Lightening the (Cognitive) Load

This great quick read about integrating fun graphics into curricula applies to online learning as well as classroom course materials for on-ground or hybrid course modalities. Check out Bitmojis, GIFs, and Snaps in the Classroom? Oh My! from Magna Publications.

You can create a FREE Bitmoji (see mine below) and have (still free) access to thousands of images to use in announcements, slide decks, ... even blog posts! Bitmoji has free apps for both Android and Apple iOS devices and can be used in any software that supports graphics. While setting up your own Bitmoji, once you find a Bitmoji that looks sort of like you, you can even customize the details to look EERILY like you! I was even able to find my trademark cat-eye glasses!