The art programs in schools are perfect places to implement new thinking, different forms of education, and creative presentation. The advancement of technology is offering countless of tools that we can all learn to use to better the learning environments for students. Students should have access to this advancement and the plethora of possibilities for it to benefit their education. It is just one more way students can express themselves as well as the subjects they deem important.
In the environment I choose to create I will employ technology tools that will open doors of opportunity for students. For example, tools such as Skype, Ustream, and Youtube can easily provide resources for students that would otherwise be unavailable. Devices that allow students to receive live stream or video chat can connect them to authors, artists, researchers and others who might not be able to come directly to the classroom and speak.
A second way I would like to bring technology into my classroom would be for students to have the opportunity to react with one another through collaboration projects, presentations, and digital portfolios. Programs such as Google Docs, Voice Thread, and Prezi can really enhance students presentations back to one another or the class as a whole. These outlets of information are different, allow for creativity, and advancement in student's skills.
As an educator I vow to always be open to creativity and new forms of expression. This goes for technology as well. Technology is such a large part of both the present and the future. Students will and do benefit from the implementation of it in classrooms. I will use new programs responsibly to create successful presentations, interact with students, express information or important points, and model the power of technology as a tool.
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