Make Beliefs Comix
Principal function(s): Story creatorsIndividual workPresenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)StudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply
Make Beliefs Comix is a comic strip creator. Users choose from a variety of characters, backgrounds, objects, and speech bubbles to create their own comics. It also offers a simple drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to easily arrange elements and customise their comics according to their preferences. Make Beliefs Comix is freely accessible to users without having an account. Users can create and download their comic strips directly from the website without any registration process. Make Beliefs Comix was created by Bill Zimmerman.
Evaluation: Make Beliefs Comix is an easy-to-use resource for creative writing exercises. While it requires some setup time to learn how to use the tool and produce a comic strip, it can bolster creativity and storytelling. There are lots of features to choose from; however, they are not easily customisable. Comic length is limited to 18 panels, which should be enough for classroom activities. In addition to English, the site accepts characters and accent marks in Spanish, French, Latin, German, Italian, Portuguese, and more.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Individual work
- Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)
Content
- Website/other users supply
- You supply
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, slightly old-fashioned
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium/high. Make Beliefs Comix does not require signing up for use, so users do not have to provide personal information. However, it collects information necessary for providing services, personalisation, and communication through cookies. Also, it employs Google Analytics and displays advertisements. Users are provided with control over their personal information, as they can opt out of email correspondence and disable cookies in their web browsers. Make Beliefs Comix acknowledges users’ rights to request the disclosing, removal or deletion of their data, or block data processing. It complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Medium; users can create comic strips for any topic using different customisable features.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser-based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser.
Other technical requirements