Laura+Jackson

The Kennedy Center ArtsEdge: Lesson Plans ~ The Arts http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teach/les.cfm Art and Science Unit ~ http://www.getty.edu/education/for_teachers/curricula/art_science/ The Comic Creator ~ http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/comic/

Seeing as I do not have my own classroom yet, I can only speak figuratively about my future classroom. Currently, I am utilizing PowerPoint presentations as a way to show art works on a large scale. This cuts down on paper and ink usage as well as guaranteeing a good quality image. I would assume that I will continue to use this in my own classroom. If I were lucky enough to have a Smart Board some day, I would certainly make good use if that for presentations. I may also take advantage of blogging in my classroom. My instructional technology teacher in college required use to keep a blog. I found it to be effective, sort of like keeping a journal in a studio art class. Language arts are inorporated into the art classroom constantly. During a critique or brainstorming session, communication is key to its success. I would also like to have my students write artist statements for their work. This is a great way to reflect on your work, the process, product and meaning behind it. Journaling is also a must in my art classroom. Combining art and writing in a reflective way is a key part of the expressive process.