ArTechTivity (TM)

Book Review of VanGogh by Marley. You can check this book out in our school library.

What do you think of this review? Have YOU read this book? Do you agree with the reviewer on her assessment of the book’s quality?

Marley BR 

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Mrs. Smith’s 8th grade Language Arts recorded some reader’s theater plays. Ms. Gaub’s 8th grade computer class is adding voice effects, sounds and music to finish them up.

First the just recorded plays…

Snow White Period One Snowee White

Aladdin Period Three Aladdin Group 1

Red Ridinghood Period Three Fairy Tales

Wizard of OZ Period Three Wiz of Oz

The April 2008 edition of our 8th grade Art Podcast

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In this Episode:

• Liz and Olivia share a Mock “Artist Interview” with Photographer Judy Walgren.
• Next Olivia shares a “Famous Quote” by Michelangelo
• In a segment called, “Take Care“, Emily and Anna tell use the proper care and cleaning for your art supplies.
• Kaela explains the “Meaning of the Medium” of clay
• Holli shares some funny “Art Jokes“
• Asiah tells you how to make a collage for this “How To” segment

We would love to have you comment and let us know what you think of our podcast!

Each student in my 8th grade Digital and Video arts classes have selected an art related segment topic to research, write, record and edit.

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In this Episode:

• In this “How To” segment, Ashley tells us about how to use the popular grafitti creator website. http://www.graffiticreator.net/
• Marley explains how to make a collage in “Meaning of the Medium“
• Kaela talks about her “Favorite ART project“, creating a clay vase using slip casting.
• Asiah and Lynn create a MOCK “Artist Interview” with Romare Bearden
• Ciarra shares some facts about The Girl with the Pearl Earring, a painting by Johannes Vermeer

We would love to have you comment and let us know what you think of our podcast!

Each student in my 8th grade Digital and Video arts classes have selected an art related segment topic to research, write, record and edit.

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In this episode

• Kevin talks “All About Art” and shares his favorite Public Art sculpture
• In A new segment called “Music as Art” Chrissy shares her passion for music
• Ahmed tests your art knowledge with some  “Art Trivia“
• Martin and Eduardo create a Mock “Artist Interview” with Pablo Picasso
• More “Art Jokes” with Tynnikki
• Finally Chris Interviews his artistic friend Christopher in a segment called “Interview with an Artist“

We would love to have you comment and let us know what you think of our podcast!

NEWS RELEASE January 15, 2008

When the region’s teachers, administrators, educational technology specialists, library media specialists and school board members gather in Seattle in February for the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), many will attend workshops and presentations being lead by Everett Public Schools staff.

“Everett’s technology and teaching staff are well known for the ways they use technology to help students learn, and they are often asked to share their expertise with other educators,” said Everett’s Information Systems and Technology Director, Ken Toyn. “NCCE’s mission is to promote and support the effective use of technology in all aspects of education, and it speaks well for Everett Public Schools that so many of our staff are NCCE presenters this year.”

Toyn also points out that parents and community members will be able to see many of these same teachers and their students in action during the school district’s annual technology fair at Cascade High School on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2007 beginning at 6 p.m. “These staff will be among dozens of others with their students at Cascade that evening,” said Toyn. “Our annual Student Technology Exhibition is our way of showcasing to the community how we are using technology as a teaching and learning tool and to express our thanks for the consistent support which has made it possible to have technology in our schools.”

Presenting at the NCCE Seattle workshops between Feb. 26-29, 2008are the following educators from Everett Public Schools:

· Cynthia Gaub, who teaches art and technology at North Middle School, will demonstrate how to Inspire Girls Through Podcasting in TechREACH Clubs. Gaub’s workshop will show how to leverage podcasting to improve student learning and increase communication between home and school. Those who attend will learn to use free software to produce their own podcasts and how to locate educational podcasts for their classrooms. TechREACH is an after-school program Gaub uses with students at North Middle School.

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Each student in my 8th grade Digital and Video arts classes have selected an art related segment topic to research, write, record and edit.

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In this Episode:

• Matt takes a walk around Everett to describe some famous public art sculptures 
• Clarissa shares some funny stuff in our “Art Jokes” segment
• Brady gives use an “Art Timeline” about prehistoric cave paintings
• Lynn tells us about Texture in “The Elements and Principles” segment
• Austyn looks up what some famous artists have to say in “Notable Quotables“

We would love to have you comment and let us know what you think of our podcast!

Our first podcast is finished and many more will be on the way when we return from break. Each student in my 8th grade Digital and Video arts classes have selected an art related segment topic to research, write, record and edit. We are off to winter vacation with a few great segments completed. When we return we will be finishing up many more exciting segments for complete podcasts. So check back in January for more art fun!

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In this Episode:

• Jael tells us how to make a collage in “The Meaning of a Medium“
• Heather shares her steps for creating a clay dog sculpture in a segment called “In the Studio“
• Paige shares career information about professional printmaking for our “Careers in Art” Segment. Tune in to a future episode when she has a live interview with a person who works in this career.
• Tanner explains why his sketchbook is his ”Favorite Project“
• Leobardo tells in both English and Spanish how to draw a truck in our “How to” segment
• Anna and Emily create a mock interview with famous artist Bridget Riley for our segment of “Artist Interviews“

We would love to have you comment and let us know what you think of our podcast!

ArTechTivity (TM) Pod Zero

This is Podcast ZERO of ArTechTivity (TM) why zero? Because this is my teacher made sample of what I plan to create with my students next year.

This episode contains 4 segments:

• First our Theme song as created by Cynthia Gaub,
• Next Art Careers: How to become an Art Teacher,
• Then a funny Art Joke,
• Here’s Looking At Me: How Artists See Themselves (Bob Raczka’s Art Adventures)
• and finally Responding to Art: Kids look at a piece of art and share their thoughts and reactions to the work.

Jan Vermeer: The Art of Painting

Andy Warhol: The Kick

Don’t forget to Site your Sources!

Images and other information from:

• http://www.georgetownframeshoppe.com/andy_warhol1.html
• http://www.littlemonkeymurals.com/ArtJokes.htm
• http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/1999/vermeer/aop.htm
• Portfolios Textbook by Robyn Montana Turner

Ready to make YOUR segment? Here is a list of assignment choices. Pick one and leave it in the comment window.

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/

http://schoolcomputing.wikia.com/wiki/Podcasts

http://www.podcast.net/