Using Bitstrips with our students

Another disadvantage...

The minimum age requirement is 14 years old, so it will limit application of this particular tool for the younger grades.

Indeed today it is wise to provide age restrictions for Internet resources, as in this case browsing the content of Bitstrips website might surface content not appropriate for 8 year olds.

Bitstripping

What is bitstrips?

It´s an online comic strip that you can create and run as a series. You can even design your own avatar there. It is easy and fun to use!

Some advantages and disadvantages of bitstrips

Advantages:
- It motivates students;
- It improves children's creative working skills;
- Children are encouraged to express their creativity;
- It grabs the attention of reluctant readers;
- ...

Disadvantages:
- Students need computer access;
- Limited range of facial expressions;
- Characters can only be human;

Aims of Bitstrips

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In this link we can see what is Bitstrips... On this movie we find out its aims..

Bitstrips:Home screen