2011 Niles Township Presentation

Enhancing the Arts…:

Enhancing the Arts… New Technology Ideas and Practices prepared and organized by Christina Heath & Connie Donnelly

Social Media Technology:

Social Media Technology Computer programs and games Video Games Wii, Xbox, Kinect, etc. TV Social Networks ITunes, mp3, MIDI Youtube Cell phones texting, internet, multi-media devices Kindle/Nook/Electronic Books

Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs p. 199 – The Digital Child Arrives at School:

Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs p. 199 – The Digital Child Arrives at School “Today’s students have the frontal lobe of their brain stimulated by video games, television, cellular devices, and web-based communication for many hours a day… [causing] perception how curriculum is delivered is irrelevant to how they learn.”

Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs p. 18 – Upgrading the Curriculum :

Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs p. 18 – Upgrading the Curriculum “The way to modernize our work is not to use a computer instead of a typewriter and call it innovative. It is to replace existing practices… start[ing] with assessments, then work on revising content and skill.”

p. 205-207 – Tools for the Interactice Classroom :

“With a simple, inexpensive microphone connected to the computer and free downloadable digital recording software, teachers and students can publish their own podcasts…record lessons, review for tests, class assignment info…to a Web site or…[commercially via] Itunes.” Using MP3, MIDI files music teachers can expose students to endless teaching possibilities with minimal prep work. Simplicity and value of website for arts teachers to extend student learning p. 205-207 – Tools for the Interactice Classroom Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Using Technology to Enhance the Arts:

Using Technology to Enhance the Arts How do we adapt to a new society of tech-savvy students & habits? Adapting all that is already "good" in our classroom to make it "21st Century good“

Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs :

Arts Specific Ideas in "Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs p. 55 – Upgrading Content: The Arts “Central to becoming an educated person is the cultivation of an aesthetic sensibility and capacity to give form ideas and emotion.” Supports the arts – brain development, need for creative innovation, and individual expression.

p. 17 – Myths that Shape our Operational Visions of School Myth #3: “Too much creativity is dangerous and the arts are frills” :

p. 17 – Myths that Shape our Operational Visions of School Myth #3: “Too much creativity is dangerous and the arts are frills” “ Curriculum should not only focus on the tools necessary to develop reasoned and logical construction… but also aggressively cultivate a culture that nurtures creativity in all learners” “We need to go out of our way to encourage learners to take risks both in artistic expression and in the realm of creating ideas…just as a sculptor throws clay on the table and experiments with forms and materials.”

Slide 9:

“Upgrading arts content translates to the inclusion of new, modern forms in all areas of the arts and adding a global component. This upgrade involves not only the use of technical and digital tools for communicating artistically, but also new ways of perceiving the artistic experience.” Real world upgrades should be translated in our classrooms Simple tools or ideas can sometimes be the most effective Example: having students view and analyze an example of artwork or music via internet vs. trip to museum/concert p. 56 – Upgrading Content: The Arts

Tools we’re using in District 68: Music:

Tools we’re using in District 68: Music interactive Smartboards Smartmusic & Finale Music Ace websites/blogs basic computer programs/recording CD, MP3, MIDI, TeacherTube Other ideas or tools...

When is it TOO MUCH?:

When is it TOO MUCH? Balance – use technologies that help, not just for the sake of having “more” Replace – old technologies with new ones Reflect – when updating a curriculum, consider programs and tech as part of each update Refine – try to limit technology to the best and most useful

Shifting, not Changing, what we do…:

Shifting, not Changing, what we do… p. 211 – Shifting our Mental Models 16 Vital Habits 4. Thinking Flexibly 8. Applying past knowledge to novel situations 11. Creating, imagining, and innovating 12. Take responsible risks 15. Think interdependently 16. Remain open to continuous learning

Key Points for Integrating Technology in Arts:

Personalize: use what you feel could enhance your arts program. Balance: there is such a thing as too much technology, but be sure its not an excuse to avoid trying something new. Collaborate: reality is technology moves too quickly for us to catch everything on our own. Share your ideas and look for ideas from others. Utilize: new technologies used the right way can make your teaching more efficient and interesting for students. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Key Points for Integrating Technology in Arts

Now its your turn…:

Now its your turn… Brainstorming in small groups Open Table Discussion: Sharing Our Ideas and Techniques in Township 219 today Web 2.0 Directory - sites for getting started