Overcoming the frustrations :)
When the year began, I had high hopes to wow my students with all of the technology knowledge that I had gained during the Tech Connections class. My biggest fear (technology not connected) was realized when I was unable to use my projector until December.
However.... once it was up and running...
1. I was able to dive into the web world and create wonderful PPT introductions for my students. During planning time, I could copy and paste images from the web into PPT presentations. My feats included: a PPT on Oaxacan Animals, a PPT on Surrealism, a PPT of elements of art, a PPT on masks from different cultures (besides Africa!) and more! The students seemed to really enjoy viewing the awesome visuals.
2. My 8th grade students were able to use the scavenger hunt that I created during the summer class. I did need to tweak the original template in order to make it more effective.
3. The laptop cart is a favorite of mine. My first semester students were able to successfully complete Amazing Artist DVDs. My second semester students are currently working on the assignment.
4. Using PhotoShop Elements, my 8th grade students created self-portraits. They photographed one another, posterized the photo after changing the contrast and brightness, grayscaled the image and printed it. The prints were then enlarged and painted with tempera paint on 18" x 24" paper, using specific color schemes. They were awesome and we were able to give them to parents when they came to school for conferences:)
5. In addition, my 8th grade students were able to create Surrealistic images through PhotoShop Elements by combining photographs and manipulating them.
Overall, I think that the summer class allowed me to improve my teaching skills by implementing more technology in my instruction. I readily send students to the five desktop computers in my classroom to research ideas, prove their viewpoints and/or to spark their imaginations. I feel better qualified to judge appropriate websites and to help the students understand the validity in what they find. I'm sure that I will continue to use technology throughout my teaching career. In fact, United Streaming is still an area that I need to explore! Thanks Savilla!!!
~ Rene' Steingraber
However.... once it was up and running...
1. I was able to dive into the web world and create wonderful PPT introductions for my students. During planning time, I could copy and paste images from the web into PPT presentations. My feats included: a PPT on Oaxacan Animals, a PPT on Surrealism, a PPT of elements of art, a PPT on masks from different cultures (besides Africa!) and more! The students seemed to really enjoy viewing the awesome visuals.
2. My 8th grade students were able to use the scavenger hunt that I created during the summer class. I did need to tweak the original template in order to make it more effective.
3. The laptop cart is a favorite of mine. My first semester students were able to successfully complete Amazing Artist DVDs. My second semester students are currently working on the assignment.
4. Using PhotoShop Elements, my 8th grade students created self-portraits. They photographed one another, posterized the photo after changing the contrast and brightness, grayscaled the image and printed it. The prints were then enlarged and painted with tempera paint on 18" x 24" paper, using specific color schemes. They were awesome and we were able to give them to parents when they came to school for conferences:)
5. In addition, my 8th grade students were able to create Surrealistic images through PhotoShop Elements by combining photographs and manipulating them.
Overall, I think that the summer class allowed me to improve my teaching skills by implementing more technology in my instruction. I readily send students to the five desktop computers in my classroom to research ideas, prove their viewpoints and/or to spark their imaginations. I feel better qualified to judge appropriate websites and to help the students understand the validity in what they find. I'm sure that I will continue to use technology throughout my teaching career. In fact, United Streaming is still an area that I need to explore! Thanks Savilla!!!
~ Rene' Steingraber
posted by Savilla @ 4:46 PM
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