Today was the day students used the Regional Training Centre MacBooks and Comic Life to create the display/revision guides for changing life in Nazi Germany. Overall, I was pleased with the end product and the historical thought that went into the process of creating the pages. However, there were a few issues:
- Lack of time meant that I could not show the students all the features they might need. When I do something like this again, I’ll make sure I give enough time to go through the program properly.
- I did have to cajole them to think historically more than I wanted too. I think they were really excited by the activity and the technology and this detracted from the thinking process somewhat. As the lesson went on, many went into their books and notes to make sure they were using the correct information and they were making sure that the images they were using were appropriate for the subject matter. I firmly believe that when we use Comic Life again, concentration will be at the level I usually get from them as the ‘newness’ of the activity will wear off.
There were minor issues and they will be addressed. However, I thought the first attempt was pretty stunning and conveys the concept of change fantastically. What do you think?
Oh wow! Would never have thought of making posters with Comic Life. Good stuff Dr D! :0)
Thanks Kerry, but the need came from the desire to cover the huge bare wall, create a revision guide and to translate the information into a memorable image in the hope that the learning will ‘stick’! I think they did a very good job. If you come to visit, I can show you the booklet with all the images/information.
Great use of Comic Life. I’d love to see a photo of the whole wall when it’s finished. Maybe you could add it to the Classroom Displays Group http://www.flickr.com/groups/classrmdisplays/
Thanks for the comments, Linda. My display wall is still being constructed but once it is done I’ll happily share the photos.