Annotated+Links

==As stated on our home page the goal of this SIG group is the shared communication of where technology fits in the Arts. We as a SIG group have been collecting resources that will help us integrate technology seamlessly within our classroom settings. Here is a[| link to our SIG Delicious site.]==

==There is quite a range of resources listed on our Delicious site. As with any social bookmarking site you can navigate our links by scrolling through the pages or by narrowing your search by using the tags on the right side of the screen. Since we include both Band and Art resources this may help you find useful links faster.==

==While compiling our information we realized that there were several key resources that should be highlighted as they support our overall SIG group goal of technology in the Arts and were not just limited to Band or Art.==

=Key Resources: =

[|Designing the Arts Learning Community] (Diana)
==This site is an online handbook about developing an Arts Learning Community and emphasizes professional development ideas to avoid "one shot" workshops that don't foster the creation of ongoing community.==

[|Making Teachers Nerdy] (Victoria) //A complete listing of my annotated links can be found on the resources page)//
==This site is for all teachers who have an interest in using technology in their classrooms. Her latest post covers the top 20 websites no teacher should start the school year without. She does a great job explaining these sites and all teachers will find something useful for their grade level and subject.==

Integrating Technology In to a Middle School Classroom (Melanie)
==Integration of technology in the classroom is more effective in promoting actual technology use than is positioning technology as a “stand alone” or supplementary tool. The benefits of integration for students include enhanced opportunities for critical thinking and synthesis. Further, integrating technology can result in a shift from traditional to more student-centered instruction. == == =//__ Annotated Sites Related to Technology in an Art Room __//=
 * //To Support an AfterSchool Art Club by Chantal Fennell//**
 * //Top 5 Resources in Order of Relevance//**

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==“The arts offer a way of thinking unavailable in other disciplines.”8 Afterschool programs can offer an effective visual arts program that builds youth life skills such as learning to learn, positive identity, communication, critical thinking, motivation, and problem solving. An art and technology camp is an integrated thematic program offered to 4-H Afterschool programs through the University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development. Support for Teachers, Students and Parents ==

Art Education 2.0 (Chantal)[[image:website.png width="150" height="118" align="left"]]
A global community of art educators exploring uses of new technology. Using New Technology in Art Classrooms. Support for Teachers, Students and Parents

Collaboration of Art Teacher Websites (Chantal)
online art classroom! A created web-site for  my [|s**tudents**] , my [|**National Art Honor Society**]**,** [|**parents**] for ways they can help the Fine Art Department, and other [|**art teachers**]**.**

Middle School Art Teachers Resource Website (Chantal)
This a website develope by a middle school art teacher. It has many valuable links for art teacher, students and parents.

Middle School Art Teacher Website (Chantal)
Welcome to Covington Middle School's Art Department Web Site. This site should answer some questions you might have about our class, and highlight some of the wonderful artwork our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students create. Check out the Art Classroom News section for the latest details about all things ART at Covington