Art_Hiromi

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 * Goal:** Students (Art II) will be able to create a production of claymation using StoMo, iMovie. Students create artist research presentation using Evernote and Explain Everything. I occasionally use iPads for AP Art History and IB students.


 * Getting started:** I participated in APS summer training for getting to know the functionality and application of iPad. Ms. Le and Ms. Munnel helped me tremendously when I encountered problems.


 * Evidence of student engagement:** I have 30 students and they were divided into 6 groups to create original story, characters, settings and plots. They enjoyed the process, although they were frustrated with glitches that happened occasionally with the new technology. Because of the nature of the discipline, I rarely give students a group project that lasts over 2 months. Not only did students learn about claymation but also they have learned how to play a part in a dynamic group project.


 * Evidence of distraction of the technology:** I assigned one iPad per group for the claymation project. Each student has one iPad for Artist research project. I found some students were distracted regardless whether or not they were using the iPad.


 * Wrap-up:** I was able to do claymation project with my Art II students; this project would take much longer time if we do not have iPads. iPads make a project accessible for students and teachers. My Art II students are working on figure drawing unit and they enjoyed this unit as much as they did the iPad projects. To me iPad is one of many wonderful tool/medium for teachers and students of visual art.

I do not think that Art classes need iPads 1:1 at all times. (Photo and Computer graphics classes need more powerful computers and applications) I can definitely to see the benefits of some iPad availability in all art classes.
 * And finally, if APS were going in the direction of iPads 1:1, what are your recommendations for PD?**