Project-based learning is interactive learning. Web 2.0 tools mean kids will remember it.
INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY WITH ART
What's included in the 'Integrate Art' bundle:
Five step-by-step lessons, including reproducibles, grading rubrics, sample projects, extensions for advanced students and troubleshooting tips
Next-day email delivery in the universally-readable .pdf format
A brief summary of each project, including suggested grade level and prior knowledge, time required, software required, and other projects that should be completed prior to this one
Higher-order thinking skills addressed
Technology-specific skills taught (including National Education Technology Standards addressed
Here are the five lessons included in this bundle:
Kids love personalizing their tech workspace
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#3 I Can Make My Own Wallpaper Students learn to use a picture they've drawn in KidPix or Photoshop, a favorite photo, or one they've grabbed from the internet (maybe the classroom wiki) and turn it into wallpaper on their computer Click the image to the left for a sample
Intro to Photoshop at a fifth grade level
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#5 Photoshop Basx Adobe Photoshop is KidPix for grown ups--and the default photo editor for graphics enthusiasts. This offers a kid-friendly introduction to the Photoshop screen, canvas, layout, toolbars, task panes, history as undo and more. Click the image to the left for a sample
Drawing in Photoshop
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#10 Drawing in Photoshop Use paint brushes, sprays, gradients, custom shapes, the art history brush and more. See how the tool bars offer even more options with each brush. Click the image to the left for a sample
Online art resources for kids
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#13 Art Online Online resources from the world's great art museums, do-it-yourself sites and more. Includes website links. Click the image to the left for a sample
Click above for sample lesson
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#14 Sponge Activities for Drawing and Graphics Art websites are a great way to soak up that extra time during the day. They're one of the favorite destinations with my students. Click the image to the left for a sample
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