What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “comics”? Most people mention their local funny pages or superheroes... but, comics go much deeper. From Pulitzer Prize winning Maus to the socially timely Check, Please! comics communicate important ideas. So, why aren’t they used more often for learning? In this highly interactive session, Clint Clarkson, author of L&D Scenes will discuss how the visual, story-driven, and concise nature of comics make them a powerful tool for adult learning.

• Define “comics” and discuss three (3) ways words are used in comics
• Write your own short format comic
• Discover inexpensive and free tools to create comics with little or no artistic skills