Comics & Cartoons
MakeBeliefsComix (Free)
This is THE simplest comic strip creator to use in the calssroom. No login is required- simply print out the comic or email it to yourself. Bill Zimmerman is a veteran of interactive multimedia. MakeBeliefsComix is an effective literacy tool allowing children (or adults) to create comic strips in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Latin. Select from 15 fun characters with different moods and write words write in the conversation or thoughts. The teacher's resources and writing prompts blog add to the value of this resource.
GoAnimate
A very flexible animation tool that enables you to easy design and create an animated film strip. Basic available free with more options on paid version. Well suited to use by students. Requires login.
Xtranormal
Digital movie creation with voice option. Limited number of characters but the creativity options make this an exciting video tool. Create, share, edit.
ToonDoo (Free)
An easy to use cartoon creating site with various other options available. Login required. Students can easily share their work or keep it private. Very intuitive, easy to use. Contains extensive libraries of backgrounds and characters which is useful to assist students with the drawing process so they can concentrate on their story content. E.g. Bullying story examples.
Strip Designer (App) ($)
Create your own personal comic book strips using photos from your photo album or iPhone camera or draw your own sketches. Apply simple image filters to increase the impact of photos, and add speech balloons and text-boxes. This is a simple to use app with fast results. See also Lifecards from the same designer.
Comic Master
Create your own short graphic novel on this site provided by the National Literacy Trust, UK. Supported by the Reading for Life Program which has an amazing amount of online reading support resources.
