https://sites.google.com/site/mrshammersartclass/
http://editor.wix.com/editor/061b15f2-e790-11e0-9121-5de74ea2fbd9?requesterAppOpGuid=CCCFC668-05B9-4E17-A21B-338D5AB5831E
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Example of Glogster!
Today in class we made a Glogster poster! It is a simple and fun way to spice up a poster to give information to your students, and it is simple enough that the students can either make their own!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Audioboo Web 2.0 Tool
Wiki 2.0: http://web20wikisection3.pbworks.com/w/page/50657087/Audioboo
Audioboo is a free web 2.0 tool that allows your to record and upload very easily from a smartphone or computer. This tool can be very useful in a classroom. Especially because it is so easy to use that even the children could create an account too! Nothing really went wrong for me or my partner during this process. We both learned how to use Audioboo quickly and there was a video tutorial to watch that explained everything as well on the websites home page.
I can definitely see how Audioboo is a valuable tool. I dont know how much I could incorporate it into my art classroom, but here are some ways I considered: uploading any homework assignments I might give them, so they can access that if they forget what to do. Also making a boo of are terms that they can review to help their "artist minds" grow and learn more even outside of school! I could also let the students leave feedback for me about how they liked the project and what they learned from it as extra credit. Art is a very hands on subject to teach so using Audioboo would be more for reminders rather than something the students would be uploading.
I am excited to learn about all the other Web 2.0 tools and see if there are other ones that will be helpful when I become an art teacher! And I am looking forward to sharing Audioboo with the class because I think that they will find it very helpful!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Thoughts on Wiki's in the Art Ed. Classroom!
Over the past few classes we have been learning about and discussing Wikis. I have never used a wiki before, other than looking up information on wikipedia, so I learned a lot from these class sessions. Wikis are a tool that can be used by an individual or a group depending on how much editing rights the administrator gives to the other members of the group. This is the Wiki that our class made: http://allaboutme26593.pbworks.com/w/page/50155723/FrontPage
What went well:
*The user interface is very simple and easy to navigate.
*It is user friendly, even for a younger crowd.
*I thought the project went well with everybody having the chance to edit and work on the wiki together, it went smoothly for the most part.
*I think that it was a good way to introduce ourselves to the class in a timely and organized manner, and our information is still on the wiki so it can be reviewed if needed, after our in class presentation.
What did not go well:
*I really wished there was more editing features, although I understand the importance of having a clean and simple format.
*It was sometimes frustrating to wait to get on the homepage for editing because you have to wait for the person before you to be finished.
At first I didnt think there was many ways to incorporate Wikis into the art class, but after brainstorming and reading some of the examples we were given, I realized I was wrong.
You can use Wikis for:
*Create exploratory projects: If you’re teaching a new subject, ask your students to collect and share information in the wiki so that you can learn together. -This is great for art projects and planning out what subject you will address in your work.
*Glossary: Get your class to create a glossary of terms they use and learn about in new units, adding definitions and images. - This is a great way to list art terms and artist that the kids can access when needed.
*Student portfolios: Assign portfolio pages to each of your students, and allow them to display and discuss their work. -PERFECT FOR ART CLASS!
*Classroom scrapbook: Share news, photos, and current achievements in your classroom on a wiki page.
* Calendar: Create a calendar on the wiki and encourage students to add their own personally important dates.
* Hall of fame: Highlight students’ exceptional achievements on the wiki.
* Share achievements: Let parents log in to the wiki to see what their children have accomplished.
All of these examples could really be useful and an asset to my future classroom and I am glad that I was made aware of this tool to aid me in instruction.
What went well:
*The user interface is very simple and easy to navigate.
*It is user friendly, even for a younger crowd.
*I thought the project went well with everybody having the chance to edit and work on the wiki together, it went smoothly for the most part.
*I think that it was a good way to introduce ourselves to the class in a timely and organized manner, and our information is still on the wiki so it can be reviewed if needed, after our in class presentation.
What did not go well:
*I really wished there was more editing features, although I understand the importance of having a clean and simple format.
*It was sometimes frustrating to wait to get on the homepage for editing because you have to wait for the person before you to be finished.
At first I didnt think there was many ways to incorporate Wikis into the art class, but after brainstorming and reading some of the examples we were given, I realized I was wrong.
You can use Wikis for:
*Create exploratory projects: If you’re teaching a new subject, ask your students to collect and share information in the wiki so that you can learn together. -This is great for art projects and planning out what subject you will address in your work.
*Glossary: Get your class to create a glossary of terms they use and learn about in new units, adding definitions and images. - This is a great way to list art terms and artist that the kids can access when needed.
*Student portfolios: Assign portfolio pages to each of your students, and allow them to display and discuss their work. -PERFECT FOR ART CLASS!
*Classroom scrapbook: Share news, photos, and current achievements in your classroom on a wiki page.
* Calendar: Create a calendar on the wiki and encourage students to add their own personally important dates.
* Hall of fame: Highlight students’ exceptional achievements on the wiki.
* Share achievements: Let parents log in to the wiki to see what their children have accomplished.
All of these examples could really be useful and an asset to my future classroom and I am glad that I was made aware of this tool to aid me in instruction.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Website Evaluation
During the process of evaluation a website I learned several things. One of the most important things that I learned is what to look for in determining the credibility of the website. You have to be careful what you show the children and expose them to while they are in your care, and preparation is vital in reviewing and assessing websites you will have them working on. Another thing I did not realize was so important before is that you have to make sure the computers and technology at your school can handle the type of website you expect your students to use. I realized with my website evaluation of the NGA Kid Zone that there were certain plug ins that are vital to the functionality of the site. If the teacher is prepared and has the computers set up correctly then the website could be a great asset to her, if she did not review it, the website would be a complete waste of time.
In the art classroom I could see a website like this be a great activity for students that finish their projects a little early. They will still be creatively thinking and learning art terms and concepts, but will not require extra materials and make an extra mess or be distracting to other students who are still working.
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