Updates and Improvements
Here's a history of changes we've made to Pixton since January 2022:
April 2023
FEATURES:
- Added search and favoriting to hairstyles, sound effects, action effects, color filters and graphics
- Improved keyword behaviour in Comic Maker
- Re-added previously removed printables
CONTENT:
- Added 27 new math worksheet story starters
CONTENT PACKS:
March 2023
CONTENT PACKS:
FEATURES:
- Revised handheld props, to work more naturally
- Added Objects tab to the comic maker, containing handheld props and new Scene Props feature
- Added ability to attach speech bubbles to Scene Props and Creatures
- Introduced “See Also” buttons to improve search and discoverability of content
- Added ability to Undo deleting a panel
- Added filters to the Content Packs website
February 2023
CONTENT PACKS:
- Anne of Green Gables
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- October Sky
- The Red Badge of Courage
- Sojourner Truth
- Wonder
FEATURES:
- Added Toons to Avatar Maker
- Published new website to host Content Packs
- Introduced Bulk Printing
- Released new printable graphic organizers
January 2023
CONTENT PACKS:
FEATURES:
- Fully redesigned the Comic Maker
- Added ability to create custom characters
- Added Staff Photo feature
- Added search to animals/creatures and handheld props
- Released two new body types
December 2022
CONTENT PACKS:
November 2022
FEATURES:
- Introduced Class info board
- Added “Refresh outfits” button to themed class photos
- Added new creatures/animal props
- Allowed up to four creatures/animals per panel
- Improved character search
CONTENT PACKS:
October 2022
CONTENT:
- Released 28 new handheld props
CONTENT PACK:
September 2022
CONTENT PACKS:
August 2022
CONTENT:
- Improved selection of weather effects
CONTENT PACKS:
July 2022
CONTENT PACKS:
FEATURE:
- Released printable Pixton Graduation Certificates
June 2022
CONTENT PACK:
FUN STUFF:
- Launched weekly comic series, “Teachers’ Dirty Looks”
May 2022
CONTENT PACKS:
FEATURE:
- Added ability to create blank speech bubbles
CONTENT:
- Added more Story Starters
April 2022
FEATURES:
- Google Classroom banner format for class photos
- Ability to include animals in any scene
- Introduced comic remixing
- Added comic preview to Interactive Rubric
CONTENT:
- Launched Story Starters
CONTENT PACKS:
March 2022
CONTENT PACK:
RESOURCE:
- Launched page on how to use Pixton for Assessment
February 2022
FEATURES:
- Introduced Dramatic focuses
- Added sensitive content categories to class details
CONTENT PACKS:
January 2022
RESOURCE:
- Launched Interactive Rubric
CONTENT PACKS:
- Country Life
- Greek Mythology: Monsters
- Shipwrecked
- The Underground Railroad
ALSO:
- Sunset Monthly Pack Plan and individual content pack purchasing, replaced with Educator Only Monthly plan (name later changed to No Students Monthly)