They’re gathering to champion a local raccoon turned internet superstar — and his name is Jimothy. Jimothy’s rise from ...

Some of the best literacy learning can happen through collaboration among colleagues and peers. This past year, I was reminded of the importance of forging relationships with fellow educators as I ...

We’ve been learning through visual storytelling since the dawn of time. From cave walls to classroom whiteboards, stories, especially visual ones, stick with us. They engage, explain, and invite us to ...

Many students—and teachers (including me!)—love graphic novels. Today’s post begins a series exploring how they can be used in the classroom. Tim Smyth is an award-winning educator and ...

Once upon a time there was a teacher looking for new ways to teach old subjects. While storytelling is nothing new, it hasn’t always been applied effectively in the modern classroom. Obviously, ...

Comics can supplement traditional curriculum materials to engage more students. Research shows that combining visual and textual elements deepen student connection to lessons. Build critical thinking ...

Pixton is a comic book creator that lets students make their own avatar characters and bring them to life digitally. This is designed for use in education, with teachers and students in mind. The idea ...

Students today are digital natives who need to develop the 4 Cs—critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Comics are perfectly situated for use in developing these competencies, ...

Even if you can’t draw a stick person, you can still express yourself and tell stories through the time-honored tradition of sequential art. By J. D. Biersdorfer Got a tale to tell but don’t want to ...