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Using New Media in the Art Classroom: Workshop, May 7, 2005 |
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Contributed by AECadmin
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Incorporating New Media technology into the art classroom presents both
possibilities and dilemmas. Art Educators can use technology as a
resource tool, to bring rich content into a classroom or take a class
on a "virtual" museum tour. It can be used as a creative medium,
through digital art, experiential interface design or collaborative
installations and mixed media. At the same time, new media technology
can be a distraction in the classroom, or lead to shallow student
responses. Many teachers do not feel comfortable with technology or are
burdened by limited access to computers or software. However, standards
such as technique, observation and the principles of design can be
evaluated, along with connections to the purpose and meaning and
aesthetics of a new media work of art. In this workshop, we will
discuss practical ways to begin incorporating new media into the
classroom. Participants have opportunities to work with software, learn
simple web design, explore digital video and/or how to manage and
customize an online gallery. We will also look at a variety of free or
inexpensive tools.
Presented by Eleanor Ramsay and Lauren O'Neal
Questions to consider:
How would you define new media?
What standards do you believe could be augmented with new media technology?
How can you assess online content and determine which resources are appropriate for student use?
What types of activities could students do using technology that would
address a content need in a particular part of your curriculum?
How can you differentiate between different types/levels of technology
integration and match them to the most relevant lesson plans and
activities?
What ways could you integrate technology into your curriculum even if your classroom computer access is limited?
How could you assess content mastery and technology skills in reviewing student work?
What kinds of short and long-term projects involving technology could integrated into an arts curriculum?
What are some technology tools that students could use to encourage cooperative learning and peer-to-peer teaching?
Links:
Free and Cheap Web Resources for Art Educators
So, You Wanna Make a Webpage?
Somerville 21st Century Web Club
-- a website created for a middle-school web class, with many links to
online art and music generators, and sites suitable for that age group.
Intersections of Art, Technology, Science & Culture
Stephan Wilson’s extensive listings of Information Arts links
Digital Art Resources
What is New Media? This list, from our Art and Technology wiki pages, features links to interdisciplinary/new media innovators arranged by declarative statement.
Del.icio.us Art Links
This page features links to art resources and is part of a "social
bookmarks" site that I participate in. From here, you can also view
related links in my del.icio.us database and those of other users. -ER
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