When it comes to what and how I teach ....I find it difficult to put in to words, however I have often said I use the multiple-scatter-gun effect. This is done to try and facilitate for as many student learning styles as possible.
I used old fashioned “chalk and talk” , with top of the class demonstrations and students repeating the exercise. I remind students of the discipline that it takes to develop a skill like drawing painting etc. "Remember practice makes perfect!"
However I try and use as many new programmes as possible depending on their suitability etc.
I engage them with creative projects that allow for self-directed research and learning and encourage creative outcomes (without restrictions: just because the part you need to make your design work does not exist yet, should not limit your imagination)
Although I do like “Voice-thread”, I think I have my current Top 3 Tools below (in no particular order)
Top Three Tools
1:Prezi : I love when new programmes come out like “Prezi”. This site has taken some of my stale Power-Points and really breathed new life in to them.
2.Google Earth : allows me and my students to take virtual trips around the world to study the development of architecture, I can record a tour, take snap shots or down load 3D versions of many of the buildings
3.Blogs: By far and away my new favourite thing! As well as setting up a blog for the Art Department (http://artdesignccc.blogspot.ie/ )I have also set up an individual blog for each student doing Art in the school . All members of a class group are linked by this/ each one following the other. The blogs are used as “artistic diaries” and record their classwork, project development and creative interests. Also some student continue to use the same blogs when they move on to college.
When do the students use blogs.
· Show research images and information
· Show progression of work
· Set up pages for finished work under various headings. Painting Print etc.
“Something for the weekend.
Blog your week
· At the end of each week, students must put up information/ pictures of the Art Work they participated in that week.
· Include key words or new words
· Include aims for that work (what you hope to make or learn).
· Each image should be accompanied by information explaining it.”
Here are some videos showing how technology can enhance the learning experience
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