet requires users to create an account. The program gives you free access for seven days. Since this was my first time using the program, I did find it a little difficult. It provided me with different templates and allowed me to upload my pictures. I do believe the students would enjoy this program since it offers many fun features. Overall, it was an easy program to use once you practice. The only weakness would be that you have to pay for a membership.
Pixton:
After I created an account with Pixton, it prompted me to create my avatar. The program offers a seven-day free trial. It then gave me the option to select a template. The program has several features that I enjoyed. I was able to change the background, facial expressions, clothing, and actions. Even though the program was easy to use, I did had a hard time downloading and sharing my comic strip. It kept asking me to pay, so I had to take a screenshot of the comic strip so I could share it on my blog. Overall it's a program that the students would enjoy and would find easy to use.
MakeBeliefsComix
I was not required to create an account on MakeBeliefs Comic. The program offers limited features. While I was working on the comic, I was able to select my character, dialogue bubble, size, and position of characters and objects. It was easy to use, but the features are very limited. The one thing I did like was that it was free and easy to download.
Reflection:
Overall, the one I enjoyed the most was Fotojet. It is easy to use and has many features that the students would enjoy using. The only downfall is that it requires a plan that might be a little difficult to get the school's approval to pay for the membership. From all the three, the program that the students would enjoy the most and would find easy to use would be Fotojet.
I liked how you used two cartoons to create some of your comics. I like the interaction you created for your MakeBeliefsComix, it adds some comic relief to everything going on. I think students would love having a comic like that posted in the library. Awesome job! :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately as educators we always have to think about cost. Trying many different applications to perform the same task is key in finding the most cost effective app that also fits our budget. All of your comics are engaging.
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