To be completely honest, I find it difficult to work in groups; not because I don't like to cooperate with others in my field or don't find it valuable, but instead because I constantly feel that I am not doing enough. In the case of this interactivity, I cannot pretend that I was a big help to my group members. I find it hard enough to remember to do the online work as it is, but remembering to collaborate with my group in addition to that is difficult to me.
However, I did try my best to add something to my group spreadsheet, even though by the time I got there most of the technologies I thought of had been used already. Some of the technologies that my group came up with are so inventive - I would have never thought to add Flickr to the list, partially because I don't think of it as a school-related tool. All of the things listed on our spreadsheet could potentially be used in new and interesting ways to enhance an art classroom.
This could support the CURR 314 module by using some of the technologies listed, particularly the ones that provide a consistent base of information from which students can work. This would give all the students the same starting point and then provide a more level base for assessment. As for the READ 411 class, any of the online museums provided in the spreadsheet would give the students a chance to work on literacy, especially when studying art history.
Jackie, I also find it challenging to work in groups, but I appreciated the flexibility of this assignment. It was a relief to know that everything could be coordinated online instead of trying to meet up in person. Overall, I think our group came up with some pretty creative uses for technology in art. The research I did also helped me see how many tools I had overlooked in the past because I didn't see how to make use of them in a classroom. Now I feel I have some great resources for my students to use and a few good ones for connecting with other teachers.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you. Working in a group for a project always seems to be challenging however this way seemed very easy. I liked the idea of collaborating on a spreadsheet that everyone could use and be able to add to it on their own time. There were so many different types of technologies that I was not aware of. This spreadsheet seems to be very helpful in the future while making lesson plans.
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