M4 Reflection

• Wiki:
 http://artisinteractive.wikispaces.com/Artisinteractive
In the wiki, the teacher shows how to use different technology in an art classroom. It would be great to have students do some of these projects and then place the completed work in their own wiki to show their progress throughout the course. It is becoming more and more popular for students to publish their work on the internet (Roblyer & Doering, 2013). Roblyer & Doering (2013) say that, “Developing personal, professional, school, and project web pages and websites has become an excellent way for both teachers and students to learn the power of the Internet, participate in cooperative projects, and display project results” (p.248)

 This site lists many different ways to use wikis for art.

M4 Ideas for using wikis in an art class. http://t.co/IsBFK2U6ll #ED527UM
— Anna Humphreys (@AnnaBHumphreys) October 17, 2013

• 2 Widgets:
  This widget can be integrated into an assignment discussing the artist Keith Haring. Students can use the widget to make their own graffiti out of his images. Just drag and drop the pieces to start editing.

A widget that displays different art work each day could lead to further research on the students behalf or an in-class discussion of the piece. More or less time could be spent, depending on the relevance of the work.

 • Web-Based Lesson:
 http://kinderart.com/

 Roblyer & Doering (2013) discuss that, “Where teachers used to focus on integrating one online activity in the classroom, today we have numerous web-based lessons, projects, and complete courses that teachers are developing and/or finding and integrating within their classroom” (p. 238). There is an abundance of resources but finding the right one is not always easy (Roblyer & Doering, 2013). A web-based lesson such as Kinder Art can be used to access many different art lessons. The lessons are sorted by grade levels and mediums. Older students can be assigned lessons to complete on their own or in class. They can even work in groups for certain projects and then present a demonstration or final piece to the class. Working together on these assignments will help students foster their collaboration skills (Roblyer & Doering, 2013).

M3 Reflection

·         URLs: 

URLs tell you the domain name and can also include a subdomain name. The domain designator tells you what kind of site you are visiting such as an education or government site. The URL can also tell you whether or not the site is secure. A normal site will be preceded by http, but a secure site will have https.

·         Search Engines: 

 Properly utilizing search engines can help with finding the information you are looking for. Sites such as Google have normal and advanced searches to help narrow down the hits that appear. Knowing what keywords to use and how to enter them can narrow your search results to get what you are looking for.

·         Internet Tool: 

Video and Photo-Sharing Communities

Students can upload images of their artwork to be viewed and discussed with classmates or outside viewers. It must be taken into consideration that there are all types of images posted, that may or may not be appropriate for students. Roblyer & Doering (2013) discuss that, “Although there is software and hardware to prevent students from accessing inappropriate material, nothing is foolproof and/or without issues” (p. 215).

·         Favorite Web Sites: 

Instagram- http://instagram.com/

Instagram is a photo-sharing community that allows for free and easy access to upload and view images. Students can follow well known artists as well as make their own portfolios to share with the class. The site allows users to share their thoughts through comments. This is an example of a site that Roblyer & Doering (2013) say, “Users can design and upload their content, meet and connect with friends from around the world, and share media and interests in an online, easy-to-use website environment.” We are still in the early stages of finding ways to use sites like this in the classroom, but there are new ideas and resources being developed daily(Roblyer & Doering, 2013).

Check out the ARTnews list of artists to follow.

M3 Art students can keep up with famous artists on Instagram. http://t.co/6GyqyhNdRX #ED527UM
— Anna Humphreys (@AnnaBHumphreys) October 3, 2013

Twitter- https://twitter.com/

Twitter is a great site to stay connected with individuals you know as well as people all over the world. Roblyer and Doering (2013) discuss that it can be used to keep up with people or events that relate to class discussions. Students can use the site to follow artists and museums/ galleries to keep up with what is going on in the art community. Roblyer and Doering say, “Ultimately, researchers know that social networking sites are popular, but the jury is still out on the impact and the value of them in education.” (p.225)