What Web 2.0 tools are available to teachers and students?
Before the tools available to teachers and students using Web 2.0 are discussed Web 2.0 must be defined. Web 2.0 consists of internet tools or applications that are generated by users, can be edited easily to add content and increases communication, best of all no downloads are required. This can be extremely beneficial to educators and their students.
With these powerful tools teachers can set up blogs that outline assignments or other course material, publish "power point" like presentations that students can access at home, set up class websites that students can communicate about assignments over or class calendars that will let students know when assignments are due. There is a seemly endless supply of new tools available to educators and their students because of this new way of thinking about communication. The over arching principles behind Web 2.0 is community, ease of communication and sharing. With the prominence of technology and the internet in our society today it seems quite natural for education to take advantage of the tools available. Using these tools will further the goal of providing the best possible education and resource for students.
http://web2010.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools-community.cfm
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listweb20s.html
Friday, September 30, 2011
Trade Book #3
The History of Art text is a organized by geographical location and time period. The most appropriate grade level is 4th to 7th grade. The book is beautifully illustrated to extend student understanding of techniques and artist methods. The text is best suited for an Art History unit. Various art movements and time periods are described with easy to understand text supported by examples of famous artworks.
Students will gain a greater understanding of how artworks were created in various time periods because of the well illustrated methods. (ex. the building of Stonehenge, The Parthenon, etc) The reasons for artworks creations are given in an easy to comprehend manner. Additionally various artist techniques of the time period are offered up to help students understand the timeline of art history better. Times range from the earliest civilizations all around the world to modern day art movements given students a clear overview of how art has progressed through the ages.
Merlo, C. (2000). The history of art: from ancient to modern times. Chicago, Illinois: P. Bedrick Books.
Trade Book #2
This book by Andrea Belloli not only discusses time periods in which works of art were created in but also the geographical locations they were found. This provides a unique presentation of the subject matter. This book will be used in an Art history lesson for 6-8th grade students, supplementing early human expressions up to modern works. The text covers a wide range of mediums to work in from early stonework, pottery, and sculpture, as well as painting and other traditional mediums.
For every work of art, dates of its creation, where it was created, who created it and reasons for it are supplied that will identify cultural values, customs or beliefs. This information provided by the book gives complete idea of the purpose and meaning of the art history surrounding each work. Additionally, timelines and maps printed in the book enhance student understanding of art history as a whole. The in depth information about the works will lead to meaningful class discussions about art history and broaden the students understanding.
Belloli, A. P. (1999). Exploring world art. Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum.
Trade Book #1
This is a full color, easy to read book, exploring paintings for students grade 5-8. The text is very clearly written and easy to understand with vibrant illustrations and pictures describing various artistic techniques. The reproduction of famous artworks is impressive, very little is lost in the translation of original work to photograph in this book. Looking at Pictures centers around paintings, exploring a variety of subject matter: painting techniques used, iconography, symbolism, lighting of subjects and landscapes among other prominent themes in painting.
This text would be best used to supplement an Art History unit. It explains narratives involved in famous paintings, and also the historical context in which an artwork was created in. Students can be shown images and be asked to identify the historical influences the read about the work, seeing if they are correct. Various techniques and the time period they were predominantly used in are explored and explained. With the information of techniques and subject matter students will be more well equipped to identify what time period artwork was created in.
Richardson, J. (1997). Looking at Pictures: An Introduction to Art For Young People. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated
Friday, September 23, 2011
Color Theory
Color matters is a massive website dedicated to color theory. This website explains how colors can be combined to create various effects. It also discusses how color can affect mood, feelings or even physiological responses. How colors interact with one another is explained, including various color systems used for a variety of purposes. It even goes as far as to explain how humans and other animals perceive colors.
This website can be used for instruction by very clearly explaining and showing to students how colors interact with one another, and provide resources for students to ponder over how color will work within their artworks. Students will be able to vey clearly understand the importance and power of color selection as it relates to their own work.
Interactive Art History Timeline
The time periods covered by the "Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History"range from 8000 B.C.E to present day. Each part of the time line can be searched by geographical location and provides examples of art that came out of that time in place. The timeline also provides the historical context in which the works or are were created, discussing key events that shaped the artwork created in that time and place. Additionally there are thematic essays related to the time period and location that further expand upon the influences on the art.
The website can be used in instructing art classes by putting famous works of art into a historical, geographical and social context, this will lead to greater student understanding and appreciation of works of art. Students can explore art history on their own and find works that they are interested that will provide inspiration for their own work.
This is an extremely powerful and useful tool for art educators to firmly convey context of famous works of art.
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