ATI FOCUS GROUP
APRIL 1996
WHAT HAS GONE WELL IN ATI?
Focus Question 1: Now that the Art and technology
Integration Project has been underway for a year, it is important to
look back at how things have gone to prepare for the next year.
Please list or identify aspects of the project that you believe have
gone well. The list can also include any personal benefits that you
have received from the project.
participant #1
The number 1 benefit that I received from ATI are the
resources through Netscape. I also gained a knowledge of computers
both personal and for students. I have been able to share what I have
learned with my building staff. My students have learned how to
research through Netscape. The students have used E-Mail to contact
other schools allowing for interaction with other students their
age.
My teaching style has changed for the better. I can be more of a
facilitator and students are in charge of their learning experience.
I was very happy that I had a background in Prairie Visions because
the integration was easier. HAVE STUDENTS INVOLVED!
participant #2
The kids love what I have been able to bring back to the
classroom for them; I have been able to reach children that I have
not been able to reach in the past. I like the way that it addresses
multi-modality and multi-intelligence. It also enhances our efforts
with project production, varied presentation. The students retention
and growth is improved.
participant #3
I benefited form support from Carl, ATI group, etc. I also
was able to learn the available resources. The kids were enthusiastic
and had a willingness to do more and to learn more. This has added
interest and motivation as well as personal growth.
participant #4
The benefits that I have received from the project are as
follows:
1.) Elevated enthusiasm for life!
2.) Beginnings have been made.
3.) Doors have been opened for interaction and collaboration.
4.) Supportive reassurance has been consistently present.
5.) Machine has been wonderful.
I have installed ppp connection to my pc at home.
participant #5
Teachers form other curriculum areas are seeking my input as
to how they can incorporate art int their area of study. Students are
using art to enhance reports that they are working on. I have become
more aware of American artist as opposed to a heavy background of
Western European Art.
I have enjoyed hearing and communicating with other teachers and
sharing their classroom experience.
participant #6
I have made some great associations and have new ideas for
teaching in the classroom . I am getting things done through
electronic intercommunication. I have a new appreciation of art and
new approaches to teaching science. I have found new uses for our
computers. I have the html page for request and the E-mail is
priceless.
participant #7
I benefited form the integration of all three groups. I also
benefited from sharing.
The coordination of OMAW-GISH-SM was a benefit with the DC trip and
Smithsonian and visiting the surrounding area. The follow-up visit
with sharing in person about internet experiences. Student
involvement was important.
participant #8
I find this a difficult question to answer. I am thrilled to
see the results of everyone's hard work!!
WHAT MIGHT BE IMPROVED IN ATI?
Focus Question 2: Now that the Art and Technology
Integration Project has been underway for a year, it is important to
look back at how things have gone to prepare for the next year.
Please list or identify aspects of the project that you believe could
be improved, or might have gone better if a different approach had
been used.
participant #1
I think the following could have gone better:
1.) communication
2.) time to work on units of study that we are required to
develop.
3.) *** much of my own time has been spent researching and
downloading etc.
participant #2
I would like to address the following for this question:
1.) communication
2.) feedback
3.) time
4.) lack of images
5.) turn around time on images
6.) search engines for smithsonian
7.) categorising of info at museum.
8.) cross referencing
9.) computer (freezing)
10.) moving slide show
participant #3
The problems that I have encountered are communication, lack
of time, computers going down and freezing, and moving "slide
shows".
participant #4
I need to be teaching in the room with my machine so that I
can get more kids familiarized with the net. I will try to persuade
administrators again of the need. I need to do a collaborative
project with a teacher and students in another school.
I needed to have Prairie Visions.
participant #5
Please assign/give NMAA catelogs to all participants (or at
least a list of artworks which are part of the NMAA collection). It
would be helpful to organize/categorize all artwork according to art
styles, art periods, artist, historical significance or dates in
order to make internet searching more productive. More artwork should
be digitized. Have information "on line" as to background behind all
artists whose work is pictured in their catalog. I am not patient
enough to spend time watching the little "world" spin only to be told
that there is no material found. There was not enough time to put
together units of study. Textbooks provide a much quicker and
permanent resouce in the classroom. Spend more time in the NMAA
archives to search vertical files.
participant #6
I would like to see better cataloging of resources. Supply
color printers and ink for each participant. There is a need for more
active involvement from other museums.
participant #7
I would like to say don't forget what went well last year;
as in be sure to do it again.
Art should be sorted/indexed by subject matter.
Request sheet for art to Smithsonian (complete) to include feedback
from Smithsonian.
participant # 8
I offer the following contsructive criticism:
Due to our own developing infrastructure it is difficult to react
promptly to numerous teacher's request
Would like to improve the quality of "contextual" information
provided with the images.
Would like to be more involved in colaborative applications. Greater
involvement goes hand in hand with reacting to numerous request.
would like to see greater efforts made in the area fo public forum
commucincations i.e.
listserv, mud, e-mail.
Summary:
The consensus is that what has gone well is the
positive affect the project has had on students. Teachers have been
able to bring increased resources into the classroom enhancing the
learning experience for all students and reaching some students who
they may not have otherwise. Students have become enthusiastic with
increased interest and motivation to learn. The project has helped
students learn how to do research through Internet and given them
more responsibility for their learning experience. Student
involvement and retention has increased in the classroom.
The teachers all appreciated the opportunity to share and collaborate
as well as the support they have received. They have enjoyed
communicating with other teachers and sharing their classroom
experiences. They also report being able to share their knowledge
with other teachers in their building. A few have reported a positive
change in teaching style; with new ideas for teaching in their
area.
What might be improved is the cataloging and indexing of the
resources. Several suggestions have been made including indexing by
style, periods, historical significance and access to background
information on artist. It appears that better
communication with the Smithsonian and feedback when desired would
help with the frustration in this area.
Time has been a big drawback to some participants; including time to
work on units of study and to research and download. Computers going
down, freezing, problems moving slide shows and lack of digitized
pictures have been major sources of the time consumption.
Teachers who have had Prairie Visions say that it enhanced their ATI
experience; those who have not had Prairie Visions say that if they
had it would have made ATI a more successful experience.
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