The Carrot Revolution Blog seemed interesting because it discussed art resources for the classroom, projects and ways to integrate art and technology in the classroom. Giving students the chance to link art and technology is important especially since the children are so linked into technology themselves. It also links back to the site I kept ending up at called Art ED 2.0 which also seems like a good resource connecting many art educators. I also came across a reference to a book called Art Synectics that discusses how students can approach ideas for art in many ways...which I hadn't even thought about students not knowing this.The next blog I came across was http://www.artismessy.org/
The section on advocacy was interesting and I liked how it linked to many other online resources like blogs and sites. The blogs are great resources and I hope I will use it. I have been thinking a lot about teaching art in the middle schools, and don't have any ideas...these blogs have many great ideas. I feel that teaching art in high school should be about college development, career development in art and that isn't appropriate at a middle school level.
In addition to posting about art education blogs I have posted this print, an etching on a zinc plate that I did a few years ago. :)
Katie, I am always searching teacher blogs to find art ideas for my elementary kiddos. I looked at both of these after reading your post but just briefly. I will definitely be perusing them again though! I love finding a good blog that has step by step instruction for lessons and pictures are always a plus so that you can get a good idea about what the blogger is trying to explain. P.S. I love your artwork, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello Katie,
ReplyDeleteThat is a great site. I like a lot the idea of the pin boards. They are like little windows into new (and sometimes) bizarre worlds. I was not aware of Pinterest, but I think I going to explore some more its capabilities.
I think that both of the blogs that you choose will be great resources for you when you begin teaching. I agree with your thoughts on making high school art about career development, I think this will make your students very successful. Beautiful etching!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those blogs! I really like the first one! I want to teach social studies, but I love art, and I feel that integrating art into other classes is important! These blogs offer some great ideas that I could integrate into my lesson plans! I’m not sure that I agree with you on the middle school vs. high school concept. I think that middle school aged students can be extremely responsive to subjects like art. Though certain theories and techniques may not be as easy to teach to a younger age group, I don’t think you should give up on the idea! Maybe talk to some middle school art teachers and see what they have to say!