Teacher of the Future

There is no doubt that the role of technology in the educational system is becoming more present almost on a daily basis. I have already found myself adjusting the way I teach in the short two years I have been doing so. The smart board has really helped students soar into places I never imagined. Teachers will continue to evolve along with everything else. Personally, I look forward to the new and innovative ways in which I can integrate technology into my class room. Teachers roles will need to adjust with the methods in which they teach. It will be a gradual transition as older generations retire and younger teachers are hired. With each new wave of teachers that enter the field so do new ways of doing things. Integration of technology doesn’t mean the role of the teacher is any less important. It just means the way in which everything is taught may change. Technology will never be able to replace the connection a teacher and student can have. Teaching is more than just passing information along. It’s about true connection and understanding of each student as an individual. Nothing will be able to replace, or remove the need for such connection!

My wish list for technology in the art room!!

What an opportunity it would be to order all of the technology for a high school art room! My wish list for the media center would be as follows;
1. Flat-bed scanner – This would used to scan images into the pc for altering.
2. 5 digital cameras – I would teach digital photography. My students photograph images and alter the images using photo shop. The cameras will also be used to create digital portfolios of each student art work created throughout the school year. Students will also take pictures of one another to draw and paint self portraits.
3. 5 Mac PC’s – The computers will be used to search the internet, alter images in Adobe photo shop, and create portfolios. This will also be used to study current and past artist.
4. Adobe Photo Shop – this program will be used to create unique digital art work.
5. Digital projector – This will be used to project images while teaching art history, art techniques and lessons.
6. Smart board - This would be used to connect to the “art” world. My class will be doing interactive work with other artist around the world. We will also examine gallery exhibitions as they are happening. The smart board will also aid in teaching art history and current art issues. This device also will allow me to teach the Adobe Photo Shop program in a much larger scale to my students.
7. 5 USB drives – to store digital images and art work. They also allow easy transfer of images between students.
8. 5 Cases of CD’s – for students to create their digital portfolio.
9. CD player – to play relaxing and inspiring music that relates to certain projects.
10. Music CD’s – that inspire, relax and motivate.