Thursday, December 9, 2010
remix machinima
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machinima
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animation
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Uganda Art Project
This image represents my favorite hobby as well as the art that is done and taught in the United States. I have put images of myself in the background because the artwork that is in the foreground I had done. These pieces of art are some of the best I have done. I was taught techniques in high school that I have taken with me through college. Art techniques are taught throughout the United States, however not everyone learned them the same way. Therefore, it also represents the freedom, variety and ways in which the United States has to offer for learning new things.
The dog picture I had drawn in pencil; the girl picture I had drawn in color pencil and the mixture of the sculpture head and body was done in pastels; all different mediums that are offered along with many, many more.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Webquest Lesson Idea
My idea for the webquest project is to introduce pop art by using the NETart example of the pac man game as a source. I think this NET art is a lot like pop art therefore, I will introduce artists and examples that will help describe and explain it.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Place Making
This is a picture of a place that means a lot to me. I took this photo for another project for a different class, however, I thought it would work perfectly for this. In this photo is a sign for the main street at Penn State. Our school is in a town called State College. I have always wanted to go to school here, but thought it was impossible. I started out at a branch campus; Penn State Altoona. After two years, I finally make it to the main campus of Penn State the one I am at now. In the past, my sister and brother have gone here and now it is my turn. So far I have gotten an awesome education as well as life lessons that I will use down the road. I also got an experience that I will never forget; it has taught me many things such as about who I am and who I want to be after college as well as to enjoy life to its fullest. Therefore, since getting into this school was a huge goal of mine and it finally happened, this picture as well as town will always hold huge meaning to me and something I will never forget.
Art Educators Web 2.0
I think these technologies are use for a variety of reasons. First, I believe people wanted to try something new other than the ordinary learning or planning in the classroom. I think trying new things is good, especially for beginning teachers. This way they can try techniques and keep what they like and throw away with the rest. Secondly, I believe it is a way to be organized with their selves as well as with others. My using these technologies they can connect and talk to each other as well as having peers see what is going on as well. This way others can get ideas and have it help with what they are doing.
This technology helps in learning and teaching in many ways. I believe it helps the relationship between the learner and the teacher. This helps it because the learner can see what the teacher has planned out as well as what other students are doing by what is posted. I also think it helps the relationship because the teacher can also look at students work all in the same place, a very good way to keep student work organized. Secondly, it helps with progression of the learners. They can see what they need to do, as well as progressing with making connections with peers.
I would use this technology in my future teaching for posting projects and instructions so the students have them and can refer to them when needed. I think this is a good way to use it because the students won't misplace any instructions. They will also have the ability to ask questions all in one place so I and others can help answer them. I would also use it to post grades. Therefore, each student would have their own page they can go to and see grades as well as feedback for their projects without having to worry what other students got. Another way I would use this technology is to be organized with my own ideas, thoughts, lessons and projects. I think this is a great way to do that for one reason; it is all in the same place. I have a hard time being organized and I believe by learning how to use this, it can help and improve my future as an educator.
http://intertextualityinsocialmedia.ning.com/
http://arted20.ning.com/
http://webquest.org/search/webquest_results.php?curr=currartmusic&grade=grade35&Submit=Search+Matrix
This technology helps in learning and teaching in many ways. I believe it helps the relationship between the learner and the teacher. This helps it because the learner can see what the teacher has planned out as well as what other students are doing by what is posted. I also think it helps the relationship because the teacher can also look at students work all in the same place, a very good way to keep student work organized. Secondly, it helps with progression of the learners. They can see what they need to do, as well as progressing with making connections with peers.
I would use this technology in my future teaching for posting projects and instructions so the students have them and can refer to them when needed. I think this is a good way to use it because the students won't misplace any instructions. They will also have the ability to ask questions all in one place so I and others can help answer them. I would also use it to post grades. Therefore, each student would have their own page they can go to and see grades as well as feedback for their projects without having to worry what other students got. Another way I would use this technology is to be organized with my own ideas, thoughts, lessons and projects. I think this is a great way to do that for one reason; it is all in the same place. I have a hard time being organized and I believe by learning how to use this, it can help and improve my future as an educator.
http://intertextualityinsocialmedia.ning.com/
http://arted20.ning.com/
http://webquest.org/search/webquest_results.php?curr=currartmusic&grade=grade35&Submit=Search+Matrix
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Questions about Uganda
I am interested in knowing more about the art that you guys look at. What is your favorite? What do you have access too? Have you seen various type of art or are you limited? What do you like to use best such as paint, pencil, prints or anything i might not know about. I am also interested in your technology. What is available to you? I hear that the internet gets lost a lot where you guys are, is that an issue to you or is it something that you are use to? If that were to happen in the United States people would be freaking out because of the loss of communication with people. Does communication matter as much as we (United States) make it out to seem?
Feel free to answer any of these questions
Feel free to answer any of these questions
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Blog 6- Second Life Object
Political and Pedagogical Object
The object I chose to attach to my avatar was an ipod. I chose this object for a couple reasons. First, it is a personal object that I pretty much never leave home without. I bring my ipod everywhere I go such as class, to a friends house or when going on campus to do work. I use my ipod the most at school due to the walking that has to be done in order to get around. I also use it at home to listen to music when I am getting ready to go somewhere or when friends are over. Secondly, I chose this object because I wanted to show people who I am. I am someone who loves listening to music; it is in my soul. I grew up with all kinds of music which is represented on my ipod. Therefore, by attaching it it my avatar it will show people that I am someone who enjoys the sound of music. Thirdly, I use my ipod with my studies. When I have to do an assignment, project, or study for a test I always have music on. It keeps me concentrated on what I am doing as well as blocks out distractions that could be around me. I also use it sometimes to record things that I want to remember or to upload pod casts that have to do with interests or school work that I have. Finally, I chose an ipod for my object because I believe music has a lot to do with art and that it could be an used for education in the classroom. I think music in an art classroom helps students think of ideas, projects or opinions for their work.
The object I chose to attach to my avatar was an ipod. I chose this object for a couple reasons. First, it is a personal object that I pretty much never leave home without. I bring my ipod everywhere I go such as class, to a friends house or when going on campus to do work. I use my ipod the most at school due to the walking that has to be done in order to get around. I also use it at home to listen to music when I am getting ready to go somewhere or when friends are over. Secondly, I chose this object because I wanted to show people who I am. I am someone who loves listening to music; it is in my soul. I grew up with all kinds of music which is represented on my ipod. Therefore, by attaching it it my avatar it will show people that I am someone who enjoys the sound of music. Thirdly, I use my ipod with my studies. When I have to do an assignment, project, or study for a test I always have music on. It keeps me concentrated on what I am doing as well as blocks out distractions that could be around me. I also use it sometimes to record things that I want to remember or to upload pod casts that have to do with interests or school work that I have. Finally, I chose an ipod for my object because I believe music has a lot to do with art and that it could be an used for education in the classroom. I think music in an art classroom helps students think of ideas, projects or opinions for their work.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Blog 5
-The artist of PAC Modrian uses the internet as a medium and as a tool for it because of the web page in the framework for the internet. It is like drawing; you need a pencil in order to draw. However, a pencil is not the only media you can draw with, it is one of man that can be used. Therefore, the web page is the tool to the internet as media because those are the only things you can go to when using the internet. How else are you suppose to use it or where else are you suppose to go?
-This net art is interactive. When going to the site you can stay on the page and read the information. Secondly, you can click the link and move to the different page and read or see what is on it. It gives you a chance to use other sources for information you need or just want to know but, may not know how to get to it. Thirdly, you can click a link to actually play the games as well as have them to take you to other games or sites that has similar information to what you are interested in. Finally, this net art gets you interacted with other was that net art can be done. It shows you what the artist has done as well as other ideas from him or her or other people; as if it is a cooperative as well as interactive.
-I believe this net art is mostly non linear but, some of it could be considered linear therefore, a mix of both. There are no exact lines forming the net art or web page. However, the only linear part about about it is the scrolling of the bar to go up and down the page. This then could be considered linear but, only a part of it. The other part that could be linear are the lines in the paragraphs that are horizontal. Other than that I do not think this type of net art is linear in anyway.
-The concept of this net art is to get the peoples attention using an "old school" game but having it be modern. As a kid I remember playing PAC man on my sega which was my video game box that I used. I remember having to complete each level by using a controller with an arrow pad and an A and B button. I caught on to using it very quickly, however, now that it is on the computer it took me longer to learn for a couple reasons. First, I had to learn which buttons on the computer did what as well as if I had to hold it down or keep tapping it. Secondly, I had to get use to the movements my fingers had to on the buttons rather than just using my thumbs like I did as kid. Finally,I had to get use to hitting the right buttons instead of the wrong. If I were to hit the wrong button it might either not work or take me to another page. Another thing are the colors used are exactly like the original game; blue, yellow, red and white. Also the characters have changed a bit in form but, still have the same colors and are still recognizable as PAC man. There is a space like layout with the black background as if I am in a new world, which is the point of net art; something new. Finally, the links to other pages and to games make you interact with the art and get interested in what is going on. They want you to participate in the modern way to play PAC man as well as the other qualities like touch, dance and paint.
-This net artwork to me is one that will keep my attention and interest. At first, I did not know how I felt about net art but, PAC Modrian is one that I was interested in as a kid and now it is back in a new way. Another way it has gotten my interest is in the way it takes you to other sites. I like a web page that will link you to other resources for information as well as activities. As for a social impact I believe it will be popular due to the original popularity of Pac Man in the form of a video game. I believe once people take the time to understand it they will be more willing to try it out in this new modern age.
http://pbfbca.prizebudgetforboys.com/rhizome_commission/play.html
-This net art is interactive. When going to the site you can stay on the page and read the information. Secondly, you can click the link and move to the different page and read or see what is on it. It gives you a chance to use other sources for information you need or just want to know but, may not know how to get to it. Thirdly, you can click a link to actually play the games as well as have them to take you to other games or sites that has similar information to what you are interested in. Finally, this net art gets you interacted with other was that net art can be done. It shows you what the artist has done as well as other ideas from him or her or other people; as if it is a cooperative as well as interactive.
-I believe this net art is mostly non linear but, some of it could be considered linear therefore, a mix of both. There are no exact lines forming the net art or web page. However, the only linear part about about it is the scrolling of the bar to go up and down the page. This then could be considered linear but, only a part of it. The other part that could be linear are the lines in the paragraphs that are horizontal. Other than that I do not think this type of net art is linear in anyway.
-The concept of this net art is to get the peoples attention using an "old school" game but having it be modern. As a kid I remember playing PAC man on my sega which was my video game box that I used. I remember having to complete each level by using a controller with an arrow pad and an A and B button. I caught on to using it very quickly, however, now that it is on the computer it took me longer to learn for a couple reasons. First, I had to learn which buttons on the computer did what as well as if I had to hold it down or keep tapping it. Secondly, I had to get use to the movements my fingers had to on the buttons rather than just using my thumbs like I did as kid. Finally,I had to get use to hitting the right buttons instead of the wrong. If I were to hit the wrong button it might either not work or take me to another page. Another thing are the colors used are exactly like the original game; blue, yellow, red and white. Also the characters have changed a bit in form but, still have the same colors and are still recognizable as PAC man. There is a space like layout with the black background as if I am in a new world, which is the point of net art; something new. Finally, the links to other pages and to games make you interact with the art and get interested in what is going on. They want you to participate in the modern way to play PAC man as well as the other qualities like touch, dance and paint.
-This net artwork to me is one that will keep my attention and interest. At first, I did not know how I felt about net art but, PAC Modrian is one that I was interested in as a kid and now it is back in a new way. Another way it has gotten my interest is in the way it takes you to other sites. I like a web page that will link you to other resources for information as well as activities. As for a social impact I believe it will be popular due to the original popularity of Pac Man in the form of a video game. I believe once people take the time to understand it they will be more willing to try it out in this new modern age.
http://pbfbca.prizebudgetforboys.com/rhizome_commission/play.html
Blog 4
1. In what ways is political agency performed in avatar that you created?
- Political agency is performed in my avatar in a couple of ways. First, it sets an appearance of who I am. I am someone who is laid back, plain when it comes to dress and someone who will go with the flow of things in life. I have experience a lot in my life already and I have come to the conclusion that somethings are easier to just let play out rather than having a set plan for it since in the end you don't know exactly what will happen. Therefore, I wanted my avatar to represent that so I barely changed the way I look on second life. I changed my hair color and eyes other than that I picked an outfit that was already set up and looked like my style. Not only is this a choice about myself but, something I also see the world as. I believe in life that things are easier said than done. Therefore, rather than push certain issues that you do not have control over, let them go and believe whatever way it works out is the way it is suppose to be. In second life, I made my avatar to be seen that way. We have talked about appearance and someones first interpretation of someone else by that; I want people in second life to realize that is who I am and what I believe in. Even though I do not know that much about second life, I still walk around and explore the different places and have an open opinion to those who know more about it than I do.
2. How might an art lesson that involves creating avatars become a critical avatar pedagogy to encourage/ensure virtual diversity, multivocality, diverse and multiple perspectives, and interconnections of themes through interaction of reciprocity?
-I had asked my students how they might think it is important to show different perspectives of diversity through using an avatar on secondlife?
-One of my students said, "Even though this is a life online, there are still real people behind the avatars. I still want to make a good impression as well as show my beliefs that diversity is important. I am not going to change how I think because it is a world online".
-I then asked "Why is diversity important in the first place"?
-They said, "Without diversity, everyone would be the same. They would look the same, have the same thoughts, values, beliefs, and the world would be boring". Before I could ask another question they continued by saying, " Diversity is important everywhere as well as different perspectives. Not only in real life but, also in second life. In second life, it might be easier to show your diversity through your appearance since you can look anyway you want to as well as be anything you want. However, it might be harder to show your different perspectives unless you chat with someone about it. This could be the same way in real life but, sometimes you can show those by the way you dress everyday and what logos or graphics are on your clothes".
-I finally asked my students "How can this all be shown through a simple art lesson"?
-They said, "Art is a way to express yourself. Just by getting dress everyday and the way you present your looks is a way of art and how people see you. Therefore, through a lesson of art you can learn about yourself and show who are you and why you decide to present yourself that way whether it is through an avatar or not. An avatar is like a drawing or a painting but, on the computer. You can tweak it and fix it to express your inner artist as well as what you want people to see. Therefore, interpretation and opinions are left open and able to talk to about, which is what an art lesson should be about."
3. What are the landmarks you use to locate yourself as a teacher?
-I use my beliefs and values I have to see myself as a teacher. Even though, you can not see these, I use what I see in life to come up with what I believe. For example, in high school I saw cliques and judgments towards other people. I was taught growing up do not judge someone by what they look like or how they dress, but for who they are on the inside. As I saw others not do this in high school, it taught me to believe even more in what I was taught and to teach my future students to do the same. Another landmark I use is how I see myself in a classroom. When I think about my future classroom and how I want it to be it makes me think how I want to be as a teacher. In second life when walking through the art sections and seeing other students projects it make me think that is the environment I want my classroom to be; open for interpretation and fearless. Finally, I use past experiences as a landmark. I think back to my high school art teacher and how she taught. There were things I would love to take with me and things I will never do, however, it is something I look forward to. I have done that in second life, from our chats. I have written down quotes or ideas that others have said so I can take those ideas with me and incorporate them in my teaching in the future.
- Political agency is performed in my avatar in a couple of ways. First, it sets an appearance of who I am. I am someone who is laid back, plain when it comes to dress and someone who will go with the flow of things in life. I have experience a lot in my life already and I have come to the conclusion that somethings are easier to just let play out rather than having a set plan for it since in the end you don't know exactly what will happen. Therefore, I wanted my avatar to represent that so I barely changed the way I look on second life. I changed my hair color and eyes other than that I picked an outfit that was already set up and looked like my style. Not only is this a choice about myself but, something I also see the world as. I believe in life that things are easier said than done. Therefore, rather than push certain issues that you do not have control over, let them go and believe whatever way it works out is the way it is suppose to be. In second life, I made my avatar to be seen that way. We have talked about appearance and someones first interpretation of someone else by that; I want people in second life to realize that is who I am and what I believe in. Even though I do not know that much about second life, I still walk around and explore the different places and have an open opinion to those who know more about it than I do.
2. How might an art lesson that involves creating avatars become a critical avatar pedagogy to encourage/ensure virtual diversity, multivocality, diverse and multiple perspectives, and interconnections of themes through interaction of reciprocity?
-I had asked my students how they might think it is important to show different perspectives of diversity through using an avatar on secondlife?
-One of my students said, "Even though this is a life online, there are still real people behind the avatars. I still want to make a good impression as well as show my beliefs that diversity is important. I am not going to change how I think because it is a world online".
-I then asked "Why is diversity important in the first place"?
-They said, "Without diversity, everyone would be the same. They would look the same, have the same thoughts, values, beliefs, and the world would be boring". Before I could ask another question they continued by saying, " Diversity is important everywhere as well as different perspectives. Not only in real life but, also in second life. In second life, it might be easier to show your diversity through your appearance since you can look anyway you want to as well as be anything you want. However, it might be harder to show your different perspectives unless you chat with someone about it. This could be the same way in real life but, sometimes you can show those by the way you dress everyday and what logos or graphics are on your clothes".
-I finally asked my students "How can this all be shown through a simple art lesson"?
-They said, "Art is a way to express yourself. Just by getting dress everyday and the way you present your looks is a way of art and how people see you. Therefore, through a lesson of art you can learn about yourself and show who are you and why you decide to present yourself that way whether it is through an avatar or not. An avatar is like a drawing or a painting but, on the computer. You can tweak it and fix it to express your inner artist as well as what you want people to see. Therefore, interpretation and opinions are left open and able to talk to about, which is what an art lesson should be about."
3. What are the landmarks you use to locate yourself as a teacher?
-I use my beliefs and values I have to see myself as a teacher. Even though, you can not see these, I use what I see in life to come up with what I believe. For example, in high school I saw cliques and judgments towards other people. I was taught growing up do not judge someone by what they look like or how they dress, but for who they are on the inside. As I saw others not do this in high school, it taught me to believe even more in what I was taught and to teach my future students to do the same. Another landmark I use is how I see myself in a classroom. When I think about my future classroom and how I want it to be it makes me think how I want to be as a teacher. In second life when walking through the art sections and seeing other students projects it make me think that is the environment I want my classroom to be; open for interpretation and fearless. Finally, I use past experiences as a landmark. I think back to my high school art teacher and how she taught. There were things I would love to take with me and things I will never do, however, it is something I look forward to. I have done that in second life, from our chats. I have written down quotes or ideas that others have said so I can take those ideas with me and incorporate them in my teaching in the future.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Blog 3
My philosophy of art education is I want my students to realize that there is not one right or wrong way for art; that it will be different from others, it will change, keep the things that you learn and matter with you, and there will be obstacles but, it is okay to fail on an idea and to rework it. However, this philosophy might change over time which is fine with me but, at the moment this is what I believe and want my students to learn.
My idea of teaching as well as the five important areas that I want to teach to them fit into this in many ways. First, they act as mini lessons that I want to teach from the big idea which, is my philosophy. I want them to be able to use them as a guide to how they want to make art or to what they think art should be. I do not want to preach to them my opinion of art but instead, guide them in how they want to think whether it is the same as mine or not. Secondly, my five areas are things that stuck with me when I learned them in high school and now college. This fits in with my philosophy because I want them to hold onto things that matter to them; act like values of art. Which brings me to my third point and my animation. Based off my animation and the quote "eat an apple a day keeps the teacher away", I want my students to listen to what I have to say and take it in whether they agree or not. This relates to my philosophy of art education because even though there is not a right or wrong way to art, there are always different opinions that should be accounted for. I want my students to be professional when listening to them and be able to give reasons on why they agree or disagree; I want them to put their opinion out there and not be afraid to do so. Finally, I want my students to experience art at their fullest. I want them to experience the changes of the past, present and future. I want them to learn the history of famous artists and movements and the art of my generation, their generation and the future generations that are to come.
My idea of teaching as well as the five important areas that I want to teach to them fit into this in many ways. First, they act as mini lessons that I want to teach from the big idea which, is my philosophy. I want them to be able to use them as a guide to how they want to make art or to what they think art should be. I do not want to preach to them my opinion of art but instead, guide them in how they want to think whether it is the same as mine or not. Secondly, my five areas are things that stuck with me when I learned them in high school and now college. This fits in with my philosophy because I want them to hold onto things that matter to them; act like values of art. Which brings me to my third point and my animation. Based off my animation and the quote "eat an apple a day keeps the teacher away", I want my students to listen to what I have to say and take it in whether they agree or not. This relates to my philosophy of art education because even though there is not a right or wrong way to art, there are always different opinions that should be accounted for. I want my students to be professional when listening to them and be able to give reasons on why they agree or disagree; I want them to put their opinion out there and not be afraid to do so. Finally, I want my students to experience art at their fullest. I want them to experience the changes of the past, present and future. I want them to learn the history of famous artists and movements and the art of my generation, their generation and the future generations that are to come.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Blog 2
"What are five things that are really important that you hope your students learn from you as a teacher in this imagined teaching context in 2020?"
5 things I want my students to learn from me:
1. Have your art be something you want it to be; have your ideas behind it; enjoy your work.
- I want my students to be able to have their work show their concept, idea, and process that was or is going on in their heads. I want them to not be ashamed of their work; rather embrace it and make it what it can be.
2. Be professional about peers work; have good criticism.
- I want my students to be able to critique another students work without the comments of it just being good or bad. I want them to be able to say why it is either one; what do you like about it? what do you not like about it? why is it interesting? what makes it stand out to you whether it is good or bad? did they make their point across? what do you as an observer see from the work of art?
3. Believe that you can achieve what you put effort into
-I want my students to learn that effort gets put into anything you want to achieve and it does not just have to be with art. It can be with any other class, if they want it to work out or achieve in that subject effort needs to be put forth in order to do that.
4. Realize it is okay to fail; not everything will be perfect the first time.
-I want my students to realize that it is okay to fail the first time with art; not everything will come out perfect the first time. Their ideas and plans might change whether they want them to or not therefore, I want them to not be afraid to fail instead learn from it and expand their ideas or try different ways in order to make it work.
5. Teach the different medias that can be used as well as the techniques and vocabulary that go along with them.
-I want my students to learn about the variety of medias that can be used such as pencil, charcoal, paint either oil or acrylic, pen and ink, clay, pastels, etc. I want them to be able to try them out; test them and get comfortable with the ones they like the most. I want to teach them the different techniques and vocabulary that can be used with each one such as pencil- shading, values, painting- color theory, how to mix paints, primary colors, etc. I want to teach them the basics so then they can come up with their own artistic technique on how to use each media since in my opinion there is not one specific way to follow.
5 things I want my students to learn from me:
1. Have your art be something you want it to be; have your ideas behind it; enjoy your work.
- I want my students to be able to have their work show their concept, idea, and process that was or is going on in their heads. I want them to not be ashamed of their work; rather embrace it and make it what it can be.
2. Be professional about peers work; have good criticism.
- I want my students to be able to critique another students work without the comments of it just being good or bad. I want them to be able to say why it is either one; what do you like about it? what do you not like about it? why is it interesting? what makes it stand out to you whether it is good or bad? did they make their point across? what do you as an observer see from the work of art?
3. Believe that you can achieve what you put effort into
-I want my students to learn that effort gets put into anything you want to achieve and it does not just have to be with art. It can be with any other class, if they want it to work out or achieve in that subject effort needs to be put forth in order to do that.
4. Realize it is okay to fail; not everything will be perfect the first time.
-I want my students to realize that it is okay to fail the first time with art; not everything will come out perfect the first time. Their ideas and plans might change whether they want them to or not therefore, I want them to not be afraid to fail instead learn from it and expand their ideas or try different ways in order to make it work.
5. Teach the different medias that can be used as well as the techniques and vocabulary that go along with them.
-I want my students to learn about the variety of medias that can be used such as pencil, charcoal, paint either oil or acrylic, pen and ink, clay, pastels, etc. I want them to be able to try them out; test them and get comfortable with the ones they like the most. I want to teach them the different techniques and vocabulary that can be used with each one such as pencil- shading, values, painting- color theory, how to mix paints, primary colors, etc. I want to teach them the basics so then they can come up with their own artistic technique on how to use each media since in my opinion there is not one specific way to follow.
Blog 1
As a future art educator I want to be able to bring technology into my classroom. I want to be able to introduce new things from the students as well as have them introduce things to me if I have not heard about them already. When I think about these ideas I think about the reading and when they say "The future is already hear, it's just distributed unevenly". I believe this quote very much; technology is increasing and becoming more popular all the time, however, it is distributed to society in different ways. However, when I become an art educator I would want to us many techniques from technology, one of them being the sketchcast.
When I watched the video on the sketchcast, it pretty much amazed me. As soon as I watched the first thing I thought was I want to try this. Then I started thinking like a teacher and thought how can I use this in my classroom. Some ways I thought about were to project it on an over head and teach skills on it; how to draw certain things. For example, shapes, form, and line are some things I can show by using sketchcast. I also thought about having the students use it to help others, or for gesture drawings; for quick sketches for ideas and to get feedback from peers as though it is a critique. Another way I would use it in my classroom is to use the voice recorder as well that comes with it. I would possibly record my voice going through the steps of drawing an object, so then the students can go back and listen to it rather than wait for me to get around to everyone or if I am unavailable and there is a substitute in that day.
I also thought about why I would use this in my classroom. I want to use it to show my students that not only can you learn skills with traditional media such as pencils or paint but, you can also use technology to learn the basics. Granted you cannot get the same feeling or texture from actually painting with a paint brush from technology but, it can still be a helpful tool to have in class. I also want to teach them that using technology is not as scary as it might seem. However, by then it might be the norm; therefore, I would teach them that they can expand their knowledge by trying new ways of technology since it will always be changing.
When I watched the video on the sketchcast, it pretty much amazed me. As soon as I watched the first thing I thought was I want to try this. Then I started thinking like a teacher and thought how can I use this in my classroom. Some ways I thought about were to project it on an over head and teach skills on it; how to draw certain things. For example, shapes, form, and line are some things I can show by using sketchcast. I also thought about having the students use it to help others, or for gesture drawings; for quick sketches for ideas and to get feedback from peers as though it is a critique. Another way I would use it in my classroom is to use the voice recorder as well that comes with it. I would possibly record my voice going through the steps of drawing an object, so then the students can go back and listen to it rather than wait for me to get around to everyone or if I am unavailable and there is a substitute in that day.
I also thought about why I would use this in my classroom. I want to use it to show my students that not only can you learn skills with traditional media such as pencils or paint but, you can also use technology to learn the basics. Granted you cannot get the same feeling or texture from actually painting with a paint brush from technology but, it can still be a helpful tool to have in class. I also want to teach them that using technology is not as scary as it might seem. However, by then it might be the norm; therefore, I would teach them that they can expand their knowledge by trying new ways of technology since it will always be changing.
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