Pixton
Description
Pixton is a tool used to create cartoon comic strips. Pixton also gives users the ability to share and access comics made by other users to help further develop their own. Pixton uses the click-n-drag motion, which gives users a simply way to create characters, dynamic panels, props and speech bubbles all with the click and drag of their mouse. Pixton is a great tool to consider when designing WBLTs as it provides a clear and visual representation of text that is extremely simple to use.
Pixton is a tool used to create cartoon comic strips. Pixton also gives users the ability to share and access comics made by other users to help further develop their own. Pixton uses the click-n-drag motion, which gives users a simply way to create characters, dynamic panels, props and speech bubbles all with the click and drag of their mouse. Pixton is a great tool to consider when designing WBLTs as it provides a clear and visual representation of text that is extremely simple to use.
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Justification for Using this Tool
Justification 1 - Multimedia Principle
Justification 1 - Multimedia Principle
- The Multimedia Principle indicates that graphics should not be an add in once text has been written but instead critically thought of throughout the entire creation process.
- Pixton exemplifies this as graphics and texts are a major component in comic strips and both contribute to the overall product
- Without the proper consideration the comic can become difficult to understand, and will leave the impression that the material was not understood.
- This tool reinforces the idea of creating a balance between text and images and ensures that there is not an overload of text with unnecessary images and vise versa.
- Text is placed in a speech bubble, which limits the user from using a lot of text
- The Contiguity Principle explains that WBLT's need to consider a balance between the images and texts and recognizes the importance of the placement of each, Pixton is an example as users need to carefully consider placement of each to ensure the material and overall ideas are being portrayed in the most effective and efficient ways.
Strategies for Use
Strategy 1 – Retell, Reflect and Identifying Key Concepts
Strategy 1 – Retell, Reflect and Identifying Key Concepts
- Pixton can be a resourceful tool as a creative way to have students retell what they have read, reflect on the overall morals and lessons or identify key concepts in a given text.
Strategy 2 – Creating an Original Story
- Pixton can be the tool to bring a learner’s original story to life. Rather than solely working on a mini story, students can use their ideas to make a comic strip that portrays the same events in their story in a creative, effective way.
Helpful Resources
Resource 1 – How to Create A Comic Strip Using Pixton
Resource 1 – How to Create A Comic Strip Using Pixton
- This tutorial provides a detailed video that demonstrates how to create a comic strip using Pixton step-by-step. It also shows the available features that can be used when creating a comic.
- This blog post gives educators a basic outline of what the tool is and how it can be implemented in the classroom.
References
- Clark, R., Mayer, R. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction. San Francisco, CA: Wiley.
- Mayer R.E. (2014). Research-Based Principles for Designing Multimedia Instruction.