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Random Art Prompt Generator: http://www.magatsu.net/art/index.php

Cool link from Joy: http://www.boredpanda.com/5-year-old-painter-autism-iris-grace/

Google Art Project http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project

http://printables.scholastic.com/printables/detail/?id=28176 From Joy

From conference, link to a jewelry making lesson

For the wiki,

Joy

https://www.taskstream.com/ts/clark407/MetallurgyLesson.html

Password: 3860

From Susan H.: This is for real! I received School Arts online free all last year, no strings attached. Just click the link below and sign up! J

http://www.schoolartsdigital.com/schoolarts/201210#pg2

I wanted to share a great website that the students can use to introduce them to the keyboard and typing.

The website is Dance Mat Typing http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ From Joy H.

This is long, but well worth the viewing. You'll have to get to it through Gaggle if you're watching at school. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VShmtsLhkQg&feature=share

Lisa Skeen

Cool weaving on a cardboard loom video: http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Weaving_on_a_Cardboard_Loom&video_id=87932

Romare Bearden wrote poetry.
http://www.beardenfoundation.org/artlife/beardensart/musicpoetry/musicpoetry.shtml
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5943
Check out The Block - Bearden's work with poems by Langston Hughes.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/067086501X/poetsorg-20
Also, I live in Music
http://www.amazon.com/i-live-music-Ntozake-Shange/dp/0941807096/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_10
Bearden is a GREAT connection to poetry and music/JAZZ - and MATISSE (collage). Bearden has broad appeal. I used his work with 3rd graders - and 6th, 7th and 8th grade. From: Lisa S.

GCS Elementary Art Web 2.0 Workshop 9.29.11 http://tinyurl.com/web2-0workshop

Here’s the link to the new essential standards:

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/new-standards/

Here are the unpacking documents: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/support-tools/

21st Century Skills link: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/standards/support-tools/crosswalks/arts-ed/visual.pdf

A link to an interesting article on how arts training affects the brain....

http://www.dana.org/news/cerebrum/detail.aspx?id=23206

NCAEA CONFERENCE INFO >> online at: ncaeaconference@gmail.com

Practice / sketchpad - Read about David Hockney's Digital Performance

SOURCE for the following web-based digital art tools: http://www.noteaccess.com/
Connected Mobile devises with painting and photo applications enable the development, projection, and exchange of imagery on impulse. Such tools are available for the development of new skills that can impact vision. Here are some computer tools and programs that are available online for home and mobile computers -- for sketching, for the practice of visualizing --for opportunity and for amusement.

Painting & Drawing Tools - "This Shockwave interactive program contains more than 40 brushes and textures, many with customizable size, transparency, and stroke options. A full palette of colors and special effects that blur, ripple, smudge, and fragment your designs . . . . (This is) a full-feature painting program." - (National Gallery of Art - Washington, DC)

Paint - Move your mouse to "paint", click to change colors - The Jackson Pollock Simulator brought to you by Mitos Manetas and Stamen Design's 'Splatter'. . . . . . . . Sketch

Prince Ah-da - "I'll go and get my brothers back!" - Surrounding the imperial city are high mountainous and tall peaks. The large stones often fall down the mountain. There are also treacherous waterfalls. Prince Ah-da heard that his seventh brother is trapped in a cave in the mountains. He needs to climb in the mountain fast and save his brother . . . . " - (National Palace Museum, Taiwan)

Online Art tools - (National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC - NGA Kids The Art Zone)
Including:

Orchestrate a flowing array of colorful shapes and patterns online

A Drawing Tool with 49 colors and 24 brushes

Photo Op - "A Snapper and an Editor - A two-part interactive activity that introduces you to digital photography and digital photo editing. Use the virtual camera to create snapshots and explore lighting, focus, shutter speed, and compositional effects. After you have taken some photos, transform your pictures into something completely different."

Create an Imaginary Landscape

Collage Machine

MuseuExperimental at Museu de Arte Contemporànea da Universidade de São Paulo:

Draw & Paint

Collage Puzzle

REMIX - An Interactive Collage at Red Studio. the Museum of Modern Art (NYC).

ARTROOM for Kids at the Saatchi Gallery - Make and Display Art Online

50 Awesome and Inspiring Blogs for Art Teachers

http://www.essdackartsnacks.org/forum/topics/50-awesome-inspiring-blogs

The Teaching Palette: This site is the ultimate resource for art educators, full of helpful articles, project ideas and tons of stuff that can improve your art classroom experience.
The Art Teacher’s Guide to the Internet: Visit this blog to find ideas, tools and online resources for teaching art and design.
The Carrot Revolution: Whether you’re a current art educator or training to be one, you’ll find a great collection of project ideas and inspiration on this blog.
Art Education 2.0: Those who are looking for ways to integrate more technology into their art education may find help here. If not, there are still a number of great resources and project ideas to look at.
Mrs. Art Teacher: You will find a great selection of art projects on this popular blog, with a focus on teaching kids from K-8.
SchoolArtsRoom: Art educators can and should use this blog for inspiration in their own classroom; it’s full of not only projects, but help on every aspect of teaching art.
Dan China- Art Education: This blog follows the work of art teachers in Buckinghamshire, but any school or educator can find inspiration here.
Dewey 21C: Here, Richard Kessler shares his thoughts on arts education, from large-scale policy to everyday inspiration.
ArtEdOnline: You’ll get access to some insightful articles on art education through this blog, as well as being able to take advantage of lesson plans and ideas featured on the site.

Elementary

These blogs are excellent resources for educators working with younger students.

Art With Mr. E: You can learn more about working with art education in elementary schools from this blog.
Adventures of an Art Teacher: This blog of a second year art teacher showcases the work her elementary students are producing.
There’s a Dragon in My Art Room: Phyllis, an elementary art teacher, shares her ideas on this blog for helping young minds get creative in art class.
smART Class: On this blog you’ll find some amazingly cute and fun projects that are perfect for younger kids.
Art Class Works: Art educator Lori shares her lesson plans on this blog, perfect for kids in elementary school.
ArTechTivity: See what this middle school is up to, joining art education and the latest technology in one place.
Fun Art Adventures: Learn more about teaching art at a middle school level with help from this blog.
Art Makes Kids Smart: Washington state art teacher Dan shares fun posts about his adventures working in an art classroom.
Use Your Coloured Pencils: There are some pretty cool ideas for art projects on this blog that couple learning about other subjects and art– great for elementary students.

Secondary and Higher Ed

These blogs focus on project ideas and work from students who are in high school and college.

PHS Art: Get inspired by what this high school is doing with its art program by reading through the blog.
Daisy Yellow: This blog is a great place to find inspiration for new art projects. While most can be adapted to kids at any age, these might be best for high school or higher ed students.
The IB Art Studio: Teachers working in secondary art ed will find some helpful project ideas here and may be inspired to ramp up their own art programs.
Art @ the Heart: Here you’ll find the work of students at Sacred Heart High School showcased.
Synthesis: On this blog, you’ll get updates about events and a chance to see work from students at the Hartford Art School.
Tyler School of Art Grads: The Tyler School of Art uses this blog to keep up with the work of past and current students– a great way for art students to learn what is really possible with a degree in art.
TAMK Art and Media: The Tampere University in Finland shares the work of its interactive media and art students through this blog– inspirational for others in art ed as well.

Classroom Blogs

Visit one of these sites to see how other teachers manage their art classrooms.

The Art Classroom: This art class blog showcases the work of high school students, from painting to graphic design, you’ll find it all here.
Mrs. Picasso’s Art Room: Here, Mrs. Picasso shares the projects her young students are taking on in the classroom, with tips on things to do, read and share with students.
Lines Dots and Doodles: Follow along with Holly’s elementary art class and see the kinds of projects they’ve been working on through the posts to this blog.
Mrs. H’s Pride and Art: Mrs. Harness shares her art projects and insights into her K-4 classroom on this blog.
Visual Arts @ Taylors Lakes Primary: Get a peek into the art classrooms at this elementary school to see just what kind of work they’ve been producing.

Project Ideas

Hurting for new ideas for your classroom? These blogs have tons to share on virtually every subject, media and grade level.

Art for Small Hands: Looking for project ideas appropriate for young students? This blog has tons of them, many of which can be great additions to your curriculum.
that artist woman: This blog is full of arts and crafts ideas that can work for students at a wide range of grade levels.
Deep Space Sparkle: You’ll find an amazing collection of art lessons for kids on this blog that challenge students to use new materials and methods to express themselves.
Teach Kids Art: Check out this site regularly for new inspirational ideas for art projects that are designed for students at a wide range of ages.
Modern Art 4 Kids: Want to help your young students learn more about modern art? You’ll find tons of project ideas on here that are both fun and educational.
Fun Art 4 Kids: If you’re in need of new ways to engage your art students, this blog can be a great source of inspiration.
Art Projects for Kids: This blog is an excellent resource for art teachers in need of a few projects for holidays, learning about the world or just getting creative.
SEQALab: Would your students be interested in learning about how to make comics? This podcast is an excellent way for you and them to learn more.
Art Is Messy: Find lesson plans, art resources, student work and more on this blog from a teacher working in China.

Helpful Resources

From news to inspirational art, these sites are a good place to look for everything art.

Drawn: Help your students learn to improve their artistic skills with some tutorials and inspiration found on this drawing-centric site.
Doodlers Anonymous: Show your students just how much fun doodling can really be with inspiration from this site.
Adelle: You’ll get inspired by the work of this artist to create your own similar, classroom-ready projects.
Art: 21 Blog: Any teacher who loves art will appreciate this blog, chock full of news, reviews and inspirational images from new and established artists.
The Big Picture: Show your students that a picture can really be worth a thousand words, with this photo news blog. It could inspire their own photography projects in class.
Art News Blog: Keep up with the latest in the art world by following this blog. Who knows, you just might learn about an amazing local artist or find inspiration for a perfect project.
The Art Blog: This blog will help you stay in the loop when it comes to art news, fairs and events going on around the world.
ArtForum: Check out this high-society art blog to get the scoop on art trends, big exhibits or other things that both you and your art students might find to be of interest.
ARTSblog: On this site, you’ll find posts on art education, marketing, research, artists and much more.
Curator’s Corner: Whether you’re taking your students on a field trip to a museum or just want to teach them more about art history, this site can be a great resource.
Smarthistory: The Blog: This blog, and its accompanying site, are worth a look to discover new and interesting ways to pair art and technology for education.

Bit Strips -free comic strip creator

Dear GCS Employees:

Good news! The district has received its Race to the Top (RttT) funding of $9,942,458. In keeping with our strategic planning process, project teams comprised of school and district personnel, as well as student, parent and community representatives, will carry out the priorities indicated in our grant application.

Designed to encourage innovation and school improvement, RttT funds may only be spent on priorities identified by the State. The funding may be used through September, 2014.In keeping with State guidelines, GCS’ RttT application focused on five key areas: Standards and Assessments; Data Systems to Improve Instruction; Teachers and Leaders; Turning Around Lowest-Achieving Schools; and, Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Each of these five areas aligns with priorities already identified in the district’s 2012 strategic plan, Achieving Educational Excellence.

For GCS, plans include expanding the district’s wireless capabilities to elementary schools, strengthening professional development, supporting Mission Possible, improving eight of the district’s lowest performing schools, and providing more STEM opportunities for students, including the new early/middle college at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro recently approved by the Board of Education.

The following budget items were submitted as part of the GCS RttT application:

Standards & Assessments	$50,000
Data Systems to Improve Instruction	$5,350,000
Teachers & Leaders	$2,000,000
Turning Around Lowest Achieving Schools	$1,811,089
Optional Activities - STEM	$700,000
Application Total (based on NC DPI estimate)	$9,911,089
Funds Received (based on NC DPI allocation)	$9,942,458

If you are interested in serving on a RttT project team, and have the support of your supervisor in doing so, please contact Dr. Tony Watlington, chief officer for strategic planning and project management, watlint@gcsnc.com. As more information becomes available, we look forward to sharing it with you. We will also post new information on the district website.

Sincerely,

Nora Carr
Chief of Staff

The Incredible Art Department http://www.incredibleart.org/ Great source for lessons

GCS BOARD MEMBER EMAILS:

(we should all send a short email expressing our appreciation for their support)

fosterc4@gcsnc.com; price@gcsnc.com; dygarr@aol.com; alan.duncan@smithmoorelaw.com; danielp2@gcsnc.com; beltonj@gcsnc.com; kcooke73@triad.rr.com; hayesd@gcsnc.com; quicka@gcsnc.com; alexans@gcsnc.com; nrouth@bellsouth.net

GOVERNOR PERDUE LAUNCHES NC ITUNES U

During the State Board of Education meeting last week, Dr. June Atkinson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced the launching of a new iTunes U site designed to help teachers, students and parents download the latest multimedia education resources from the state, including presentations, professional development videos, curriculum materials, and more, for free. To view North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Partners content, please visit:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/institution/north-carolina-department/id390990274.

"MATHEMUSICIAN" VIDEOS HELP TEENS SEE MATH AS ART Recent college graduate Vi Hart is making a name for herself as a recreational mathemusician, who is hoping to help students see math as an art. She seems to be attracting more teenage girls to the subject.

Hart began posting on YouTube videos of herself doodling math concepts, which have since gone viral. "I want people to feel they can do this.

People can. It's mathematics that anyone can do," she said.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/science/18prof.html?_r=1&ref=science

GREEN SCHOOL IN BALI .....A MUST SEE VIDEO......

http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hardy_my_green_school_dream.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2010-11-23&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email

ARTS EDUCATION ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

The Arts Education Essential Standards (Version 3.0) are posted online

at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/phase2/

. The standards were approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) in September 2010 and are scheduled to be implemented during the 2012-13 school year.

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-totems2.html

GREAT SITE FOR NATIVE AMERICAN TOTEM IDEAS

Lessons inspired by Keith Haring's art http://www.haringkids.com/lesson_plans/ (helpful in selecting appropriate artwork to share with children ~ good connection with pop art and graffiti)

S66 TASK FORCE

The S66 Task Force met on Thursday, October 21, at the Archives and History Building in Raleigh to develop draft recommendations for a Comprehensive Arts Education Plan. Senate Bill 66: “An Act to Provide a Comprehensive Arts Education Plan” may be accessed online at:

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2009&BillID=S66&submitButton=Go

The draft work of the task force will be discussed at the November State Board of Education meeting and the task force must take its recommendations for a comprehensive arts education plan to the NC General Assembly by December 1, 2010. Please stay tuned to the update for important information regarding the work of this group.

Do you Art Lex? http://www.artlex.com/

NCCAT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES http://www.nccat.org/s/1099/start.aspx

Holiday traditions from around the world ~ great ideas for seasonal ornaments representative of non-Western and diverse cultures http://www.msichicago.org/scrapbook/scrapbook_exhibits/catw2004/traditions/index.html

North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching: http://www.nccat.org/s/1099/start.aspx

Fun Clapping: http://www.funclapping.com/ Joy

Reedy Creek Art Teacher's Cool Artsonia Page: http://www.artsonia.com/schools/teachers.asp?id=81397

Dan Dunn's Superbowl Paint Jam: http://www.paintjam.com/video.html Joy

ARTS EDUCATION ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

The Arts Education Essential Standards (Version 3.0) are now posted online at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/phase2/. The standards were presented as a discussion item at this month’s State Board of Education (SBE) meeting. They are expected to be approved at the September 2010 SBE meeting and are scheduled to be implemented during the 2012-13 school year. Please stay tuned to the arts education listserv update for additional information as the Arts Education Essential Standards move through the SBE discussion and approval process, and the development of Instructional Toolkits, professional development, and other support that will accomp any the implementation of the standards.

http://africa.pppst.com/arts.html African Art - FREE Presentations in PowerPoint format, Free Interactives and Games --Joy

Virtual Tours

http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Byzantium/byzhome.html The Glory of Byzantium

http://picasso.shsu.edu/ Online Picasso Project

http://gallery.sjsu.edu/ Digital Gallery San Juan State University

http://www.graffiti.org/ Art Crimes

http://www.ethnographica.com/ Ethnographica Tribal Art

http://www.artchive.com/ The Artchive

http://www.airnyc.org/ A.I.R. Gallery

http://wag.ca/ Winnipeg Art Gallery

http://www.holoworld.com/ Internet Webseum of Holography

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/ Web Museum Paris