Flip Charts

Chosen Flip Chart

The flip chart I have chosen is a game that deals with art. 

Art Games

I believe this flip chart will be a helpful tool for my classroom. Since the act of teaching art is difficult, visual aids always come in handy. (Art people are visual people :D) This flip chart teaches students how to look at and interpret art. Students will be able to look at art and find key items, or structures to help them remember what piece of art they looked at. So when that student visits a museum, if he or she sees a piece of art that was discussed in the flip chart, they will be able to remember information about the artwork.  

Hardware/Software

"Technology integration strategies require a combination of hardware, or equipment, and software, or programs, written to perform various functions." (Roblyer&Doering, 2013, pg.11)

To aid in my classroom, there are a few pieces of hardware that will be a helpful tool. Since an art classroom is all about seeing, display technologies are essential. "These devices support whole-class or large-group demonstrations of information from a computer" (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 11) 
Also: imaging technologies. "To make teaching and learning more visual, these devices allow the development and use of images ranging from still photos to full-motion videos." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 11)

I also believe that document camera's might be a useful tool. When I am presenting a project to the class, I can use this tool to show the students an example from a piece I have produced, as a visual explanation.

Technology Use Based on Problem Solving

"Teachers say technology's visual and interactive qualities can direct students' attention toward learning tasks." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 25)
By the use of this technology us as teachers are able to keep our students engaged, and excited about learning. "Students who learn by creating their own products with technologies such as word processing, multimedia, and other technology products report higher engagement in learning and a greater sense of pride in their achievements." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 25)

Essential Conditions for technology Integration

When trying to figure out whether or not to use, or purchase a piece of technology in the classroom, there are a few things to think about:

• What is the problem?
• Do technology-based methods off a solution with sufficient relative advantage?
• What is my content knowledge?
• What is my knowledge of pedagogy?
• What is my knowledge of technology?

Technology is always a tricky concept to some people. Figuring out what technology is best is another thing. Finding funding is on a whole other level. Then, not only do you have to figure out all of these things, you also have to train others.
Training is essential. If you want your technology to benefit others, you must know how to use it, and you must know how to train others to use it.

Software Support Tools

"An ever-increasing number of software tools are available that go beyond what many people think of as the "basic" capabilities of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software." (Roblyer & Doering, 2013. pg. 140)

There are a wide variety of software products for each of the following:

• Material generator: Help teachers and students produce materials on paper and online 
• Data collection and analysis
• Graphic: manipulation of images to illustrate
• Planning and organizing
• Research and reference: electronic versions of encyclopedias...
• Content-area tools

Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, A.H. (2013). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. (6^thed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.