Bitstrips for Schools
So I have been able to explore even more. I found a forum where teachers can get and share lesson ideas, get help, and request features. I had no idea this was out here for my students. I'm thinking even if I have to pay myself, it is worth it for the benefit of my students. In a simple lesson my students are creating, writing, and reading. I can incorporate the site into other subjects, also. I can have students hypothesize before a science experiment, explain math problems and create new worlds.
One of my favorite aspects of the site, is the
ability to comment on my students comic strip. the other students can also comment on each other's comics. This is a wonderful way to create an environment of encouragement and motivation. You can see in the picture above my students have already figured out how to comment, as they have commented on the strip I created to welcome them to the site.
As you can see my students have fully embraced this website. They are at home, doing
something other than playing video games or vegg-ing in front of the TV. I am sure they will
soon be showing me what I can do with Bitstrips. My goal is to invite administration to view our comics and convince them this is an amazing, untapped resource for student motivation. It is well worth the money. This has also proven to me, that there is a world of resources being developed for my students and I must always be searching for the best way to
personalize learning for them.
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