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Service Work in the Comics
This morning I came across this great mention of service work in the comics pages.
It points out two things that I think are important about students and service work:
1. They can be super enthusiastic about the idea.
2. Over commitment can put a stop to real action taking place.
Have a super day folks!
John
It points out two things that I think are important about students and service work:
1. They can be super enthusiastic about the idea.
2. Over commitment can put a stop to real action taking place.
Have a super day folks!
John
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Comment by John Evans on October 23, 2009 at 11:20pm - Sometimes nothing says it better than the funny pages! ;-)
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Comment by Jenny Luca on October 23, 2009 at 11:12pm - Love them John! Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Comment by John Evans on October 23, 2009 at 10:59pm
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Part 3
;-)
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Comment by John Evans on October 22, 2009 at 10:46pm
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Hi Folks!
The series continues ...
Angela, is that really you? ;-)
John
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Comment by John Evans on October 22, 2009 at 10:40pm
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Hi Mike,
Mike,
Comics have such an impact on all ages. Their ability to capture the essence of an idea or an emotion in 3 - 6 panels and usually put a smile on your face at the same time has always amazed me. Please share your students work with the rest of us once they've completed them. I'm sure they'll be amazing too!
John
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Comment by Mike Poluk on October 22, 2009 at 3:01pm - John, I'm so glad that you posted this comic! I have introduced my students to Bitstrips, which is a comic creation tool, and I can't help but think that I have a wonderful opportunity to incorporate this into our Making A Difference program. I realize that you were posting a comic to make a point about being enthusiastic, but realistic towards service initiatives; however, your post has inspired me to use comics with my students as a means of communicating important messages about making a difference in the lives of others. Thanks for posting!
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Comment by Jenny Luca on October 22, 2009 at 9:47am
- Great comic. Angela, I sympathise with you, but mostly I admire the fact that you have raised a child who thinks about others before herself. My kids are kind and caring, but could do with a bit more of the 'think of others before yourself' approach to life!
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Comment by Angela on October 22, 2009 at 6:07am - My life is a comic. Why am I not surprised? Seriously--I think someone was eavesdropping on a conversation I had with Laura last week. Only her hair isn't red and mine is substantially thinner. I recognize those bags under the mother's eyes though. Heh.
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