Get Moving: Paper by Fiftythree

1. Paper by Fiftythree

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3. https://www.fiftythree.com/paper

4. This app was rated four out of five stars.

5. Paper gives you the mobile ability to draw sketch, outline, write, and color. Whatever you create on Paper you can share on Mix. Every tool in Paper becomes more expressive when users use Pencil.

6. Paper by Fiftythree is a free application.

7. Paper is a mobile sketching tool. It includes tools like Pencil which is a Bluetooth stylus, and Mix which allows users to share their designs with other users. Its a great for students to sketch on-the-go and share their designs with other students and here critiques from outside the classroom.

8. The only complaint I could find is about the "undo" button. The button is gesture based and makes it awkward to use and users end up marking up their page, which is very frustrating.

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Supporting Instruction With Technology

I chose my lesson plan  because it used Photoshop for a lesson on Mandalas which is usually taught using the mediums pencils and paint or paper collage.  I saw it as a progressive lesson, one that moved forward with technology and not against it. Photoshop is great for a variety of art lessons and activities, for instance color theory. The lesson plan lacked instruction and had little description on the goals and steps for completing the lesson (from what I'm being taught which is a very long and descriptive lesson plan). While the lesson used Photoshop I found myself adding more and more technologies that could be used for lecture and class presentation. I used Emodo for class quizzes, critiques, and the sharing of what they learned from the lesson. I also used YouTube for examples, using sketchbook applications to show and draw their ideas, using smart boards to visually show the students the process of creating mandalas on photoshop, and using Powtoon for some quick facts on artists and a short history on mandalas. The visual arts standards incorporate many things that focus around creation, presentation, responding, and connecting. I believe that Coggle would be useful in an art classroom. As artists we need visuals even when it comes down to writing out ideas and jotting important notes. Applying that visual need to Coggle and its web creating ways, can be beneficial. Coggle would be appropriate for students to make a timeline of an artist or art movement, skills/process needed to create an artwork using any variety of media, or webbing out ideas for an artwork they want to create. 

My Coggle

Get Moving: MoMA Art Lab

1. MoMA Art Lab

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3. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moma-art-lab/id529886963?mt=8

4. 4 out of 5 stars

5. The MoMA Art Lab is an iPad app that introduces children to modern art and gives them the tools to create their own pieces. Included are drawing tools, collage tools, art inspiration, activities, camera, and a gallery. The ideas and activities prompt children to get creative with the digital tools provided and can easily be adapted to a hands-on activity. Activities reference artists from MoMA's collection and inspire children to create in a similar style.

6. It is a free app.

7. MoMA Art Lab is great for students on the move. Students are inspired and prompted to create works of modern art and learn new techniques and skills that can easily be transferred from computer to hands-on activity at home or in the classroom. It's a great tool for teaching students about modern artists and the many skills it takes.

8. Its for a younger age group (6-8) so activities may be too easy for older students.

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Get Moving: Sketchbook Express

1. Sketchbook Express

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3. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketchbook-express-for-ipad/id410871280?mt=8

4. 4 out of 5 stars

5. Sketchbook Express is the free version of Sketchbook Pro. Sketchbook Express is for iPads, iPhones, Kindle, and Android. A fun and intuitive drawing app for on the go. You can use professional tools and brushes to create doodles, sketches, and drawing wherever you are. The tools are fun to play around with; they're versatile and have great quality for creating digital art.

6. It is free.

7. Sketchbook Express is a digital sketchbook for on the go, mess free. Students can practice their drawing skills anywhere and everywhere using almost any device.

8. Students who want more tools and features will need to buy the Sketchbook Pro for $4.99.

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Form Groups: Edmodo

1. Edmodo

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3. https://www.edmodo.com/

4. 3 1/2--4 stars out of 5

5. Edmodo is a social platform for students, parents, and teachers grades K-12. It has the looks and feel of Facebook but with an educational perspective. It contains polls, assignments, grade books, and quizzes. Edmodo makes it easy for teachers and students to stay connected and share information.

6. It is a free website as well as a free app for Android and Apple users.

7. Edmodo is great for Form Groups because it makes it easy for everyone to stay connected in the classroom and while at home. A Jigsaw activity could be done completely using this site. Groups can be formed on the site, students stay connected and share the information they've learned about a topic. At the end a quiz can be taken to see what they students have learned from the activity. Foursides is another activity I could use Edmodo for. I can create polls with specific statements regarding an article from class.

8. I could not find any issues with Edmodo. Maybe a limitation would be if I created an assignment for students to complete at home and a student doesn't have internet access or an Apple or Android product.

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Form Groups: Google+

1. Google+

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3. https://plus.google.com/

4. 4 out of 5 stars

5. Google + is a social networking site and app. Its a tool to connect with family, friends, work associates, and classmates. Its a place to explore your interests. You can share photos, send messages, and stay in touch with people that share your interests. You can join communities to connect with people around all kinds of topics.

6. Its a free website as well as a free app, but you do need a google account (which is also free).

7. Google+ is a great way for students in groups to share ideas and to keep in touch while doing collaborative activities and presentation in class. They can use this in school, at home, anywhere that has Internet connection. Its a great way for students to keep in contact with each other and get used to working together and sharing what's on their mind and their opinions.

8. I think the only problem with Google + is that its very similar to other social media sites and isn't as popular.

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Form Groups: Tumblr

1. Tumblr

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3. http://www.tumblr.com 

4. 5 1/2 stars

5. Tumblr is an amazing blog platform. It lets you share anything from text posts, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos from your computer, iPad, or phone. Everything is customizable. The ability to follow others and see their posts in a list format is what makes the website best. It's great for group collaborations and classroom sharing.

6. It is a free website and app.

7. Tumblr is great for group collaborations. Its a way for students to share their thoughts and ideas, as well as, what they've learned about a chosen topic. Students can also share their opinions. Examples: Four sides, Jigsaw, Cubing, and Learning Contracts.

8. Some limitation are that you cannot privatize your blog, but can protect it with a password. Second you can only post 250 times a day, which seems like a lot, but posting can be addicting.

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