1. Intercultural Mural Exchange
International Understanding through ART and ICT “International Intercultural Mural Exchange Project”
Japan Art Mile

2. Connect children globally with Artmile
What is Art Mile?
・Art Miles Mural Project (since 1997)
・Japan Art Mile <JAM> (since 2005)
125 countries. 70,000 participants Pyramid Exhibition in 2010
[Exhibiting] In Japan In the World (USA, Slovakia, Austria, Netherlands, Syria, Egypt, Hong Kong, Indonesia)
[Painting] At Schools In Artmile Events In Local Communities
Connect children globally with Artmile

3. International Intercultural Mural Exchange Project since 2006
・To promote international understanding ・Art and ICT connect children in the world ・Global collaboration is a door of global harmony ・The results are visible and generating messages
Japan-Taiwan
Japan-Russia
Japan-Indonesia
To conduct international exchange in the classroom

4. International Exchange in 2006
The first International Intercultural Mural Exchange “Japan & Syria Artmile” in Great Success! under cooperation of UNRWA, JICA and a university JAM gained How-to of International Collaboration
The first beautiful fruit brought more fruit one after another!
“Japan & Egypt Artmile” “Japan & Taiwan Artmile” JAM accumulated more How-to
Enjoy the beautiful murals created in 2006!

5. Murals in 2006
Japan & Syria
Japan & Taiwan
Japan & Egypt

6. To promote global collaboration in the classroom
Results in 2006
Pieces of murals 19
(Single painted in Japan) 12 (collaboration with abroad) 7
Partner countries 3
Syria, Egypt, Taiwan
Participant schools 25
(Japan) 17 (others) 8
Participant classes
(Japan) 19
(Others) 8
With “Japan & Syria Artmile” JAM received The Asahi Award in Education Using Internet in the contest sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ( )
To promote global collaboration in the classroom

7. Cooperate with Researchers of a Education Center and a University
Academic Research
Cooperate with Researchers of a Education Center and a University
Mr. INAGAKI Tadashi
Faculty of Liberal Arts Tohoku Gakuin University
Mr. SHIMIZU Kazuhisa
Ishikawa Prefecture Institute for Education
・Analyze Appraisal Sheets Collect appraisal sheets from the teachers Analyze ・Develop a Lesson Curriculum Model

8. Develop a Curriculum Model
From “Appraisal Sheet”
We collected reflections from participant teachers 1) Basic Information 2) Flow of the Activity 3) Aim of the Lesson and its Result 4) Results and Problems 5) Thoughts and Demands on the Art Miles Project
To “Curriculum Model 48”
A 48 hour model case of Japan & Taiwan 1) Subjects: Arts, English, Social studies, Japanese ) Difference of start: May in Japan, September in Taiwan 3) Combined activity: exchanging stuffed animals as goodwill ambassadors
Look at the Curriculum Model 48 on paper

9. Curriculum Model 48

10. International Exchange in 2007
What kind of support do teachers need?
To make it easy for teachers to conduct JAM offered the following support 1. [Matching] finding partners in other countries 2. [Painting Material] a beautiful set of materials 3. [ICT Support] mailing lists / Online Forum / VC 4. [Coordinators] watching the activities and assisting the teachers 5. [Supportive Sheet] Entry sheet / Schedule sheet / Lesson curriculum model 48 / Appraisal sheet
JAM strengthened the support system by offering “Curriculum Model 48” to the participant teachers.

11. Extend Worldwide in 2007 More countries joined us!
・ 2007 International Intercultural Mural Exchange “Japan & Canada Artmile” “Japan & Indonesia Artmile” “Japan & Taiwan Artmile” “Japan & Russia Artmile” “Japan & Egypt Artmile”
・ JAM coordinated 20 pairs
Enjoy the beautiful murals created in 2007!

12. Murals in 2007
Japan & Canada

13. Murals in 2007
Japan & Indonesia

14. Murals in 2007
Japan &Taiwan

15. Murals in 2007
Japan & Russia
Japan & Egypt

16. Results in 2007
Pieces of murals 31
(Single painted in Japan) 11 (collaboration with abroad) 20
Partner countries 5
Canada, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, Egypt
Participant schools 40
(Japan) 23 (others) 17
Participant classes 49
(Japan) 29
(Others) 20
EARTH TRESTEE AWARD on the Earth Day presented to Atsuko Shiwaku ( ) She was invited to PEACE BELL CEREMONY at the UN Headquarters in New York.

17. Develop Supportive Sheets
Table 2 Art Mile Schedule Model 2008
Context
Activity
Exchange Means
Japan School
Partner School
S E P
Self- introduction
Make self-introduction on BBS Face to face greeting on VC [Option: make introduction cards or videos and send them to each other]
The same as the left
BBS/Onlineforum
Videoconference
Digital-camera, video-camera, Airmail (EMS) OC T
Learning on a theme
Decide the common theme and learn on it at internet, libraries, local communities etc
Share each other’s learning on BBS (+VC)
Internet websites
BBS/Forum VC N O V
Designing a mural
Exchange ideas of painting; what and how to draw and make a painting schedule
Decide composition and draw a rough sketch
Discuss what and how to draw together D E C
Painting a half
Paint one half of a canvas
While painting, show how it is going to the partner on BBS (+VC)
Send a half painted canvas to the partner with new year cards
Watch the other’s painting on BBS (+VC)
Make and send new year cards
Receive the canvas & paints
Airmail (EMS) J A
Painting the other half
Watch the other’s painting via VC
Paint the other half
Show their painting on BBS (+VC)
Complete the mural F B
Displaying Appreciation
Reflection
Get the mural
Display and appreciate it at school
Exchange reflection and impression
Make appraisal report
Display, appreciate the mural
Send it back to Japan M R
Sending the mural to JAM
Send the mural to JAM by mail
and photos and reports by
Mail
Develop Supportive Sheets
To make it easier and more instructive Supportive Sheets for 2008
1.  Entry Sheet 2.  Schedule Model 3. Curriculum Model <48 hours version> <24 hours version> 4.  Monthly Progress Report Appraisal Sheet
Look at the Sheets JAM offers to you!

18. Schedule Model Table 2 Art Mile Schedule Model 2008 Context Activity
Context
Activity
Exchange Means
Japan School
Partner School
S E P
Self- introduction
Make self-introduction on BBS Face to face greeting on VC [Option: make introduction cards or videos and send them to each other]
The same as the left
BBS/Onlineforum
Videoconference
Digital-camera, video-camera, Airmail (EMS) OC T
Learning on a theme
Decide the common theme and learn on it at internet, libraries, local communities etc
Share each other’s learning on BBS (+VC)
Internet websites
BBS/Forum VC N O V
Designing a mural
Exchange ideas of painting; what and how to draw and make a painting schedule
Decide composition and draw a rough sketch
Discuss what and how to draw together D E C
Painting a half
Paint one half of a canvas
While painting, show how it is going to the partner on BBS (+VC)
Send a half painted canvas to the partner with new year cards
Watch the other’s painting on BBS (+VC)
Make and send new year cards
Receive the canvas & paints
Airmail (EMS) J A
Painting the other half
Watch the other’s painting via VC
Paint the other half
Show their painting on BBS (+VC)
Complete the mural F B
Displaying Appreciation
Reflection
Get the mural
Display and appreciate it at school
Exchange reflection and impression
Make appraisal report
Display, appreciate the mural
Send it back to Japan M R
Sending the mural to JAM
Send the mural to JAM by mail
and photos and reports by
Mail
Schedule Model

19. Curriculum Model 24 Table 2 Art Mile Schedule Model 2008 Context
Context
Activity
Exchange Means
Japan School
Partner School
S E P
Self- introduction
Make self-introduction on BBS Face to face greeting on VC [Option: make introduction cards or videos and send them to each other]
The same as the left
BBS/Onlineforum
Videoconference
Digital-camera, video-camera, Airmail (EMS) OC T
Learning on a theme
Decide the common theme and learn on it at internet, libraries, local communities etc
Share each other’s learning on BBS (+VC)
Internet websites
BBS/Forum VC N O V
Designing a mural
Exchange ideas of painting; what and how to draw and make a painting schedule
Decide composition and draw a rough sketch
Discuss what and how to draw together D E C
Painting a half
Paint one half of a canvas
While painting, show how it is going to the partner on BBS (+VC)
Send a half painted canvas to the partner with new year cards
Watch the other’s painting on BBS (+VC)
Make and send new year cards
Receive the canvas & paints
Airmail (EMS) J A
Painting the other half
Watch the other’s painting via VC
Paint the other half
Show their painting on BBS (+VC)
Complete the mural F B
Displaying Appreciation
Reflection
Get the mural
Display and appreciate it at school
Exchange reflection and impression
Make appraisal report
Display, appreciate the mural
Send it back to Japan M R
Sending the mural to JAM
Send the mural to JAM by mail
and photos and reports by
Mail
Curriculum Model 24

20. Monthly Progress Report
Table 2 Art Mile Schedule Model 2008
Context
Activity
Exchange Means
Japan School
Partner School
S E P
Self- introduction
Make self-introduction on BBS Face to face greeting on VC [Option: make introduction cards or videos and send them to each other]
The same as the left
BBS/Onlineforum
Videoconference
Digital-camera, video-camera, Airmail (EMS) OC T
Learning on a theme
Decide the common theme and learn on it at internet, libraries, local communities etc
Share each other’s learning on BBS (+VC)
Internet websites
BBS/Forum VC N O V
Designing a mural
Exchange ideas of painting; what and how to draw and make a painting schedule
Decide composition and draw a rough sketch
Discuss what and how to draw together D E C
Painting a half
Paint one half of a canvas
While painting, show how it is going to the partner on BBS (+VC)
Send a half painted canvas to the partner with new year cards
Watch the other’s painting on BBS (+VC)
Make and send new year cards
Receive the canvas & paints
Airmail (EMS) J A
Painting the other half
Watch the other’s painting via VC
Paint the other half
Show their painting on BBS (+VC)
Complete the mural F B
Displaying Appreciation
Reflection
Get the mural
Display and appreciate it at school
Exchange reflection and impression
Make appraisal report
Display, appreciate the mural
Send it back to Japan M R
Sending the mural to JAM
Send the mural to JAM by mail
and photos and reports by
Mail
Monthly Progress Report

21. International Exchange in 2008
JAM’s Support
2008 project will start in September!
1. Find partners 2. Supply painting materials (limited in number) 3. Communication support via ICT 4. Supportive sheets 5. Appraisal sheet 6. Keep the murals and Exhibit them
Now we are matching pairs!
Nominated countries : Canada, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Fiji, Russia, Italy, Jordan (Iraqi refugees)
Other activities of Japan Art Mile

22. JAM’s Other Activities
[Exhibiting] ・ In Japan Kobe, Tokyo ・ In the World USA, Syria, Austria, Hong Kong, Egypt, Slovakia, Netherlands Indonesia
[Painting] ・ At School ・ In Artmile Events ・ In Local Communities
Look at the Event at World Heritage Castle in Japan!

23. Artmile Event at Himeji Castle
2007

24. Eco Youth Summit 2007 in Kobe

25. Artmile Exhibitions in JAPAN
2007

26. Artmile Exhibitions in the WORLD
USA, Syria, Austria, Hong Kong, Egypt, Slovakia, Netherlands, Indonesia

27. JAM’s Activity Schedule in 2008
<2008> ・ 2/5-17 Exhibition in Tokyo ・ 2/29-3/3 Exhibition in Indonesia (Ubud in Bali) ・ 3/12-4/30 Exhibition in Kobe ・ 3/21 Earth Trustee Award at UN in NY ・ 5/22-23 Environment Youth Summit in Kobe
・ 7/12-18 iEARN International Conference in uzbekistan ・ 8/2 The 2nd Artmile Event in Himeji Castle ・8/5-9 InSEA World Congress (International Society for Education through Art) ・8/22-29 Artmile Event and Exhibition in Indonesia
“International Intercultural Mural Exchange” in 2008 iEARN Projects
2008 Theme of JAM “Global Harmony of Life”

28. ART & ICT Connect the World!
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塩飽　隆子　Atsuko Shiwaku
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