Lessons & Instructional Materials | The Elements of Art
The above flip chart seems to be a good
example of how I would use a flip chart in an art classroom. It is a
presentation software much like power point, or a graphic
tool that would, "allow manipulation of images to illustrate documents and
web pages." (Roblyer and Doering, 2013). It is a very nice visual tool and
has a good amount of images that demonstrate the art elements. I think this
visual approach to an art lesson would be the right visual aid. I think I would
use this software in particular for review purposes after I have taught a
lesson. Having the students flip through the flip book after a lesson would
further implement the technique or topic into their heads. Also having the
students have access to review materials like this would be a way technology use based on problem
solving. If they have questions about techniques or things we have learned
they can solve their own questions by reviewing the material, like the material
in a flip-chart. I have to admit though that I think there are better programs
I would use instead of flip charts, as I am not very familiar with the
software.
Using technology and using in an effective
thoughtful way takes time and preparation before using it with your students.
For me as an art teacher I would be focusing on its visual assistance it could
lend to my lessons. "Teachers say technology's visual and interactive
qualities can direct students’ attention toward learning tasks," (Roblyer
and Doering, 2013). I think using the technology hardware and software out there for its visual and
interactive purposes makes the most sense for my future classroom. We also can’t
forget though that no matter how much we have up to date hardware and software
without teachers who know how to use the software it becomes not effective.
"Successful technology programs hinge on well trained, motivated teachers.
(Roblyer and Doering, 2013). I for one have many programs and software I can be
learning to make me a more effective teacher in the classroom. I do think with
the amount of software support
tools out there it makes it a
lot easier for teachers to be successful. All of the material generators, data
collection and analysis tools, graphic tools, planning and organizing tools,
research and reference tools, and content-area tools there are a great many
options for teachers to enhance their lessons and make technology a regular
thing in the classroom.
References
Roblyer, M.D., and Aaron H. Doering. Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. 6th ed. Boston: Pearson. 2013. Print.
