Bitstrips

= Bitstrips for Schools =

**Overview** > creation tool for students > their own avatar with the addition of scenes, props, actions and emotions to illustrate their story
 * Bitstrips for Schools is a web-based resource (free for Ontario teachers),digital comic
 * It enables students to engage in narrative and storytelling techniques by customizing
 * Here are a few samples: Sample 1 and Sample 2

How to Use this Tool

 * Watch Sandy's short video short video on how to use Bitstrips (4:53)
 * Bitstrip videos on creating comics

Teaching Examples/ Strategies

 * How do you feel about math?
 * Explaining how to calculate area
 * Calculating compound interest
 * Math is everywhere

**Resources**
 * 21 activities for using bitstrips in mathematics?