During the last week of December and first week of January, the students and staff of Sappington took some time to enjoy a travelling art exhibit based on the works of Claude Monet. For pictures of exhibit and examples of student interactions see my blog at http://sappingtonartroom.blogspot.com/2011/12/monet-exhibit-and-holiday-greetings.html and don't be afraid to join if you want. While observing the exhibit students worked on a scavenger hunt of questions based on the works and life of Claude Monet. In the future the nice newer style clickers will eliminate the paper copies, we are currently using. The following class after the exhibit provided students the time to review their answers and to input their responses through the use of the older six button clickers. The scavenger hunts for the last few exhibits may be viewed on the document manager page of my website at http://pages.lindberghschools.ws/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=10853 . I will also have full data results available on a flashdrive at our meeting. I have had the opportunity to use this lesson on several occasions and have a considerable amount of sucess. I believe the use of the newer clickers will help take this lesson to the next level and will provide further opportunities to do quick and simple assessments of students in an easy and efficient fashion.
My second challenge of this year has been development of simple art lessons incorporating the use of Microsoft Paint. These lessons were introduced in January and are currently being used by students as a supplemental activity once a student completes their assigned studio work.
Technology in the art room, who would have thought.
Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience and taking technology to the next level in the art room.
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