We’ve seen the Newt and John pair in an earlier blog post on this site, but what do you say to meeting another pair? John and Furrie. John has had a wild imagination and a zany sense of humour for…
Using Comic Life for iPad Templates
In light of some recent questions we have had on this blog and on our plasq.com forum, I think it might be time for a little tutorial on using templates and layouts with Comic Life for iPad. We have designed…
Who Would You Woo?
Have you ever needed a way to show someone how much you care? Well, Silvano, an Apple Distinguished Educator and Comic Life user, has found a way to woo with Comic Life. Recently he bought his wife a book for…
Dr. Chris Johnson
Crossing the Cultural Divide With Comic Life So how does a guy from Ohio, diagnosed with dyslexia in the 60’s teach medical professionals about ethics and doctor patient relations… in Taiwan? With Comic Life, of course! Meet Dr. Chris Johnson…
Workin' The Shoot
Did you know that Comic Life is not only fun but that it’s also fashionable? Well, put on your favorite glam outfit, because we’ve got something fancy to show you! Thanks to the talented Andy Kruczek Comic Life has made it to…
Update to Comic Life for iPad!
Hello, hello! We released our newest version of Comic Life for iPad today, and there is quite a lot to be said about this one. Not only have we included some shiny new features for iOS 5, we also have…
It's A Breakthrough
Allow me to introduce you to Pat Kaufman of The Design Company. When we first met Pat this is what we were told: “I am graphic designer celebrating over 30 years in my own business, and I use Comic Life all…
Handcrafted with a Photo Comic Finish
Remember the good old days of shop classes, saw dust, tool kits, and working with your hands? Well, it’s not all lost. This student built his very own wooden tool chest and used Comic Life to show us the whole…
Newt and John
Please allow me to introduce you to Newt and John, a great comic strip by Mike Hogue. These two characters are a pair that should put a grin on your face. Mike’s work shows how Comic Life can be used to…
Studying Invention Inventively
If you need help getting started with a history project, then you’ve landed on the right post! Here’s a great lesson plan from Karen, the Technology Integration Specialist at Junipero Serra Elementary School in San Francisco, California. Students researched inventions that all…
Back to School with Two Kickin' Librarians
Well, it’s that time of year again, and educators are in the midst of the beginning of a new school year. If you’re thinking about bringing a little more tech into your education this year, The Daring Librarian blog is a…
Around the World
We just had a note from India! Comic Life users Michael and Martina are leaving Austria and traveling around the world for 15 months! They’ve decided to chronicle their journey using Comic Life along the way. And, to make it…
Comic Inspiration from Scott McCloud
A TED Talk from Scott McCloud gives us insight into the beauty of comics and their wonderful potential. And true to TED form, it is an “idea worth spreading.” Go ahead and give yourself a few minutes to take a look…
Telling A Tadpole's Story
Comics can be used in science classes to show biological processes, even the most confusing ones. Ever needed to teach students how an egg changes into something that swims around like a fish, and then into something that has a…
Steve Silvasy
Collaborative Classroom: Finding a Voice with Comic Life You might not expect to see a native Philadelphia street artist teaching literacy in a high school technology class, but Steve Silvasy has found a way to bring art, technology and literacy…