How have you used technology to enhance your teaching- how do you want to in the future, and what technology is necessary?
One of the best new technological resources for the classroom is the smart board. I also use the ladybug almost every day. The smart board is a great tool for showing slideshows and images of artist's work. I love making short introductory slide shows for students to get them ready for the next unit, or what we'll be doing in class that day. For current classrooms, I think that a projector with a computer hook up are necessary. I have had to work in classrooms with less, but it can be difficult to show examples or demonstrate processes to all students at once.
In the future I would like to incorporate the use of a smart board more into my lessons. I have seen some teachers incorporate interactive smart board lessons with music and moveable elements.
As I move to my secondary placement, I am also excited to learn more about Photoshop and the operation of digital cameras. I have had a year of digital photography through University of Iowa, however, I know the students will always be able to show me more, and teach me things I could never imagine.
I am glad you are getting a chance to explore the ladybug and SMARTboards. A good thing about SMARTboards being around for awhile is that often other art teachers - or even the district - have some interactive lessons already stored for sharing. Being able to explore these technologies can better inform what you would like in your own classroom. I am excited to hear what you will be doing with digital photography this quarter!
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