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Incredible Art Department
Awesome source for art projects, classroom management, handouts, & teacher advice. Highly recommend this source. It has something for everyone. Lessons for all grade levels, organized by media, art style, artists, etc. National Art Education Association (NAEA) Great place to find current art education studies, journals and articles. They have a few lessons and resources for teachers. There is an art teacher community, art competitions are advertised and they offer grant opportunities. Gardners Companion Site Online study guides, flash cards, pronunciations, and practice tests. This could help bring Art History and technology into your class The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History Words cannot describe the awesomeness of this website when introducing art history to students. Great graphics and images. Museum of Modern Art Take a look at the archives and browse collections. There is also a wide variety of lesson plan ideas which are already embedded with art history, criticism and aesthetics. SmartHistory by Khan Academy Tons of informational videos, additional sites, history, and pictures. This is perfect if you are out of practice with your art history or you are under pressure with time. Very student friendly and also good for a flipped class. Johns Hopkins Archeological Museum Fun information and career opportunities as well as continued learning. This is helpful for creating authentic lessons and meets many of the interdisciplinary standards. The Art of Ed How did I not know about this site? There are tons of resources for art teachers like assessments but it does not end there. The site also has subtopics about assessing portfolios, writing rubrics, using rubrics, etc. There are lesson plans, videos, podcasts and additional resources. I also follow them on Twitter. 
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Google Art Project
The TED Talk video given by Amit Sood is a great summation for why you should check it out and use it. Money is a never ending factor for art educators but this is a great resource for supplementing true art experiences as Sood states in his presentation. This link will also take you to an article Top 10 Apps for Art Ed with 9 more art experience websites you can try Artble.com
Great information about specific artists and their work, history, and pictures. Helpful for teaching students to take ownership of their work. The Getty Art Museum The Getty has an active and up to date art education program. This is who originally sponsored Dobb's research for DBAE. Lessons come in all shapes and sizes and designed with DBAE in mind. Art Babble Great teacher resource for videos, history and art blogs by art teachers you can follow. Works well in conjunction with SmartHistory by Khan Academy. National Gallery of Art Neat resources for teachers implementing DBAE. There are lesson plans for ALL grade levels, videos, downloadable posters and they will loan teacher packets for free! This will help get your feet wet or save you some time. Sacredsites.com
Architecture can be tricky to teach. This site covers places all over the world of "Peace and Power" with good visuals and information to get you started. Common Sense Media Digital citizenship resources & lesson plans for ALL grade levels. This is great for anyone new to tech. It goes over the do's and don'ts for teachers and students. Student friendly. |
Documentaries & MoviesThe documentaries and movies are some of my personal favorites for starting conversations about art with students. Then there are some that are purely didactic. Note some films are not appropriate for all ages and many times I only show clips due to time or content.
Art:21 collection
An absolute must have for every art teacher! Short 12 minute documentaries with 21st century artists and their artwork. There are 6 seasons, 4 episodes each and 3-4 artists per episode. In addition, PBS also has more info about the artist on their website. Exit Through the Gift Shop Students tend to love this documentary about graffiti artists. This is perfect for starting discussions about vandalism v. murals or public art and what distinguishes the two. How Art Made the World There are five 1 hour documentaries centered around various themes. Each investigates the themes roots and how this in turn shape our own world. Good entry point into art history and the significance of art. The Rape of Europa Excellent film about Hitlers march across Europe to raid and collect art. This is not really about art but the cultural and personal import of art and raised some interesting aesthetic questions about the ownership of art. The film provides a context for the time period and delves into how this is still affecting the art world today. Who the F*&# is Jackson Pollock? Students get a kick out of this film. It documents a trucker and her struggle to prove the garage sale find she purchased is in fact a Jackson Pollock. While there is some about Pollock this film is more about questioning the institute of art itself. My 10 Must Have Tech ToolsThese are in no particular order. These are a few of the many tech tools available that can help support DBAE, 21st century skills and technology in the class that enhances my teaching.
1. Weebly education
Students can make their own websites and practice creating a digital portfolio. The educational version means the teacher can monitor the content of student websites and it is secure from the public. I love haing students post artwork to get feedback from peers and reflect on their learning. 
2. Google Suit
It is free and super easy to use! There are a ton of applications for all of the Google programs. This streamlines work being turned in online and keeps students accountable since there is a time stamp. As a teacher it is also helpful in keeping my students and me organized. Google is a free resource and is always making updates. I recommend going to the app or add on section for specified programs including Forms, Draw, etc. 
3. Kahoot!
FUN, FUN, FUN ! This is an awesome program and did I mention fun? It's awesome because of how engaging it can make learning for students. Creating the quizzes are easy and quick but if you are short on time there is a million public pre-made quizzes you can use. You can battle individually or groups students off. |
Book RecommendationsPuzzles About Art: An Aesthetics Casebook by Margaret Battin
Aesthetics is hard and teaching it to student can be gut wrenching. This is an excellent book and something I have used repeatedly to address this much looked over standard and important discipline. Battin provides numerous scenarios with questions that you can use as starting points with your students as discussions or writing prompts. A History of Art Education by Arthur Efland A comprehensive and well researched history of the progression of the art education field from the time of Plato until the near present. It is a slower read but it lays out a great context for me as a teacher. As it progresses I cannot help but compare the teaching philosophies with the time in which they are being taught. Then wonder whether my teaching is reflective of today. It really puts things in perspective. A Whole New Mind by Dan Pink While not meant for educators this is an incredibly useful resource for tapping into 21st century skills and explaining the Conceptual Age. The material was easy and Pinks humorous writing kept me engaged the whole time. There are also some great exercises at the end of each chapter which could morph into art projects. The Element by Ken Robinson Amazing read and every teacher should read it. Robinson is a champion for embracing all that it means to be human and putting this in the classroom. The book explores the boundaries of talent, drive and expectations by looking at how individuals found their element. He is also a great speaker, very humorous and below is one of his many talks about education. The Flat World and Education by Linda Darling-Hammond
A little dense but powerful book about education today in the US. It provided me with a new perspective on teaching as the author explores educational systems in various countries. A real eye opener! The Visual Connections by Bobbe Baggio A quick but insightful read about one of my favorite topics visual communication and the power of images today. There are some fun exercises and the material is easy enough section can be read by high school students. FollowBelow are people or companies who inspire me as a teacher, an artist and/or a student. Some even have additional resources.
Alice Keeler
A teacher who is tech savvy. I follow her on twitter and she is constantly posting things that are great for using technology in the classroom. She is like the wizard of Google suits. Tinker Labs There are so many great bloggers I simple could not choose. When I went on my search I used this great website Tinker Labs. The website actually created a list of useful art education bloggers in all shapes, styles and forms. Marsha Russell If you want some ideas for art history I recommend checking out Marsha Russell on pinterest. Every time I visit I am in awe at the plethora of boards and the pins for each board. She has everything from Prehistoric to contemporary art. I want to be her one day. TED Talks This a great place to hear new ideas and I often go here to find educational and art talks. Like the video above with Ken Robinson these are short and most are inspirational. Some I even share with my classes. You can also follow them on Twitter or YouTube. In addition, TED has an education extension ed.ted.com with lesson plans designed around TED Talks and you can post new lessons. |
4. Video maker- (WeVideo or iMovie)
Having a video maker is a great way to engage students outside of class. There are various applications of video and now cell phones can capture sound and quality video or stills making it easier to use. iMovie is only available on Mac but WeVideo works just as well. In fact WeVideo is cloud based so students can work at school or at home. My capstone video on my home page was made using WeVideo and then I simply uploaded it to YouTube.
Having a video maker is a great way to engage students outside of class. There are various applications of video and now cell phones can capture sound and quality video or stills making it easier to use. iMovie is only available on Mac but WeVideo works just as well. In fact WeVideo is cloud based so students can work at school or at home. My capstone video on my home page was made using WeVideo and then I simply uploaded it to YouTube.
5. Padlet
If you want to collaborate try this web tool. It meets all the requirements 1. it's free, 2. it's easy, 3. students love it and 4. it enhances my teaching. This link will take you to a padlet about Educational Uses for Padlet, great ideas to try and a fun way to include tech and DBAE in the classroom.
If you want to collaborate try this web tool. It meets all the requirements 1. it's free, 2. it's easy, 3. students love it and 4. it enhances my teaching. This link will take you to a padlet about Educational Uses for Padlet, great ideas to try and a fun way to include tech and DBAE in the classroom.
6. VoiceThread
Presentation tool that teachers and students can use. Now there some limits if you are using it for free but it's not badly priced. I use the free version with no problem. I can upload slide shows or make them as I go but be warned you can't add text in VoiceThread which is the beauty of it. Many of my students read slides instead of presenting and this forces them to present. Since you can record you can record as many times as you want, perfect for shy students and it will keep a record of the presentations to review later or share.
Presentation tool that teachers and students can use. Now there some limits if you are using it for free but it's not badly priced. I use the free version with no problem. I can upload slide shows or make them as I go but be warned you can't add text in VoiceThread which is the beauty of it. Many of my students read slides instead of presenting and this forces them to present. Since you can record you can record as many times as you want, perfect for shy students and it will keep a record of the presentations to review later or share.
7. Newsela
I love this website! You can find article using Google but Newsela makes it easy for teachers and students to find contemporary articles. Newsela also has some cool features like including a pre-made writing prompt and quiz if you choose to use it. Each article can also be read at 5 different reading levels from elementary all the way to 12th grade. There is also annotation capabilities and to stay organized you can make a class and simply assign an article. Then any writing or quizzes will be put in what Newsela calls your binder. It is easy, organized, relevant and meets Common Core standards. In fact you can search for articles based on a specific standard. It's great for giving students a real world perspective, starting discussions and making connections with other subjects/topics.
I love this website! You can find article using Google but Newsela makes it easy for teachers and students to find contemporary articles. Newsela also has some cool features like including a pre-made writing prompt and quiz if you choose to use it. Each article can also be read at 5 different reading levels from elementary all the way to 12th grade. There is also annotation capabilities and to stay organized you can make a class and simply assign an article. Then any writing or quizzes will be put in what Newsela calls your binder. It is easy, organized, relevant and meets Common Core standards. In fact you can search for articles based on a specific standard. It's great for giving students a real world perspective, starting discussions and making connections with other subjects/topics.
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8. Screen casting, Zaption and HapYak
Screen casting is a must especially when introducing new technology in the classroom. There are quite a few free screen casting programs out there and one of my favorites is Jing. Related is Zaption and HapYak which can be used for flipped lessons. Basically you can upload a video you make, maybe from Jing, or one you found maybe from Khan Academy or YouTube and then you can create an interactive video for students. It's great for ensuring students watch a video for homework or have as review. Zaption has been king but it will not be available after Sept and HapYak is a great free alternative and is working with Zaption for a smooth transition. Below is a short demo of HapYak.
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9. Piktochart
Infographs or infoposters are trending in education and my favorite program to create them is Piktochart. It is pretty user friendly and has the capacity to make some personalized material. It is also my favorite thing, FREE! Of course you have the option to upgrade for a minimal fee and this gets you access to more images, fonts, templates, etc. Infographs are an excellent alternative to writing a paper or doing presentations and heavily relies on visual communication which I am all about. The video on the right gives a brief overview of the program and why teachers should use infographs. |
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10. Pinterest & Twitter
Pinterest is a wonderful social media platform for my students and me. It has a much more organic feel than Google images and when I find something I can save it in a board. I will make a board and then share it with students as examples. Student in turn can make boards of reference images and share those. The logo below will take you to my Art Education board. I treat Twitter more as a news or update platform than social media. In the morning I log on to see what others have posted mostly by art institutes or other educators. I like that it is quick and current. I would strongly advise if you plan on using this, Facebook or any other social media platform that you have a separate one for personal use and one for work that students will see. If you'd like to follow me on Twitter search @mshullb219
Pinterest is a wonderful social media platform for my students and me. It has a much more organic feel than Google images and when I find something I can save it in a board. I will make a board and then share it with students as examples. Student in turn can make boards of reference images and share those. The logo below will take you to my Art Education board. I treat Twitter more as a news or update platform than social media. In the morning I log on to see what others have posted mostly by art institutes or other educators. I like that it is quick and current. I would strongly advise if you plan on using this, Facebook or any other social media platform that you have a separate one for personal use and one for work that students will see. If you'd like to follow me on Twitter search @mshullb219
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