2. BLOGS
PLUS
MINUS
• I really enjoy the blogging
• Must be careful with privacy
process, it is very flexible
settings
• Ability to upload, link and
share all sorts of media and
information
• Acts as a diary, thoughts come
more easily than if pressured in
a classroom environment
• Easy controls and organized
well, excellent for beginners to
interact and contribute with
others and resources
IMPLICATIONS
• Parent can be engaged in their
child’s learning
• Could be used as an online
journal that teachers can
scaffold and check
progress/thought processes
• Art students can upload videos
of their artworks different
stages and comment on their
decisions and actions (higher
order thinking)
• Teachers, students and parents
can comment on work
4. WIKIS
A collaborative online space where a number of people can edit and contribute to one or more pages.
PLUS
• Easy to navigate, adjust to and
customize
• Allows anyone to contribute to
the site from anywhere
• Easy to scaffold and update
information to organize and
direct
• Plethora of media can be
embedded and uploaded
• Ability to share ideas and
interact
• Free website
• Can be put on private or public
view settings
MINUS
• Only one student at a time can
edit as you will lose your
information
• Others can accidently delete
work already on the site
• When participating in the
mobile phone wiki activity I
found the website didn’t save
the changes to my font colour
and positioning of text, would
revert back to initial settings
IMPLICATIONS
• Parents/guardians can view site,
help student and keep an eye on
their work and privacy settings
• Another venue for
Parent/teacher communication
• Enhance collaboration skills
• Good for group assessment,
linking resources and
information found by students
6. WIX
Is a static website that can only be changed or updated by the person who created it.
PLUS
MINUS
• Variety of media can be
• Is only for reading, no
uploaded
comments or collaboration
• Can provide a wealth of
resources in one place other than
the ones used in the classroom,
encouraging students to find
own knowledge.
• Parents can view from home
IMPLICATIONS
• In a classroom situation, static
websites can be used to advertise
lessons, art competitions outside
of the school and art gallery
shows that students can attend.
• Provides parents with easy
access to important information
• Can display students artwork and
progress for parents
8. FLICKER
A website /blog where one can upload images or videos for people to look at and comment on.
PLUS
• Good entry level or beginner
website to use for less tech savvy
students and introduce them to
this type of technology
• Ability to share photos and
videos with class loaded from
home
• Clear, easy privacy settings
• Easy to navigate
• Easy to customize
• Peers can comment making the
student evaluate and better their
work
MINUS
• Only allows images and videos
• Doesn’t facilitate as much
collaboration amongst students
and teacher as other sites
IMPLICATIONS
• This website could be effective in
an art classroom to document a
students portfolio which could
be shared or presented as a final
oral presentation.