Art Education

Advantages of Integrating Technology
Integrating technology into any classroom is difficult. "Art instruction faces many classroom challenges that intersect with technology integration." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 364) Since there is a wide variety of Art mediums, figuring out the right technology to bring into the classroom for art education can be challenging. However it is important to try and bring technology into an Art classroom so the students are exposed to every form of art at an early age. In college, if the student wishes to pursue an art career, students will be surrounded with an abundance of resources to fulfill their artistic needs. I believe in high school students should at least be exposed to the basics of every art form. 
Probably one of the most expensive portion for funding would be in the Ceramics department. This medium requires clay, tools, wheels, and a kiln for serving the function of teaching ceramics. 
A great technology would be using a computerized kiln. This way I (the teacher) can manually set temperatures and cool downs on the computer, and the computer will control the kiln's function. "Art teachers who work in fired pottery media can use computerized electric kilns to save student time and assure better quality products." (Roblyer & Doering 2013. pg. 369)
A less expensive form of technology would be buying Photoshop software for the computers in the classroom. (Assuming there will be computers in the classroom) 
I could teach the basic Photoshop techniques, and students can then publish and share their works. 
"Because students gain valuable experience through creating and producing thses publications, the activities can be considered a kind of internship to prepare for actual jobs as graphic artists for newspapers or other companies." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 368)

Photoshop Tutorial 

Disadvantages to Integrating Technology
"Since it is becoming easy to use images from the Internet and other sources, it is increasingly important to teach students that they must cite sources and request permission to use information images or other sourced materials." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 364)
Picture examples of art work is essential in any art class. How else will the student know what I'm talking about?
However there are many art works that might be considered "risky" or "unsavory." "More contemporary artists can sometimes blur the line between what is generally considered to be art and what is not. In photography, the nude figure has been a common subject. Some of the great artists have used the nude as a metaphor for beauty, nature, and life." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 365.)
Students at a high school or younger age will not understand what is acceptable as art, and what is not acceptable. (Pornography) Trained artists will know the difference, however a high school student will not. This is why using the internet may be risky, and must be monitored. Every teacher should have a collection of images ready to show the class, and for class use.
Masters of Photography (A CD that can be purchased and used over and over int he classroom)

Specific Activities
One way to control what artwork your students view would be to take them on a virtual field trip. I know I have mentioned this before, but I believe this is the most effective way to teach an Art History classroom. (And its free!) Taking a virtual field trip would be a great way to switch up the normal classroom setting. Students get tired of sitting and hearing a lecture throughout the whole day, and most of them do not want to hear one when they enter an Art classroom. This way the student can relax and have a full experience of looking at and appreciating art.