“Raising attainment through entertainment and learning through laughter.” Today we are joined by Barrie McDermid, an English teacher, exam marker, musician, husband, father and Director of The Punctuation Show! Hi Barrie, thanks for your time! Please tell us about The…
Interview with creator and artist of hit shonen manga title “Clock Striker”!
CLOCK STRIKER not only stars shonen manga’s 1st black female heroes but it’s one of Saturday AM’s 1st titles to exclusively-use digital tools; including Comic Life. We caught up with the winning team of REKSE, the artist who brings the…
Say Hello To Steve Bee
Everyone, please let me introduce you to our friend, Steve Bee. Most people wouldn’t put the economics of pension planning and comics in the same conversation, but that is exactly what Steve Bee does. Steve is one of the leading…
Chaosphere: Comic book created with the help of Comic Life
A new comic book – called Chaosphere – is hurtling towards Earth! We recently found out that the author Greg Lambert, an English teacher from New Zealand and based in Kumamoto, Japan, has a Kickstarter Project going for it.
Comic Life featured on the Tech Tools Daily Show
This app has been around for a long time and I’ve been using it for years. A few days ago I needed a tool to create a comic with my class and so I went on the search to see…
Those Bird Cartoons
Hello! Allow me to introduce you to Michael Elliot. Or, as we know him, Mick. His background is mainly in Advertising, but for his own enjoyment he has written and illustrated comics. “I started playing with Comic Life when it was…
Not Just Any Training Practice
Hello everyone! If you ever thought comics had no place in the business management world then I’d like you to meet someone. Bringing humor and comics to the world of employee and management training is… drum roll please…. Steve! Steve…
Teaching Students to Navigate a Digital World
Michele McKeone, Autistic Support Educator of South Philadelphia High School, knows the importance of teaching students how to work in a world of computers and digital communication. Along with teaching the core subjects of the curriculum she incorporates important life skills,…
Keeping The Oceans Beautiful
There are a tremendous amount of natural marvels in the world, and a great many of them are in the oceans. And what happens up here on land will, eventually, make its way down into the waters of the world.…
David Jung
First Impression “It’s a great moment in time.” Speaking with David Jung is like standing on a mountaintop and being reminded of the vast realm of possibilities that are before you. Though his voice is calm, it is filled with…
John and Furrie
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…
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…
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…
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…