Hi everyone! My name is Danielle Allison and I am a junior (third year) at Penn State studying art education. One saying that I heard a lot growing up was "kill two birds with one stone," meaning to accomplish multiple things at the same time in the most efficient way. My mom used this phrase a lot growing up because we always seemed to be pressed for time, so we would try to get as much done by the same means.

Here is a link that further explains the phrase and the history behind it:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-it-mean-to-kill-two-birds-with-one-stone.htm

1. The design seems to fit together well, but I would recommend incorporating more images from a museum to make it more visually interesting. I think the colors and font though are all very easy to look at and read. I think it is great that you defined what a curator is as well as contemporary art. The process was very easy to follow along, but you may want to explain what it means to critique someone's artwork. I don't know if it is a term they are highly familiar with so I think an explanation and maybe even an example would be appropriate. It also may be advantageous to provide a list of themes to choose from as well, or explain it more thoroughly about what a theme looks like in art to be sure the students fully understand.

2. The task and process will definitely facilitate critical and creative thinking, in that the students will be looking at different themes within art, finding art that fits into that theme and then discussing it. The students will be given the chance to really explore different kinds of art and analyze it so that they can create a piece that fits in with them.

3. Currently there is no rubric.

4. They use web2.0 technology for the students to blog their responses as well as for uploading the students images of the work they create and the powerpoint slides they design as curator. I think it's great that the students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of famous artworks and themes within and have an opportunity to discuss their findings with their peers.

5. The students can interact on the website with the pnyxe app they included for the student's to blog their responses. They will also be uploading the students' presentations for the rest of the class to look at and explore.

1. Visual design is great! I think the artwork is visually appealing and something new that many of the students probably have not seen before. I find the font somewhat difficult to read at that size with all of the swirly lettering. I would watch the language to be sure the students understand what you are saying. The one word that stuck out was "constitutes."

2. Based on the information you provided in your google doc with the timeline for your task and process I think it will definitely facilitate critical and creative thinking. I love the idea of having them redesign a space they already know and make it into something all of their own. I believe this is something the students will be excited about and want to talk about with each other and see the different designs that their classmates developed as well.

3. The rubrics are not complete yet, but the google.doc stated they will be evaluated on participation, work ethic, and final piece. These relate well to the goals of the web quest. I think you can also evaluate them on creativity/originality and neatness. You may also want to consider evaluating them on the grammar, etc. within their written responses.

4. As of right now I did not notice any Web2.0 technologies, but it may be advantageous to incorporate a blog app into the site where they can post their responses for all to read and comment on. Jenna and I used the site called phynxe.com to create a blog within our website, so you may want to check that out. There are also some good links for having them upload their images as well.

5. I know they are planning on having the students interact, share ideas and work, and comment on each others work to further explore their understanding of street art; however, it is currently not listed on the page.

sorry i misspelled the blog site, it's pnyxe.com

Jenna and Danielle

http://jle2424.wix.com/celebrateworldart#!theres-no-place-like-home/c2df

Danielle Allison

http://arted322da.tumblr.com/