Comic Creation is Proven to Work
Independent scientific studies show that using Pixton improves learning outcomes and increases student buy-in.
Read our essa packetESSA 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.
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.
Students transfer the writing skills they learn through using Pixton Comic Maker to all subject areas
Students more rapidly develop and deepen their literacy knowledge and skills, including critical thinking and problem solving
Teachers gain stronger insight into student understanding, and can adjust teaching to meet the developmental needs of each student
Students engagement and motivation to write increases
Students improve their multimodal communication skills
Students increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy with regards to life-long literacy
Studies
Creating comics supercharges the learning of foreign languages
English learners using Pixton outperformed peers when tested on a variety of core language skills.
Comic creation leads to deeper analysis of content
A study of 163 students showed Pixton users outperformed their peers when learning English language skills.
<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.
Testimonials
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
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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.