Today in class, we saw how the website toondoo.com can be used to create an effective history lesson. Toondoo allows users to create their very own cartoon strip by choosing different backgrounds, clip arts and text boxes.
At first glance, it would seem as if this type website would be most effective to teach a lesson in literature, language or reading in the primary grades. However, the way in which it was presented today in class would be very effective for a high school history class.
I believe many times, in history classes, students read the textbook but really fail to understand the meaning or context surrounding what they are reading. ToonDoo allows the student to simplify and summarize the lesson, be creative and turn it into a fun cartoon strip. I believe this use of creativity would enable the student to commit the lesson to his/her long term memory
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