Comics for Learning and Teaching

No, Bill Hicks and Tommy Cooper haven't risen and donned mortar boards - what I'm talking about here is the graphic medium in which words and images are utilised in order to convey a narrative (thanks Wikipedia). This started when I came across these REALLY easy to use online comic-strip creators (go on, try one!):

• http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
  
• http://stripgenerator.com/create/
• http://www.pixton.com/home
• http://comiqs.com/
• http://www.toondoo.com/
  

But, for Learning and Teaching? Well, a brief search found Comics: A Multi-dimensional Teaching Aid..., which convincingly outlines a number of reasons and pedagogical uses of comics (and offers some nice references to follow up). Also, my esteemed colleague and Learning Advisor, Marios, has created such a resource which focuses on introductory critical thinking skills, which you can have a look at here.