So I'm continuing on with my post from last week about NETS-T2, but I'm going to look at indicator "c" this week. It states that teachers should customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
Last week I talked about creating movies and podcasts, which could also fit under this indicator, but Jim suggested I look at the MOMA's educational website. They have three resources right there on their main page; one for elementary students, one for teens and high school students, and one for art educators. The page for elementary students has an interactive feature where kids can follow an alien around the MOMA to learn about certain artists and their works. There are also activities for them to do. The page for teens also has interactive activities and questions what is and isn't art? It also gives high school art students a chance to enter into different contests or workshops offered there at the MOMA. Both of these activity pages would be a great resource in the classroom for those students who are quick at finishing their artwork. If you don't want them to start on something new, these websites would be great for them to go and play around with, while still learning and being creative with art and art history.
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Dana-The web-site Jim gave you sounds interesting. I am going to check it out when I have time (2013). The site sounds interesting. Technology is not the only thing I am illiterate at, Art History as well. I have always wished I had an interest in it when I was younger. Better late than never I guess. Good Post. I am going to follow you the rest of the way to see if I can learn something. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSounds neat, Dana. I especially like how you're thinking of ways to benefit students at various levels (those who are quicker at finishing assignments). I'm always looking for ways to keep those students engaged.
ReplyDeleteOne question, which really is not related at all to your post, but it just popped into my brain:
1) Ever watch "Little Einsteins"? It's an entertaining kids' show, where these four (or is it five?) little kids go on adventures, all while celebrating the artist of the day and the music of the day (the artists and musicians are usually famous works). It's interesting to see how the art/music plays a role in the show. I wonder if your students could watch those episodes ... and maybe even create their own episode? Not sure how it'd work, but it might be fun.