Activity Requirements
I have commented on R's work here:
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and S's work here:
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I also left informal comments on Chris' page and Anthony's page (see the unit 1 submission pages).
Comments on R's work:
Activity 1: I really like this game, it looks like a good way to teach students to learn to rough out a picture quickly and to sketch the proportions and composition before adding detail, which is a very important skill. Without this, students start adding detail too early and it becomes to time consuming to fix the fundamental flaws.
Activity 1 Quick Write or Draw:
Relevance: 3 this is a very relevant activity that I have used with art students, you can elaborate on it by giving them instructions on how to do this. One thing that I noticed though, is that I usually use this type of activity for drawing from reference rather than free drawing. Drawing from references helps build their draftsmanship skills though free drawing is certainly good for creativity. When doing it from reference, I give them instructions such as draw the longest lines first and then gradually move down to the shorter lines, this makes the process more efficient. Alternatively, you can use 5 star method where you mark the 5 most extreme points and then use that to gauge proportions. For creativity, free drawing without any instructions or limitations is something that could let you see the ideas that they are currently developing, though it may be unlikely to push them to generate new ideas as might be the case if you gave them limitations/instructions.
Planning: 3 This type of activity doesn't require too much preparation or planning if it is free drawing/writing.
Planning for differentiation: 3 I really recommend that a timer be used for everyone. Definitely the time limitation is important for everyone. Though weaker students could benefit more from being able to see the timer for themselves. Since this is a visual art class, I am not sure if you are giving everyone the option of choosing between writing or drawing though, I think it makes a lot of sense for you to focus on one at a time for everyone to make sure that everyone develops all necessary skills.
Demonstration tool: 3 This can be a very important technique for developing fundamental skills, though, like I said, I would add extra caveats. Focus on one skill at a time to make sure everyone develops all the skills you need to teach about, try using the activity to teach students to rough out their drawing and get the proportions and composition down, if you are looking to develop creativity then give them limitations to work within.
Activity 2: Four corners is a nice twist on the two sides game - which I used to use in Japan. It sounds like a great way to get students to answer multiple choice questions. The reason I stopped using the two sides game was related to space and safety, we just don't have the space to do it in Taiwan due to all the furniture, and there is little time to move it out of the way.
2. Four Corners:
Relevance: 4
This is a fantastic activity.
Planning for Instruction: 4
Clearly explained
Planning for Differentiation: 4
This activity is accessible for all
Demonstration Tool: 4
A great activity with an innovative twist. Often only used for binary questions, I like the 4 corners twist.
Activity 3: Looks like a fun game too. I think I trust Google more than other services not to introduce fees or to kill off services, though they also have been known to kill off even popular services over time.
3. Caption this:
Relevance: 4 This seems particularly useful for discussing techniques and art history.
Planning for Instruction:4
Very clearly explained, Google Forms makes this easy and accessible.
Planning for Differentiation: 4
An explanation on differentiation for ELL and SEN students has been provided
Demonstration Tool: 4
A very innovative approach that I haven't seen before! Well done!
Comments on S's work:
1:
Relevance: 4
I really like this use of technology and it definitely seems relevant to the needs of your students. In addition to being formative, it is also instructive as the video is likely to have educational content. At what point do you introduce the incorrect facts though, are they in the video or introduced in a discussion after the video, or in an accompanying Google Form questionnaire?
Planning for Instruction: 4 Clear and easy to use in class.
Planning for Differentiation: 4 The use of technology here makes it accessible to all students, they can replay it as many times as they like and it is likely that subtitles might be available too.
Demonstration Tool: 4 This technology is innovative and involving.
2:
Relevance: 4
Exit tickets really seem like a great way to get a sense of student understanding. I also like that the technology gives you permanent access to these notes should you wish to check them again at a later stage.
Planning for Instruction: 4
Clear and easy to understand.
Planning for Differentiation: 4
I really feel that digital assignments are more accessible for weaker students. The technology allows for more supports. You also mention the use of written questions and correcting misunderstandings.
Demonstration Tool: 4
I think it is great that you are experimenting with technology. It has a lot of potential benefits, such as those related to learning, efficiency, and organization.
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Relevance: 4 Powerpoint again seems like a great use of technology to make the lesson something students can use at home too and there are so many options for using media and animation.
Planning for Instruction: 3 I still have a lot of questions about these activities as you don't always give them names or clearly differentiate them. I am also not sure what technology is used in the screen shot to see how many submitted the activity (is it Google Classroom or something else? I can only see Powerpoint mentioned in the description).
Planning for Differentiation: 4 you explained how you would use differentiation in questions and supports in this activity.
Demonstration Tool: 3 lots of technology used here in innovative ways, but didn't always list what tech you were using.