1. Using 21st Century Tools to Teach the Arts Nancy Mangum, K-5 Instructional Technology Coordinator Robert Sox, K-5 Administrator Wake County Public School System North Carolina: The State of the Arts March 6th, 2009

2. I know how to mash the button 1.Yes 2.No 3.Huh? 4.I can mash taters Are you from the SOUTH?

3. Robert and Nancy must experts who have come here to tell us what to do 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

4. What is an EXPERT? Pronounced: “ex-spurt” Ex: Former Spurt: A drip under pressure

5. We’re Here Today to: Start a conversation about 21 st century learning Encourage and promote the use of 21 st century tools with students in arts classrooms Share three tools we believe can be easily used to build powerful connections in the arts

6. Motivation is an important dimension of learning 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

7. Collaboration improves learning 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

8. The ARTs develop Higher Order Thinking Skills 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

9. Students today find technology to be motivating 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

10. What I know about Web 2.0 1.Web What? 2.Vaguely Familiar 3.I have a general idea 4.I can explain it to others

11. Technology tools are available to students in my classroom 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

12. I am comfortable using the computer to design learning experiences 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

13. When I use the computer to design learning experiences, Kids get to touch the computer 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

14. The kids know more about the technology than I do 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

15. Using technology with students makes me nervous 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

16. 21 st Century Literacies What does this mean for our schools?

17. Learning to CHANGE Changing to LEARN

18. Times are changing! scholar.library.miami.edu

19. The way we communicate is changing!

20. What is Web 2.0? does not refer to an update of software or equipment refers to changes in the ways software developers and end-users use the websoftware developersend-users

21. the “old” Internet –static – publisher/creator maintains control of content –not interactive – users visit websites to retrieve information, check for updates, etc. What is Web 2.0?

22. It encourages… –collaboration –creativity –communication It challenges… –authority –ownership The “Read/Write” web is interactive. Some old: e-mail, chat, forums Some new: Weblogs (blogs), wikis, podcasts, social networking sites (MySpace), web-based office applications (Google docs), RSS feeds

23. Web 2.0 What does this mean for our classrooms? ?

24. The New Media Students need to be able to use new media collectively as well as individually The act of creating original media forces students to lift the hood and see media’s intricate workings

25. As you enter the the world of New Media, remember to maintain the integrity of your Medium!!

26. Technology is a tool You and your students are the architects Your discipline provides the blueprint

27. Tech Tools Countdown Nancy & Robert’s Top Three Tools

28. http://www.jamstudio.com/Studio/index.htm #3

29. http://voicethread.com #2

30. Interaction Between People The interaction may be formal or informal http://voicethread.com/share/253060/ Everyone “holds the pen” http://voicethread.com/share/2916/ Global Potential http://voicethread.com/share/1191/ What can we possibly learn from people we have never met?

31. Prompt Discussion & Debate Graffiti Art http://voicethread.com/share/164061/ School Issue http://voicethread.com/share/78303/ Junk Food in Schools http://voicethread.com/share/61075/ Where does your discipline offer space for debate, or persuasive discourse? Where do your students safely share opinions and informed perspectives?

32. The Artist’s Voice Artist Introduction http://voicethread.com/share/34975/ Portfolio Review http://voicethread.com/share/175064/ Student Commentary http://voicethread.com/share/11215/ Document Class Project http://voicethread.com/share/12069/ Showcase Work http://voicethread.com/share/101135/ http://voicethread.com/share/236/ Where do your students share their voice? Do you get to hear it?

33. More Familiar Classroom Applications Reports http://voicethread.com/share/74963/ http://voicethread.com/share/122529/ With Assessment http://voicethread.com/share/324723/ If students hear the responses of other students, how might that impact the learning?

34. Global Impact at the kid level http://voicethread.com/share/20302/

35. And… …now Drum Roll Please!

36. The NUMBER ONE tool we believe can be easily used to build powerful connections in the arts

37. Wikis Sharing Ideas and Resources http://lit-arts-tech.wikispaces.com/ University Information http://culturalproduction.wikispaces.com/ High School Page http://fcms-art.wikispaces.com/ Educator/Artist Venue http://memorialartdept.wikispaces.com/art+dept+NEWS

38. I have a better understanding of Web 2.0 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

39. I can see how this stuff could be useful for deepening learning in the arts 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

40. I’ll probably talk to another arts teacher about something I learned from Robert and Nancy 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

41. I think I just might try using a Web 2.0 tool sometime soon 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

42. What are you thinking now?