Art and Technology Integrating Both Worlds

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National Art Education Association Convention March 28, 2008 (8:00-8:50)Grand Salon 6 - 1st Floor

Bob Reeker Lincoln Public Schools,

Lincoln, NebraskaEmail: [email protected]

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Lincoln, Nebraska225,000+ population

Home to the University of Nebraska

Located in the Southeast corner of the state

Second largest city in the state - Omaha is the largest

Capitol of Nebraska

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Lincoln Public SchoolsTotal students: 32,505

LPS employees: 7,170—2,803 teachers

Students attend: 36 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 6 high schools, 1 alternative high school; 3 high school focus programs—Science Focus Program (Zoo School), Arts and Humanities Focus Program, and the Technology Focus Program2 new elementary and one middle school opening

Art Specialists, full & part-time, in all elementary schools but 4

Supportive District Art Consultant - Nancy Childs

Collaborative Colleagues - 11 presentations at this National Conference

My Career History18 years in education

Two years as an administrator

2003 National Power of Art Seminar Attendee, The Lab School, Washington DCwith Robert Rauschenberg

2004-05 Nebraska Art Educator of the Year

NAEA Elementary Division Director-Elect

2008 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Finalist

I am in my 4th year teaching at Eastridge Elementary as a .5 Art and .5 Integrated Technology Specialist - 210 students - K - Grade 5. I see all students twice a week.

Good…Good…

• You and your technology specialist have a great working relationship and collaborate when possible.

• You and your technology specialist have a great working relationship and collaborate when possible.

Better…Better…

• You have access to a computer lab to do your own integration.

• You have access to a computer lab to do your own integration.

BEST!…BEST!…• You wear both an art hat and technology hat

and can integrate naturally.

• This is where I and four of my colleagues are!

• You wear both an art hat and technology hat and can integrate naturally.

• This is where I and four of my colleagues are!

Why would you ask someone to wear both

hats?

Why would you ask someone to wear both

hats?There are several reasons this has occurred in mydistrict:

• staffing needs/issues• art educators have been integrating for a long time• provides a very natural way to integrate

Art and Technology?

Together?

How do these two fit?

Art and Technology?

Together?

How do these two fit?

Different But Shared Philosophies…


Creative Expressions is primarily an art education class – most students don’t even call it Creative Expressions, but call it Art. Technology is integrated as a “tool” rather than a separate class. With each grade level, I rotate between creating a more traditional art project in the art room to creating an art project in the computer lab, using the tools the computer has to offer. However, I have also tried, with each grade level, to integrate technology with the regular classroom curriculum by designing computer-based art projects.

As a former graphic designer, I used the computer every day as an art medium. In teaching Creative Expressions, I am trying to instill to my students that a computer is just another art tool, like a paintbrush or a pencil. However, through my computer projects, I am also trying to teach them the basic computer skills that they will need to use every day in their future lives.

Amy Allerheiligen

Creative Expressions is primarily an art education class – most students don’t even call it Creative Expressions, but call it Art. Technology is integrated as a “tool” rather than a separate class. With each grade level, I rotate between creating a more traditional art project in the art room to creating an art project in the computer lab, using the tools the computer has to offer. However, I have also tried, with each grade level, to integrate technology with the regular classroom curriculum by designing computer-based art projects.

As a former graphic designer, I used the computer every day as an art medium. In teaching Creative Expressions, I am trying to instill to my students that a computer is just another art tool, like a paintbrush or a pencil. However, through my computer projects, I am also trying to teach them the basic computer skills that they will need to use every day in their future lives.

Amy Allerheiligen



For me the integration of visual arts and technology provides me with another tool for students to use as they respond to works of art, research artists and works of art, and creating art of their own. Students use software to create works and also use technology to create thumbnails and plan the work they create in the "studio".

The integration of the two means that students are working with tools that are the norm in the grown-up world of visual arts. Technology, a part of everyday life, is a tool for learning about, looking at, and expressing thoughts and feelings using, art.

Rhonda Mueller

For me the integration of visual arts and technology provides me with another tool for students to use as they respond to works of art, research artists and works of art, and creating art of their own. Students use software to create works and also use technology to create thumbnails and plan the work they create in the "studio".

The integration of the two means that students are working with tools that are the norm in the grown-up world of visual arts. Technology, a part of everyday life, is a tool for learning about, looking at, and expressing thoughts and feelings using, art.

Rhonda Mueller



When I tell people that I teach children through art and technology, they often look at me puzzled. They do not see the connection between the two and/or they view art as strictly a right-brained process with technology being solely left-brained.

I share...

Art is the creative process and how one chooses to express that creativity. Technology is a tool in which we can learn much about our world. We can use technology to learn and create many things, including art. And as for using the sides of the brain, my hope is that students are encouraged to develop both sides of the brain in all curriculum areas; some areas may lend better to one side of the brain. However, a GREAT teacher will inspire students in many ways, using many modalities to assist in FULL brain development.

Bob Reeker

When I tell people that I teach children through art and technology, they often look at me puzzled. They do not see the connection between the two and/or they view art as strictly a right-brained process with technology being solely left-brained.

I share...

Art is the creative process and how one chooses to express that creativity. Technology is a tool in which we can learn much about our world. We can use technology to learn and create many things, including art. And as for using the sides of the brain, my hope is that students are encouraged to develop both sides of the brain in all curriculum areas; some areas may lend better to one side of the brain. However, a GREAT teacher will inspire students in many ways, using many modalities to assist in FULL brain development.

Bob Reeker

My fourth colleague, Katie, recently had her first baby

and has been on maternity leave. So,

needless to say, her focus is elsewhere. :)

My fourth colleague, Katie, recently had her first baby

and has been on maternity leave. So,

needless to say, her focus is elsewhere. :)

DifferentDifferentAmy calls her class Creative Expressions, while Rhonda

and I have both art and technology classes.Amy and Rhonda primarily integrate with art. Katie and I

integrate with art as well as many other academic areas, such as math and language arts.

We all view integration as an excellent way to teach and an incredible way for students to learn.

The computer is a TOOL!

Amy calls her class Creative Expressions, while Rhonda and I have both art and technology classes.

Amy and Rhonda primarily integrate with art. Katie and I integrate with art as well as many other academic areas, such as math and language arts.

We all view integration as an excellent way to teach and an incredible way for students to learn.

The computer is a TOOL!

Shared

So, with the philosophy in place, let’s delve into the ways I integrate with art…and even a couple of academic connections!

So, with the philosophy in place, let’s delve into the ways I integrate with art…and even a couple of academic connections!

KindergartenKindergarten

• I focus on color the first quarter. We readmany color books and

do a color page using the above book. We also paint a non-objective

picture mixing primary colors. In technology, we use a drawing

program to complete the same color page.

• I focus on color the first quarter. We readmany color books and

do a color page using the above book. We also paint a non-objective

picture mixing primary colors. In technology, we use a drawing

program to complete the same color page.

KindergartenKindergarten• Leaf rubbing in art• Cool color filling negative space

with scanned leaves

• Leaf rubbing in art• Cool color filling negative space

with scanned leaves


• Understanding what a self-portrait is was my primary objective in this unit. I always stress to children that there are many different tools in creating art. The computer is yet another tool.

• Kid Pix drawing program was used here. I gave them the title and a head shape as a template.

• Understanding what a self-portrait is was my primary objective in this unit. I always stress to children that there are many different tools in creating art. The computer is yet another tool.

• Kid Pix drawing program was used here. I gave them the title and a head shape as a template.

New drawing tool!New drawing tool!

• My $1,000 prize money for Nebraska Teacher of the Year finalist was spent on 14 Wacom Tablets.

• I believe it will improve the quality of drawings of my students.

• And they are really enjoying using them!

• My $1,000 prize money for Nebraska Teacher of the Year finalist was spent on 14 Wacom Tablets.

• I believe it will improve the quality of drawings of my students.

• And they are really enjoying using them!

Grade 1Grade 1• African-inspired mask study

focuses on key aspects of African art. A limited color

palette is a key criteria. Students use Kid Pix to create

a computer-generated mask.

• African-inspired mask studyfocuses on key aspects of African art. A limited color

palette is a key criteria. Students use Kid Pix to create

a computer-generated mask.

Grade 1Grade 1

• All studentwork is displayed

with labels.Art and technology

are always hungtogether.

• All studentwork is displayed

with labels.Art and technology

are always hungtogether.

Grade 2Grade 2

• Mask inspired by Pablo Picasso.• Focus on features and patterns.• Technology: First experiencewith PowerPoint.• www.mrpicassohead.com

• Mask inspired by Pablo Picasso.• Focus on features and patterns.• Technology: First experiencewith PowerPoint.• www.mrpicassohead.com

My Picasso Gallery

Hannah Seizys

Grade 2Grade 2

• Study of ImpressionisticLandscape • Art: Tempera Paint/Oil Pastel Landscape• Technology: Kid Pix graphic• Technology: Landscape photographsaltered in Photoshop Elements

• Study of ImpressionisticLandscape • Art: Tempera Paint/Oil Pastel Landscape• Technology: Kid Pix graphic• Technology: Landscape photographsaltered in Photoshop Elements

Grade 2Grade 2

• Study of portraiture• Objective was emotions• Technology integration waschanging their teacher intoa Mona Lisa

• Study of portraiture• Objective was emotions• Technology integration waschanging their teacher intoa Mona Lisa

Grade 3Grade 3• Author/Illustrator Dav Pilkey “Captain

Underwear”• Language Arts Study & art connection• Kid Pix image using photographsof cats & dogs

• Author/Illustrator Dav Pilkey “Captain Underwear”

• Language Arts Study & art connection• Kid Pix image using photographsof cats & dogs

Grade 3Grade 3http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/mudcloth/

index_flash.html

Language Arts & Art Connection

http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/mudcloth/index_flash.html

Language Arts & Art Connection

Searching for sitesSearching for sites• Keywords are KEY!• “Interactive” or “on-line”• “Kids” or “children” or “elementary”• Theme you are searching

• Keywords are KEY!• “Interactive” or “on-line”• “Kids” or “children” or “elementary”• Theme you are searching

Grade 4Grade 4

• Mask study: I must grade students in 3rd-5th grades in production, research, and keyboarding.

• Masks were madefrom cardboardand plaster gauze.• Photos of maskswere altered inPhotoshop Elements.

• Mask study: I must grade students in 3rd-5th grades in production, research, and keyboarding.

• Masks were madefrom cardboardand plaster gauze.• Photos of maskswere altered inPhotoshop Elements.

Grade 4Grade 4

• For a pioneer landscape drawing, students researched images to use as integration.

• Drawingswere in penciland crayon.

• For a pioneer landscape drawing, students researched images to use as integration.

• Drawingswere in penciland crayon.

Grade 5Grade 5

• Study of Georgia O’Keeffe• Art: Watercolor painting• Technology: Research& a web

• Study of Georgia O’Keeffe• Art: Watercolor painting• Technology: Research& a web

Electronic portfolios

Students in grade 5 create electronic portfolios using PowerPoint. This is a lot of work forme as photos of all work need to be taken and then organized. The results though are

AWESOME!!!

Visual Art Portfolio

Kaitlin RoseliusGrade 5

Mrs. Young

About MeAbout Me

Age: 11Favorite colors: Blue and greenFavorite food: PopcornFavorite subjects: Art and Languge ArtsFavorite activity/hobby: I like reading and

writingSomething interesting about me: I have

Asthma

Age: 11Favorite colors: Blue and greenFavorite food: PopcornFavorite subjects: Art and Languge ArtsFavorite activity/hobby: I like reading and

writingSomething interesting about me: I have

Asthma

Around the World in a DayAround the World in a DayMaterial: Plaster gauze, paint,feathers, shells, string, and sticksArtist Statement: My inspiration was a sun and moon. I thoughtthat I would add a twist to it. The sun and moon goes around the world in a day so why couldn’t mine?

Material: Plaster gauze, paint,feathers, shells, string, and sticksArtist Statement: My inspiration was a sun and moon. I thoughtthat I would add a twist to it. The sun and moon goes around the world in a day so why couldn’t mine?

Sandy BeachSandy BeachMaterial:Watercolor paints, salt,and a paintbrushArtist Statement:I wanted to paint something delicate and

look soft. I decided to do it on the beachwith shells and flowers. I usedstippling to create the sand texture.

Material:Watercolor paints, salt,and a paintbrushArtist Statement:I wanted to paint something delicate and

look soft. I decided to do it on the beachwith shells and flowers. I usedstippling to create the sand texture.

A Russian FarmA Russian FarmMaterial: Colored Pencils

Artist Statement: I chose to do a farm because I found a picture that worked for me. I tried to use all of the 5 techniques. I chose tranquil colors and it worked in the picture.

Material: Colored Pencils

Artist Statement: I chose to do a farm because I found a picture that worked for me. I tried to use all of the 5 techniques. I chose tranquil colors and it worked in the picture.

Visual Art PortfolioMatt R.Grade 5

Mrs. VanLaecken

About MeAbout Me

• Age:11• Favorite color:Red• Favorite food:Baked Alaska• Favorite subject:Recess• Favorite activity/hobby:Basketball• Something interesting about

me:I’m not that tall, but I play post in basketball.

• Age:11• Favorite color:Red• Favorite food:Baked Alaska• Favorite subject:Recess• Favorite activity/hobby:Basketball• Something interesting about

me:I’m not that tall, but I play post in basketball.

Obsessive Starfish Obsessive Starfish

• Watercolors• I hate how I did this. I didn’t spend

enough time on this. I am too obsessed with Nebraska football.

• Watercolors• I hate how I did this. I didn’t spend

enough time on this. I am too obsessed with Nebraska football.

Shades’s Evil Twin Shades’s Evil Twin

• Plaster Gauze• I love how I did this. I like the

shades and eyeball cannon. The beads around its head were cool.

• Plaster Gauze• I love how I did this. I like the

shades and eyeball cannon. The beads around its head were cool.

Postcards Postcards

• Pencils• I am unsure whether I like this or

not. This project wasn’t my favorite.

• From Guatemala

• Pencils• I am unsure whether I like this or

not. This project wasn’t my favorite.

• From Guatemala

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