ToonDoo


 * __toondoo__** [|toondoo] is a website where you can create cartoon strips.



Creators can select from a large variety of:
 * characters
 * settings/backgrounds
 * props
 * text bubbles
 * character poses.

Clipart and other photos/images can be imported and elements can be rotated, flipped and copied. The layout can also be customised to create back to back pages, just like in real comic books. Here is a basic example of what can be created at toondoo: []

This site is very good for children and teachers. It is a lot of fun and a good imagination is vital. It is very easy to use and good be used for a variety of educational purposes, such as:
 * story writing
 * explore the use of direct speech in texts
 * presenting a play written by students
 * creating advertising
 * alternative format for presenting instructional and procedure writing examples (that is visually appealing to students)

For special needs students, it could also be used with adult assistance to: Limitations with this website could include:
 * create visual examples of appropriate social behaviour
 * visual 'diary' that students can create from their own recount of a specific event.
 * students cannot work on the same cartoon simultaneously
 * students may get sidetracked exploring the many options available, and could need monitoring to keep them on task.
 * problems with logging in, which can be time consuming.