iPads, MakerEd and More in Education

Comic books and graphic novels belong in every teacher's toolkit, says cartoonist and educator Gene Luen Yang. Set against the backdrop of his own witty, colorful drawings, Yang explores the history of comics in American education -- and reveals some unexpected insights about their potential for helping kids learn.

Creating cartoons and comic strips can be a fun way for students to show their understanding of events and concepts. For the student wh