Educators who gathered at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education conference that took place in December 2011 participated in a round robin event called a "Strategy Smackdown." Each participant shared at least one useful tool or strategy (in two minutes or less).
MakeBeliefsComix.com provides wonderful writing supports, including this webpage which includes links to writing prompts for students creating comics online, or printables with pre-made comics and writing prompts.