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KinderArt - Art Lessons - Art Education: The largest collection of free art lessons and... - 0 views

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    This site is a visual nightmare! Obviously, there is quite a bit of information to be found. However, category lists are lengthy and not always in appropriate categories (in my opinion). The times I did search for projects, I can't recall finding much other than "school art" or "cookie cutter" recipes. I suppose that's what my brain is for...One thing this site doesn't lack is variety!
mrspdvs

Art21 . Home Page | PBS - 0 views

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      There are a few ways to access artists here. You can click "the artists" in the art21 on pbs toolbar, select the correct set of alphabets in the middle blue rectangle below that toolbar, or you can scroll down further and click the hyperlink in the highlighted area that says "86 featured artists."
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      If you have any big ideas (abstract nouns) that you would like to know if the featured artists have explored, you can type them into the site's search engine (the first blue rectangle under art21 on pbs) and click "go."
  • To date, 86 featured artists in the series demonstrate the breadth of artistic practice in the United States today.
  • organized around a theme helps audiences analyze, compare and juxtapose the artists profiled.
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    Featuring the work of contemporary artists, PBS Art 21 focuses on real-world concepts as they relate to artists and their work. The site features still images, videos, interview transcripts and detailed descriptions of the artwork included. The site has resources available for teachers and can be viewed independently by students as well as with teacher guidance. I prefer to use the series with high school students since the text and images can be quite complex and potentially disruptive. With the right group and selections, it could probably work for middle school.
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    PBS offers a variety of resources for students and teachers. They can be found under the education tab in a drop-down menu. Of course, you can view the other options to see what more the site has to offer.
mrspdvs

A. Pintura: Art Detective - 0 views

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      When you get to the third page, there are two links that I find unnecessary. Ultimately, one can become slightly confused as they end up in similar places. The two links seem purposeless. When one arrives at the page of artist names, navigation gets a little more confusing when making decisions about how to get back or proceed. Also, there is a lot of unnecessary negative space on each page. Can you think of other ways this could have been improved?
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    A. Pintura was actually one of my favorites back in 2002. This site creates a simple way to get students involved in solving a mystery while drawing conclusions and learning about art styles. Students can make inferences using the information provided even with little prior knowledge. When I used it with elementary children, I was able to hold their attention as I talked them through steps in the computer lab. Unfortunately, this activity has not been updated since then and still needs improvement. It has unnecessary links making navigation slightly confusing. The site lacks variety as there is only one mystery to solve and it could have addressed other art vocabulary.
Catherine Smith

Smithsonian Education-Top 5 Fav Edu Website - 1 views

  • Digging for AnswersSearch the web and beat the clock in this new game. Smithsonian Education Meet Me at MidnightTake a vivid journey through the museum’s collection in this interactive adventure.American Art Museum Eyeing AmericaTake a tour across America with artist Robert Cottingham.American Art Museum Women of Our TimeSee photos of famous twentieth-century American women.National Portrait Gallery George CatlinCome and sit around the campfire in our virtual Catlin classroom.American Art Museum African MasksExplore the meanings of African masks.Museum of African Art Games & Activities
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      These educational games explore important topics in history and provide interactive and fun ways for students to learn about history and other content.
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    This website provides games and activities where students can learn more about Science & Nature, History & Culture, People, Places, etc.  Students can also take quizzes where they answer questions and then are given feedback on what they answer.  It is organized very well where descriptions of each game or activity is provided.
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Mark Harden's Artchive - 0 views

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      Begin by clicking the first icon of the woman's portrait (Mona Lisa). Then you can select from either the left hand navigation, the middle section or you can type an artist or art movement into the site's search engine.
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    An archive of images and information, the Artchive provides an abundance of traditional art history and images for student and teacher access. I have used this site in the past for information retrieval and image use, but always found myself comparing historical information with that of other sites. For the most part, it was helpful for reminding me of artists' names and periods that may have slipped my mind.
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    Clearly, there are several icons to choose from. When looking for still images to analyze with students, I typically just stick to Mona Lisa.
mrspdvs

Art cyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine - 0 views

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      There are too many words!!! The Art Movements text is entirely too small and there are several sections that look like they were forced in. I usually end up at this site as a result of doing keyword searches...
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    Artcyclopedia was one of the least student-friendly sites I have accessed for locating artist information. Although it has a wide range of artist names and listings, one must click several links before finding a substantial amount of information. The lists of associate links can be very lengthy and undesirable to scroll through. By far, this was the most deceptive resource I've located and the least immediately helpful.
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Navigation Frame for ArtLex - 0 views

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      Be sure to scroll down in the index section to see the rest of the extremely long list. I think the selection of terms below the alphabet groupings is quite erratic. I was expecting to at least see the elements of art and principles of design listed here for quick reference.
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    This art dictionary was not helpful at all when I searched for information to use with my students. It features the infamous "scroll of death" on practically every page. The alphabetical sorting in the left hand navigation index runs together and could have been broken into smaller sections for easier reading. If not paying attention, one would miss that there is another LONG list of terms to click on below the alphabets. Font sizes are inconsistent throughout the site as well.
mrspdvs

English Grammar - Abstract Nouns - Learn English - 0 views

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    This site about English grammar can be used practically with any grade level who can read, I suspect. I typically used the site as a teacher resource for the discussion of abstract and concrete nouns with my high school Art students. We used the abstract nouns for project ideas; sometimes I would choose and other times I would let them vote.
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    The concepts found in the abstract noun table are all great for classroom discussion, especially high school students. However, many ages could benefit from defining and discussing these nouns.
mrspdvs

Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com - 0 views

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      As you can see, there are games and other activities for you to try in the left hand navigation bar.
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      I also love the pronunciation feature.
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    A basic reference site, this was second in line to Google for my former classroom information retrieval activities. Since we had to define and discuss big ideas just prior to art-making, we almost always used dictionary.com along with an old Merriam-Webster paperback (donated by the library) to make comparisons. Advantages are that a list of synonyms and antonyms, sample sentences accompany definitions. There was a drop-down search option for the thesaurus are available here, but I presume it became its own separate identity...
mrspdvs

Crayola® For Educators - 1 views

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      How does one promote creativity and put coloring sheets at the top of the navigation list??? Oxymoronic in the least...
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    Crayola is like the McDonald's of art supplies. I cannot deny that there they don't make decent products and that there are actually acceptable projects lurking within the search engines. Visually and navigation-wise, this site is great. Why isn't it one of my favorites? Coloring sheets!!! I abhor coloring sheet advocates. While coloring sheets can be temporarily useful for training students to stay inside lines, they are definitely not beneficial for much else.
Matthew Kruger-Ross

5 Favorite and Least Favorite Sites - 12 views

I find it fascinating that many of your peers have swip/swapped the sites that you've chosen (i.e. some have said that ones you listed are good as bad). Just interesting!

Jennifer Knott

Jennifer K's Favorite Web sites - 2 views

http://www.funbrain.com/ - this website has lots of drill and practice work. The exercises are colorful and animated. This keeps the attention of students. There is a lot of variety in types of tas...

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Paul Fullmore

Brain Pop - 0 views

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    This site is very well organized, and has lots of examples in many subjects. Uh-ho - you gotta sign up. It's worth it though. The lessons are obviously done by experts.
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    This site helps enhance and develop learning skills in many content areas. BrainpopJr is for K-8 and the regular site (www.brainpop.com) is for students in grades 4-8. I enjoy this site because it allows students to go to specific subjects and learn about them in a fun and interactive way.
Paul Fullmore

Starfall - 2 views

    • Alex Foutz
       
      ABC's great for kindergarten independent reading skills
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    This site has great interactivity and good response mechanisms. I could see kids using this to practice their pronunciation and reading skills. The language allows clicking on individual words, where they then sound out loud. Check out the Earth Day section - you can drag recyclables to the bins and hear the words. Great! Lots of color, sound, kids voices, and animation make this site fun
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    agree! I use this frequently w/ K & 1, and especially my ESL students because of the amount of vocabulary it includes!
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    This website is a great internet tool for emerging readers and struggling readers. Students are able to listen and view tutorials to learn letter sounds, how to use letters in words and how to build sentences. This phonics tool is helpful to students that struggle with traditional instruction but are able to engage with web 2.0 tools to help further their understanding. This website also has additional tutorials and interactive games for holidays, seasons, and more advanced readers.
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    Starfall is designed for Pre-K-2nd grade students. The goal of this site is to help kids read better by using phonics.This site is on my least favorite list because this site needs to add more interactive elements to it. Students are given the option to click on the words but I feel that having interactive games keeps the child interested
Paul Fullmore

Study Island - 0 views

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    I have students that are really not in my class, but they are on my role. These students work with Study Island to help them pass their EOG's. These students are below their grade level potential, so they come to me during my class for extra help The Study Island user-friendly interface allows students to move through the program step-by-step. Each section has a pre-test and a post-test, as well as topics that cover each of the objectives within the Standard Course of Study. Topics consist of questions, answers, explanations, and lessons that address the specific skills required in order to master the Standard Course of Study.
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    This is one of my favorite sites to use. Study Island is built from state standards and features many options for its' users. The intended audience for this site are K-8. It functions as a testing platform for students and an assessment tool for educators. I enjoy that the activities are designed based on state standards and that educators have the option to choose what questions and/or games will be included in the students activity.
Paul Fullmore

Iknowthat - 0 views

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    This site is great for students, teachers and parents. It encompasses all the essential learning tools that will be required by elementary school students. Iknowthat caters to Pre-K through 6th grade students. The games are interactive and the content avialable supports all subjects.
Paul Fullmore

ABC Teach - 0 views

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    ABC Teach is a great tool for teacher and students. It enables its' users to create custom worksheets for many content areas. The target audience for this site is Pre-K-8. They office free materials that are interactive and some are available for print.
Paul Fullmore

Soft Schools - 0 views

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    The intended audience for this site are students in Pre-K through 8. This site would be a good site if its' games were made using standards from different school districts. Also, some of the games are difficult to understand and poses as a threat to young learners. This site functions as an advertisement site, which can grab learners attention while playing the games.
Kaelan Rhiannon

Free Math and Language Arts Games Demo Page - 0 views

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    This site seemed promising at first, but it is not only too busy, you have to pay after a trial. There are plenty of other sites to use for free.
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