I am a new Flickr user. I had fun playing with flickr and uploading some of my favorites, like pictures of my dog and my dollhouse(mini's collection). I use the dollhouse pictures in an assignment in what I call the "Dream House". Students become builders and they must measure out a minimum of 4 rooms (could have up to 6 rooms) and then they draw furniture in perspective (3D). I show the students pictures of the dollhouse because it shows the more detail that is added, the more appealing it looks. Of course the girls love it and the boys dont mind either when they find out that there could be an indoor basketball room, or an arcade/game room. In the past, students tell me that it is one of their favorite art projects.
I really like the idea of checking out pictures from others (when doing research of where to take vacations). This ensures that nothing worthwhile is missed. I have been to some of Mexico's ruins, London England, and to Malta on vacations out of the country. I have shared pictures of Artwork and architecture from these vacations with my students. Some Art Museums allow pictures to be taken of their permanent collections (not special exhibits). I share these with the students when we study the culture or the artwork. I went to Chicago's Field Museum and show the 2nd graders "Sue, the dinosaur" when we study dinosaurs and make them out of ceramic clay with a diorama. I use pictures all the time in the classroom! It's like a virtual fieldtrip!
I have started the set up of an Art webpage on the districts website, but I have not uploaded any pictures to it. Flickr may be able to assist me in doing this. I think parents would enjoy seeing the students' artwork and the students working during Art class. I do think that there is a fine line in putting pictures of artwork with students names, grade levels, etc. I would not want to put anyone in danger with names, schools, grade levels, etc. being posted on the web publicly. I think this is one of the main reasons I have not finished the Art webpage on the district site.
I was able to put the Flickr badge on my blog. I had a little trouble at first, I could get the description but I did not know where to paste it for it to show up. I added some more pictures of myself, my younger brother and my fiance' to share with you.
4 comments:
Have you seen or tried Google's Sketchy program? WOW! You may want to check it out and see if it's something you can add to your curriculum. BTW it's FREE!
Your dollhouse is fantastic and I love the ways you use it with your students! I think it's great how you use "real world" activities to engage your students. When I read your blog, it makes me wish I had stuck with my original plan of being an art teacher!
I love your dollhouse and I think it's great how you use "real world" applications to your teaching. I can see so many ways how the Internet can enhance your teaching.
Amy your use of flickr is great, and I think you will make great use of it in the Art room! Will you share where/how you finally added your link to get your photos to show up in the flickr badge. I've made one but can't figure out where and what to cut and paste....
Amy
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