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Taken at Bear Lake

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Taken in Maui

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Taken in my yard

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Safe Blogging

1. The use of blogs is considered an extension of your classroom. It is important to make sure that speech remains appropriate not only in the classroom, but on the blogs. Be sure to review with your students beforehand what is/isn't appropriate to post on blogs.
2. "Blogs are about ideas" You can either agree or disagree with the idea, not the person. Use constructive criticism and be sure to read things carefully so that you don't take things the wrong way. Have an open mind to other peoples opinions.
3. Blogs are public so be careful with what you post. It is important to proofread the students work before they post it. You can't always take back what you say, especially when it's on the web.
4. Never post personal information. The most you should put is just your first name. This can be a huge safety concern especially among students. It is important to keep the children and their identities safe.


laramie2.org/modules/groups/.../cms/.../Safe%20Blog%20Guidelines.pdf

The Pedagogy of Blogs

I think it's great what these teachers are doing with their classes. They are teaching them how to use the internet for things such as blogs, podcasts, and so many other things that will be beneficial to them as they go on throughout life. While using blogs teachers have them write about other things, they work on projects or reply to class discussions. Mr. Crosby's class had different topics to write about, he also uses the blog to have the students work on things for class such as practice tests and personal narratives. The 2M Gem class posted videos and pictures of things that they've done in class. It is also a great way for their parents to keep updated on the things their kids are doing in school. Some of these blogs also asked for input from other people. I think it's great that teachers can use blogs to keep the children thinking and make learning fun for them.

http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?blogger_id=61490
http://www.2mgems.blogspot.com/
http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?blogger_id=65078

Batike

This was a lot of fun to make the Batike. I really enjoyed the outcome, it did bleed a little. I think this looks like the rose from Beauty & The Beast. 

Age Appropriate Activity

My fourth grade lesson plan was creating positive and negative monsters during Halloween time. My project is age appropriate because I got my main idea out of the core curriculum so I know that it is an appropriate activity. The students use positive and negative space to create any kind of monster they want. They need to be able to identify positive and negative space and use it correctly. They will be able to this by the end of the activity after being shown examples and looking at their own creations. This is something that needs to be taught in fourth grade.

Map of My Life

This is a map of my life. It shows major events starting from birth to present time. Events such as where I was born, starting school, graduating from hight school, college, and my feelings about each event. 

My wire sculpture as a student with poor motor skills

This is my snake made out of wire. I am not very fond of it, but then again I did have gloves on. It was interesting to see how certain people acted with their disabilities. It is also very important to give different types of instructions when you have students with disabilities, especially when the all have a different disability because they can't all learn in the same way.

Pots

Pinch Pot
I like this one more than the coil pot. The clay was easier to work with on this one and it was easier to form the shape I wanted. Although the shape of this pot just sort of happened, I really liked the outcome.

Coil Pot
I didn't like this one as much as the pinch pot. I found it harder to make because the clay would get dry so quickly it was hard to form the coils. I do like the color though.

African Masks

I loved the african mask. I was also very impressed with how well the milk cartons turned out. Every one of ours was so different and we each found unique ways to make them. This is a very fun project that I can see any student enjoying.

Google Sketch-Up

                                                                              

                      

Google sketch-up was very frustrating, yet fun to use. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I was a little more educated on how to use it. It's almost like the game Sims and I can see students really enjoying this and being able to construct their own structure. 

Alphabet Scratchboard

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I enjoyed making the scratchboard. It did take me a long time do do the coloring. It was fun to see the finished project. There are so many different things you can do with a scratchboard and I'm glad that I now know how to make them. 

Oil Pastels

This is probably my favorite project we did. We had to draw what we saw looking out our window at night. I promise, it's darker in person. I really enjoyed creating this picture and blending the colors together. 

African masks

There are many different types of African masks.. One example is the Baule mask. Every mask is used for different things. http://www.artyfactory.com/africanmasks/masks/baule.htm

"African masks are considered amongst the finest creations in the art world and are highly sought after by art collectors." http://www.rebirth.co.za/African_mask_history_and_meaning.htm

This website is about African masks for kids. It gives a history on the masks and talk about how to make them http://africa.mrdonn.org/masks.html

Technology in the Classroom

Here is a quote from Stephanie Reese. She is a technology teacher at Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.


"I use art in the classroom to teach everything from communication and desktop publishing to web design and in yearbook classes," she said. "We’re using it for students to be able to tell a story, and this allows them to do it visually. Whether they use video or artwork, they still manipulate the medium and create something that’s a story."


Reese uses Painter software. She uses it to teach different concepts such as "3D animation modeling, 3D figures for geometry, and sculpting for anatomy classes–and also to teach color theory."


There are so many different ways to teach art using technology. These are all great examples. I really liked the example of her using it in yearbook classes because I don't think I would have ever really considered that an art, but when you think about it, it really is. 


http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/09/19/technology-makes-art-education-a-bigger-draw/


"The use of technology as a creative tool is occurring more and more in art classrooms across the country." With things such as such as paint, animation and three-dimensional modeling programs are beginning to be used in art education programs.


Technology is more and more common now days and it is beginning to be incorporated into classrooms a lot more, even with art. It gives teacher a different way to teach art and this way, kids are not just learning about art but they are learning about technology as well. 


http://www.olejarz.com/teched/essays/arttech.html

Art vs. Craft

Definition of art: the quality, production, expression, or realm, according toaesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or ofmore than ordinary significance.

Definition of craft: an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill, esp.manual skill: the craft of a mason.

http://dictionary.reference.com/

"Craft work is skilled work." It involves technique. Craft is usually associated with producing useful objects. Art "expresses emotion." Works of art express emotion and feeling.

http://www.denisdutton.com/rnz_craft.htm

"Crafts – traditionally – were about using a handmade process to achieve an end result." Practical things such as furniture or clothing. "Art is generally about aesthetics rather than function."

There is a difference between arts and crafts but they can also be used together. "Craft can be art and art can be craft."

http://tanglecrafts.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/the-difference-between-art-and-craft/

What motivates me

What motivates me as a learner? I've never really thought about that before. Sometimes being motivated is hard, but what I've noticed throughout all my schooling, the thing that motivates me the most is to know that I'm working towards something. Seeing the finished product. Whether it be a good grade on a test, an A on a paper, passing a class with a good grade, doing great on a project, or having a teacher praise me for doing well. These are all things that motivate me. Doing well in class or in anything at all makes me want to try and be better in everything that I do.

Sometimes it is hard to be motivated in something that you don't feel you are good at. That would be math for me. I'm not very good at math, therefore it's hard to be motivated in that class. But working my hardest, studying my brains out, and seeing that I really can do it is a great feeling. Some things come more easily for others, and we just need to accept that. Being motivated is a great feeling. Wanting to work towards accomplishing something. Knowing that you've done great.

Different things motivate different people. When I think about my future students, it's hard because some may be motivated in different ways than others and I need to think of things that will motivate all of them. One thing I will be sure to do as a teacher is praise my students for doing well, and telling them what they are doing well in. I think it is important for students to be recognized for the things they do good in, because it makes them want to do better. I know this from personal experience. Setting reasonable goals that they will not only have to work towards, but that they will be able to accomplish. These are a few things that I can do as a teacher to help motivate my students! 

Color Wheel

It was very interesting to see how the colors mixed and work together. Some of them were a lot harder to get than others. I liked working on the color wheel and was very proud of the outcome. It will be a very useful resource for my own classroom. 

Watercolor

I really enjoyed this assignment. Not just because we got to eat while doing it, but it was interesting how we portrayed the tastes of different foods. It was also very interesting to compare how different everyones ended up looking. It was fun making different textures and designs. 

Styrofoam Prints

Bubbles

The reason I chose to do my styrafoam prints of blowing bubbles is because it's something that I see everyday. I work at a preschool for kids with Autism and the two kids that I work with LOVE to go outside and play bubbles.