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IAEA Conference: Retreat for the Arts @ the Q
November 30 - December 2, 2017
Saturday December 2, 2017, 3:15-4:00pm
School District 54 Junior High Art Department
Michele Banks, Erik Bostrom, Michael Coy, Kyle Meyer
Today’s Presentation
Today we will cover topics regarding how students can visually present their learning using the Chromebook and various apps. These techniques could be for enhancing the learning environment, assessments, group projects, etc. From creating a portfolio/slideshow of visual/textual work, to creating a Canva, Sketchpad, or Google Drawing collaboratively, to visual supplementation, a variety of topics will be covered. Having students express themselves and their learning digitally during or at the end of a unit will make any classroom a more creative environment.
Topics/Objectives/Agendas
Schaumburg School District 54: �28 total schools including 1 early childhood center, 5 junior high schools, and 22 elementary school�15,000 total students across all schools, 3000 at the junior highs
1:1 Chromebooks were purchased last school �year for all 7-8th grade junior high students
This year pilot elementary students are �investigating if 5-6th graders will receive
Over the last year and a half these have �proven to be great learning tools!
Brief Background:
What is it? �Google Slides- like PowerPoint, is a free, pared down presentation software that can be linked, shared, and/or commented on
Why is it better?�Being able to comment, collaborate, and share
It’s not something completely new and different �It is a presentation document that can be shared
Utilizing A Portfolio to exhibit growth and use online assessment
One way to utilize student chromebooks is to have students create their own growth portfolio using Google Slides. This will allow students to be held accountable for their own data and reflections.
Utilizing A Portfolio to exhibit growth and use online assessment
Example Student Art Portfolio
10th period Full year (2016-2017)
Water Coloring (Idioms)
For this piece we had to watercolor different idioms. I chose the idiom “Skeletons in your closet.” The idiom means ‘to keep secrets’ but it derives from the victorian era when doctors were not allowed to teach with real skeletons. Many of them hid these skeletons in their closets and rumours say, they even had infant skeletons. I decided to go with it anyway and started to draw. I ended up tracing my drawing on the watercolor paper and then started to outline with sharpie. I then played with all of the colors to my liking and got my project done.
Printing
For this I had to use a reference for my drawing. I then traced it over the linoleum and started carving. My three colors for the project was white, red, and black. Since my background was white and some things in my drawing was white, I started out by carving all of the linoleum that was white. Then I went to print red. After I printed with red I went and carved away anything that was supposed to be red in my print. After that was done I went and printed black. Now my print is done and I ended up with this result!
Scratch Art
This piece turned out better than expected and had me do more work than I expected as well. I first did the centerpiece, focusing more on lighting than anything. I was told that the simplicity was amazing but it didn’t meet all of the criteria. I then proceeded to do four more small pieces that were heavily influenced by Japanese fabric patterns. This entire piece in general was influenced by the culture I grew up with and I am very proud of it.
Acrylic Painting
For this piece, it took me a while to think of what I would paint. But, I ended up deciding on trying to recreate a forest from one of my favorite movies. I did struggle a bit while painting and asking for loads of help. If I didn’t then it wouldn’t have looked like this.
Sketchbook (Reversible elbisreveR)
I did this sketch book in my own free time and it is one of my favorites. I wanted to show what opposites looked like on the same page. I did it with black and whites. The main figure in the piece is a futuristic girl with a gas mask.
Sketchbook (Reference)
I used a reference for this one but I’m still really proud of it. I drew the back of my favorite character and colored it with dry erase markers.
What is it? �Google Classroom- like an online digital version of your Art classroom that can be a home for resources, message boards, assessments, etc.
Why is it better?�Being able to share, view, comment, collaborate
It’s not something completely new and different �It is a collection of resources and conversations you would have had otherwise, stored digitally as well
Utilizing visual assessment and critique on the chromebook
Another way to utilize student chromebooks is to have students submit their work in classroom, submit assessment documents, and critique themselves or others
Utilizing visual assessment and critique on the chromebook
Chromebook and Assessment
Students are now able to turn in assignments, including but not limited to:
-Daily/weekly Sketchbook assignments
-Projects, both 2-d and 3-d
-Peer Assessments of student work
-Critiques of Current and past artists/artwork
Chromebook and Assessment
Daily/Weekly Sketchbook Assessment Examples:
-Student works turned in for teacher assessment
This could also be an illustration of a poem, or a scientific
Theory, etc.
Example of Chromebook Assessment
Examples of Student submitted works (2-d and 3-d)
-Students take pictures with Chromebook and submit
For teacher assessment/critique/comment
Critique of Student work
Example of Student’s work to be
Critiqued via classroom (self critique or peer critique):
Please critique the following
artwork for value and
Press “turn in” when
completed.
Critique of Artist
Student Critique of
Artist/artwork in Classroom:
Assignment: Please answer
In four to six sentences how
Color and Shading are used
in this painting, then press “turn in”.
Ease of Assessment
-Students are responsible for submitting assignments via Chromebook
-Teachers can assess projects/assignments/sketches:
-anywhere and anytime WITH feedback
-assessment sheets are attached as a Google document which
Students can enter artist’s statements and/or critiques of their own works via the Chromebook
The next way to utilize student chromebooks is to have students begin their research through given links, tutorials, and visual starter prompts before lessons begin.
Utilizing visual resources and prompts to promote learning
Homework and assignment resources
Sketchbook assignments are posted in the classroom pages and resources, visuals, and tutorials can be attached or linked to help students further understand the concept.
Research
Students can enhance their learning of topics, concepts, or techniques by doing independent research. An assignment can be posted and the student can choose to present their findings in a variety of formats.
Prompts for Class Discussion
Slides used at the beginning of every class offer students a moment to get focused and ready for the day.
Each day, students take a few minutes to sketch what comes to mind when they see our Word of the Day, along with a photo for reference to get them thinking visually.
Once students are done sketching, they have the chance to share their thoughts before the day begins.
Prompts for Class Discussion
Students can work together to create a narrative for a work of art, such as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks (above).
Students observe and discuss clues as to what may be happening in each work.
Prompts for Class Discussion
Students can use Google Classroom as a platform to not only share artwork they find intriguing, but to also comment and discuss these works amongst each other. This will allow students to discuss artwork during class time, as well as at home.
Using Visual Apps to enhance learning
What is it? �”APPS”- A variety of Apps on the chromebook mimic or replace software you may have used on a desktop such as photoshop, Publisher, PowerPoint
Why is it better?�The Chromebook apps are (usually) free, web-based, intuitive, collaborative
It’s not something completely new and different �It is a collection of resources and conversations you would have had otherwise, stored digitally as well
Utilizing Visual Apps to enhance learning
Canva
Lucidpress
Sketchpad
Pixlr
Google Drawing
Emaze
Emaze is an updated presentation software and simple website format that creates visual interest for the content being presented.
Emaze is similar to Prezi (which is no longer free) in that it is dynamic and can have links and zoom around a single main page.
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Thanks everyone!!
Questions?