Avatar Makers & Cartoon Creators

May 13, 2024

Get ready for an imagination explosion in your classroom! This week on the Tech Tools for Teachers podcast, we’re diving into the whimsical worlds of avatar makers and cartoon creators. These tools are super fun while sneakily developing all sorts of useful skills.

Cartoonize

Digital avatar editor interface displaying a female character with green skin and long black hair, wearing a pink turtleneck, with different facial feature and clothing options shown below.

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User interface of an avatar creation tool showing a cartoon character with green skin and long brown hair in a blue sweater, with various hairstyle options available on the right.

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Character customization screen featuring a female avatar with dark brown hair, dressed in a casual blue jacket and yellow blouse, with interface buttons for further personalization.

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Screenshot of an avatar maker tool highlighting a customizable female character with a brown bob hairstyle and black eyes, with multiple facial options displayed for customization.

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First up is Colorcinch’s Cartoonize tool – prep for hilarious profile pic swaps! Students can transform themselves into animated characters straight out of a comic book or anime series. The results are guaranteed to spark bursts of laughter and creativity. No need for fees – this one’s 100% free for endless amusement. Older elementary and middle school students can take it up a notch with character design games and stories starring their newly created avatars. The writing and storytelling possibilities are endless when they breathe life into their imaginary personas. They could even make a digital version of Guess Who if you add your avatars to Google Slides.

Pixton

Online comic-making platform displaying a comic panel creation screen with a farm setting, showing a cat and chickens, with tools for adding text and other elements.

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Comic creation tool interface showcasing a character editor screen with a female character in casual clothing, with options for different poses.

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Digital comic-making interface displaying a farm scene with a grey cat character and a brown horse, with a dialogue bubble about chicken for dinner.

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Interface of a comic creator tool with options for background settings showcasing various scenes, including indoor and outdoor environments.

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Webpage of a comic creator tool with a comic panel on the right featuring a cat character thinking about wanting chicken for dinner and various comic creation tools displayed on the left.

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Comic book creation software interface showing a cartoon cat next to a dialogue box that says 'I really want chicken for dinner...' set against a farm background.

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If you are looking for a larger cartoon playground, look no further than Pixton. This edu-centric site has everything you need for comics, storyboards and more! Teachers can create a classroom to connect with their students and even make a class picture. Kids are free to design wacky characters and draft frame-by-frame narratives. From retelling ancient myths to dreaming up sci-fi adventures, Pixton makes it all possible.

The best part? Students stay really engaged while seeing their wildest ideas materialized through these engaging tools. This a a great tool to throw in for some engaging activites at the end of the school year.

So try them out and see how many characters you can create! We can’t wait to se them! Have a great week everyone! 👩‍🏫

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