Final

The lesson plan I chose to work with for this final project uses the contest that Google hosts, called Doodle for Google. In the annual contest students are invited to participate and create a new design for the Google homepage logo centered around the years theme. Students' doodles will be judged on artistic merit, creativity, theme communication, and appropriateness of the supporting statement criteria. The winning doodle will be displayed on the Google.com homepage, so the Google logo should be clearly visible and recognizable. 


My original lesson plan asked the students to create the doodle by using pencil, crayons, or paint. To infuse technology in ways that are not just supportive, but trans formative i would adapt my lesson by having the students use computer drawing or design software instead. I could give them the option to use computer software to create Google's new logo or they could also use the computer and magazines to collage clippings to create and image.


All students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of art and principles of design govern art creation. The students will be able to see that art is a universal language, and their logo will be seen by all of the United States. I would incourage the students to use subject matter that involves current events, and or cultural experiences in their logo idea. Visual communication through art crosses cultural and language barriers throughout time.


Days 1-2: Access Information
After a teacher-led introduction to the life and career of Ruth Kedar, an artist and designer, best known for designing the Google logo. I would also touch upon other famous graphic designers like Milton Glaser, best known for creating the I <3 NY logo. I would use powerpoint on smartboard for the students to see my presentation. Students will acquire a deeper understanding of the artist’s creative process. Information given will open to discussion by the class, followed by a examples that were submitted by previous contest winners. Day two I would give a short introduction to how to use drawing and design software, like photoshop, paint, and tuxpaint.


Days 3-4: Analyze & Evaluate
I would have the students sketch and storyboard their ideas. I would than meet individual with them to discuss which of their ideas would be chosen to as a final image to create for the contest. We would than discuss what medium they would like to use in order to create the image. Their choices would be either to use the computer to draw and collage digitally or by printing and clipping the collage.


Days 5-6: Produce
In the last days I would have the students work in the computer lab to create their images. I would have them scan their sketches into the computer and work with them in photoshop or other software they chose to use.


Day 7: Communicate
Day 7 would be a class critique where we would discuss and talk about each other’s work. We would be able to give feedback on what works and what does not work within their image.

I chose this lesson originally because I felt that it gave the students an opportunity to enter in a contest that if they were to win, gives money that is beneficial to their future educational career. It is so often students don’t feel motivated when making art. I believe that doodle 4 google gives students the opportunity to think critically and apply what they have learned with the elements of design as well as incorporating their own personalities with in the logo. I believe the results of this lesson would show a wide range of imagery that can be funny, whitty, and well thought out. This lesson gives the student the opportunity to express their opinion on what should be on a website they probably visit daily. It takes the lesson to a place they would not otherwise have the opportunity to have their work seen by so many viewers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qHNoOxnOkwo#

I really liked this video because i think it is important to show students that their work can influence others to create movements or reach a broader audience. Although i would stress that it would be better if they engaged i more legal activities. But show them that ther work can make a statement and people will "listen"(see)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjyPgdvFlE0

This is an awesome video on how to  light a set! This can be very useful to film and photo majors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6NUczP49xn0#!

Using podcast to connect literacy and art. We used a shel sileverstein poem to have the students illustratelines from the poem. We used the pod cast to introduce the lesson.

http://artedvideo.blogspot.com/search/label/math

I am always looking for cross curricular lesson plans. This is a great video that incorporates math in art making.

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/04/making-art-with-apples-ipad/237109/#slide9

an article on making art with ipad. I really love the idea because ipads are portable so essentialy you can take your art work with you anywhere! For the kind of students who are always on the run ipads are a great way to get your ideas down whenever you see fit.

how to make a portfolio

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Students can use i movie and stills to create a portfolio. Helping high school students create a portfolio is important for them when and if they would like a future in a college career. You can design an entire lesson aorund how to create a portfolio useing technology. This is only one way you can do it but you can also help them create a website via wix or blogspot.

http://artedvideo.blogspot.com/search/label/burger%20grease

This is a funny video i think would really catch students attention. It could be a great way to integrate health into a lesson plan. It is important to get students thinking of current events to incorporate into the content of their work. This is a video that is comment on fast food and its abundant amount of grease it holds.

http://artedvideo.blogspot.com/search/label/Human%20face

When i saw this i thought it would be a good idea to send out tutorials via email for the students to look over the weekend before i am to teach my lesson and give a demo of my own.

http://artedvideo.blogspot.com/search/label/biography

This is another video on how you can have students do the traditional biography research project by using video i movie and garage band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G0LtUX_6IXY

TETRIS played by real human-beings

http://oakdome.com/k5/lesson-plans/photo-editing/andy-warhol-pop-art-simple.php

students creat a warhol painting by using paint.net

how to create animation with powerpoint video

I took a commercial photography class a few semesters ago and i remember how i was so uninformed on something so simple as saving images to a cd. I think that for a lesson it could be important to touch upon things like saving your work. There is so much you can talk about between hard drives and images sizes.

Podcast in the Art Classroom

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This is an example that I did of a podcast in the art classroom.  It was a great way to show students what to do.  I believe that this was very helpful to the students.

Interactivity # 5

In my interview I spoke with a woman who teaches Spanish to high school students.  She has only been teaching for five short years. When I began my survey I quickly realized she had no clue what the NET-S/ NET-T were. Before even continuing with my questioning she asked me to explain to her what they were.  I think she was more confused than shocked she was not aware of what it was. She was not aware if her school district began implementing the NET-S and or NET-T.  We continued by talking about what technology initiatives exist to increase students’ proficiency and media literacy. She explained that all rooms had projector but only most but not all have a few computers. The teacher explained that there has been talk about Smart boards perhaps being bought for some classes. I was not surprised by her unfamiliarity with NET-S and NET-T because I too was not aware of about them until this very assignment. I would definitely tell fellow educators about the NETS-S and NETS-T. If my school board was not already involve with them I would bring it up during a meeting.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqVmjK_nFWkGdG83RzI2eXNjZ05LcEl2eGt6d3VST2c

Interactivity #4

I choose this lesson plan because i thought it was a great opportunity to combine the history of books and technology. I thought a perfect way to incorporate technology into this lesson plan would be with in the finding and communication process. In order to complete this project you must first choose a concept, after doing this it is important for the students to take charge and find objects and materials to create a mixed Media work of art. For the objects to correlate with their concept they will need to hunt for specific subject matter. This is where the Internet gets involved, they are able to use the Internet and numerous websites to search and ask for what they are in search for. Another large portion of this lesson is in the technique of using tools to apply the mixed media components. They are able to use technology to research what it the best way for them to do this. A website i would suggest is http://www.thistothat.com/. The ability to use tools appropriately will result in a artwork that will be able to last through time rather than fall apart. While on ly having one book as their canvas they will need to plan and problem solve.

Interactivity #2

 

Who needs a babysitter when you have television?

In the reading, A Social History of Media and Technology in Schools, Grace talks about her grandmother and mother, and how media and technology has developed within schools over the past two centuries. After reading i began to think how her mothers and grandmothers were her care taker. It made me think of my own experiences with babysitting and how dramatically it has changed in just a few years. I remember being 15 when i first began babysitting. I would spend the night helping them with their homework, feeding, bathing, and playing with them. It was only ten years ago when they would be begging for one more board game or 2 more hours out side! Just the other day I babysat a boy I've known since he was four. When he was four he loved to draw, color, and use his imagination to pretend he was in space. Now he is almost eight and all he did that night was watch movies play video games and browse his ipad. All i thought that night was, "what is an eight year old doing with his own ipad?" After two hours of being there I was even bored! It made me wonder what i was even there for? My purpose for being there is of course for his care and safety. But i was no longer his source of entertainment or interaction. Technology is playing such a big role in education but it makes you think about its role in the house hold as well.

Interactivity #1

Interactivity #1

Step 1: Identify and ranking the THREE most influential communications technologies in your life up to this point. 

Facebook

Skype

Email

Step 2: “Olivia’s Story”

Olivia is a young student who owns a cell phone, ipod and is a member of a social network. Like Olivia many of my future students will also have such technological influences in their everyday life. In order to keep my lessons relevant and relatable it is important to understand why Olivia is interested in technology and how she uses it. Familiarizing myself of technology that interest my students will help me develop lessons which link technology to the curriculum. By knowing Olivia's

interest in Myspace and her ability to design pages, I will be able to integrate technology into my lesson plans. For example having the children create their own academic blogs or professional webpages. Because i know Olivia owns and is capable of using an ipod, I can have my students think conceptually by using music to create imagery in parallel to lyrics. By understanding my students’ interests and uses of technology will benefit their learning. 

Step 3&4:

The three technologies I feel have impacted the way I learn new information are email, Skype, and Facebook. Skype has given my family away to communicate with family members from all over the world. My parents were both born and raised in Brazil. I am fortunate enough to know two languages, both English and Portuguese. Skype has given me the opportunity to speak with family members and practice Portuguese more frequently. Through Skype I have learned how to read and write the language. Facebook is a tool I use as a way to make contacts both socially and professionally. By using Facebook I am able to connect with different groups, organizations, businesses and artists. After watching both videos it is clear to me that both the students and I use technology in very similar ways. We use it to connect in away where there is no limitations in time and space between peers.