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Comic Creation is Proven to Work

Independent scientific studies show that using Pixton improves learning outcomes and increases student buy-in.

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ESSA Tier 2

Pixton has achieved ESSA Tier 2: Moderate Evidence across multiple studies, demonstrating that Pixton can improve outcomes for learners. This achievement was validated by LXD Research, an independent research firm.

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Digital Promise Certification

Pixton is proud to carry the Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning product certification by Digital Promise, signifying our commitment to using rigorous research to build the best, most effective product for learners.

Key Research Findings
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Students transfer the writing skills they learn through using Pixton Comic Maker to all subject areas

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Students more rapidly develop and deepen their literacy knowledge and skills, including critical thinking and problem solving

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Teachers gain stronger insight into student understanding, and can adjust teaching to meet the developmental needs of each student

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Students engagement and motivation to write increases

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Students improve their multimodal communication skills

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Students increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy with regards to life-long literacy

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Studies

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Creating comics supercharges the learning of foreign languages

English learners using Pixton outperformed peers when tested on a variety of core language skills.

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Comic creation leads to deeper analysis of content

A study of 163 students showed Pixton users outperformed their peers when learning English language skills.

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Pixton improves grammar and vocabulary skills for English learners

Students studying Shakespeare remembered more details and understood story elements more deeply when using Pixton compared to their peers.

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Testimonials

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I love this resource, but more importantly my students love it. They use it to show their learning, to express themselves, and to have fun. I have had many students ask to use it as a means of demonstrating their understanding of concepts.

Christopher - 6th grade ELA teacher. Ontario, Canada

avatar Michelle 200

It’s fantastic and easy to access and apply across standards. The premade lessons are a great prompt and helpful on the fly.

Michelle - 6th grade teacher. Canberra, Australia

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The lessons on Pixton are engaging, grade-appropriate, and most of all fun. My students love this app as much as I do. I would highly recommend Pixton!

Sukai - 4th grade teacher. California, United States

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More Studies

Erol Şahin, A. N. & Kara Erol, H. (2022). A digital educational tool experience in history course: Creating digital comics via Pixton Edu. Journal of Educational Technology & Online Learning, 5(1), 223-242. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/1929408

Elwerfalli, Dr. (2024). Beyond Textbooks: Engaging Students with Comic Strips Designed in Pixton for Elementary School Students. المجلة الليبية العالمية. 10.37376/glj.vi71.5843. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381450480_Beyond_Textbooks_Engaging_Students_with_Comic_Strips_Designed_in_Pixton_for_Elementary_School_Students

Dangin, Dangin & Hartati, Elysa. (2024). Empowering Creativity: Enhancing Creative Writing Skills through Pixton in Community Service Initiatives. International Journal Of Community Service. 4. 76-80. 10.51601/ijcs.v4i1.244. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379056758_Empowering_Creativity_Enhancing_Creative_Writing_Skills_through_Pixton_in_Community_Service_Initiatives

Afif, MAKU, Dewi Iriani, & Novferma. (2024). Development of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) based mathematics comic media using Pixton to improve students' mathematical problem-solving skills in class VIII junior high school. Journal Focus Action of Research Mathematics (Factor M),7 (1), 92–109. 10.30762/f_m.v7i1.2623. https://jurnalfaktarbiyah.iainkediri.ac.id/index.php/factorm/article/view/2623

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