Submitted by Barbara Zelt
Art Teacher, Church Lane Elementary
The introduction of the new devices has expanded the possibilities for student learning in Art. They are a great tool in which the students have the opportunity in self directing their own learning. The children are engaged with interactive activities, thought provoking problem solving lessons and programs where the resources are readily available with a click or finger swipe. The students work together to navigate through the programs and share information in maneuvering the commands to land themselves onto the correct screen. Watching how quickly they learn to manipulate the device for the desired outcome is a joy to watch. The children are excited, engaged and their joy of learning is evident in the new ways they are expressing their artistic talents.
Art Teacher, Church Lane Elementary
The introduction of the new devices has expanded the possibilities for student learning in Art. They are a great tool in which the students have the opportunity in self directing their own learning. The children are engaged with interactive activities, thought provoking problem solving lessons and programs where the resources are readily available with a click or finger swipe. The students work together to navigate through the programs and share information in maneuvering the commands to land themselves onto the correct screen. Watching how quickly they learn to manipulate the device for the desired outcome is a joy to watch. The children are excited, engaged and their joy of learning is evident in the new ways they are expressing their artistic talents.
While students use the devices other students may work in collaboration in small groups. I was teaching a lesson on Henri Matisse using the programs on Discovery Education and Symbaloo. These are great resources where the children view a video about Henrii Matisse (Discovery Education) and create models for paper cut out projects. The children determine the theme of their picture and then with the availability of numerous options (colors, shapes, patterns and the layout of the composition), design thumbnail sketches on their devices. These are the models the students will use to create their pictures. Simultaneously a small group of students are gathered to manipulate materials and create a group mural on a theme of the same project. This learning environment allows the teacher to work more closely with some students with a hands on activity while the other children are working independently on their devices. The groupings rotate throughout the class time. We are working within the best of two worlds; technology infused into our teaching environments. The devices have expanded further enrichment opportunities for student centered directed learning.
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