2. Why use technology to teach
this topic?
Although it may seem unusual to use technology for a cultural
topic like Mayan textiles, it is an art with a complicated process of
creation. With the aid of technology, students can see and
understand the process of weaving, collecting dyes, and much
more. Seeing the fabric in motion is possible with videos, photos,
and diagrams. Through media one can integrate themselves in the
culture and see images of the streets and villages where the
textiles hang and the creators live. Images found on museum
websites, wikispaces, or even Facebook give life to the beautiful
tapestries with information to accompany the item. Other tools
on the internet for planning lessons, creating posters, and sharing
information help the students get involved and share their
knowledge in a creative way!
3. Internet Content
The internet has a plethora of sources that will give students a
great interactive approach to textiles, their history, significance,
and importance
Online students can view museum exhibits like these:
http://www.mintmuseum.org/art/exhibitions/detail/threads-of-
identity-contemporary-maya-textiles
http://vidasentretejidas.com/espanol.html
Or watch videos of exhibits like this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfMWHqZ9DsM
4. Watch a tour of a
Mayan textile exhibit
What is a huipil?
6. Blog
After a simple Google search of “Mayan textile blogs” so many
appeared, but this one provides a ton of information with
numerous posts about textiles and the surrounding geographical
area
http://ajourneythroughguatemala.blogspot.com/2010/05/colors-
textures-and-aromas-of-san-pedro.html
7. Internet Podcasts
I could not find a podcast specifically about Mayan textiles, but
the Mayan calendar is a hot topic since 2011, here is a podcast
covering that subject, yet it gives greater insight to Mayan culture
as a whole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRsNlvJ9ow0
8. Internet Resources
The internet allows teachers and students to find so much
information if used properly. I could create a website, wikispace,
twitter, or even Facebook page to communicate with students or
post educational materials. With ease to use interfaces I can
organize and categorize the topics in a fun way. Although we
cannot travel to South America, there are virtual tours, images,
videos, and more that immerse students into the culture and
provide a more full understanding of the content.
9. Internet Resources 1
This article describes gives a background and detail to the exhibition
that came to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago and
explains the cultureal evolctiona dn cahnges
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/theater/2007-03-31-
1550691402_x.htm
Another site provides easy to follow depictions of traditional dresses,
sacred designs, and gives as background on the textiles in the Chiapas
region, at this museum site there are other sites, activities, and photos!
http://www.smm.org/sln/ma/chiapas.html
10. Internet Resources 2
This source shows the step by step process of dying and weaving rugs
and other textiles
http://www.galenfrysinger.com/dying_and_weaving.htm
This museum has a photo archive that shows images of clothing and
what the streets and towns of Guatemala look like
http://www.museoixchel.org/departamentos/archivo-
fotografico/galerias-de-la-fototeca/#
Last but not least! This is my favorite most comprehensive site covering
identity and prestige in Mayan Textiles along with related activities
http://www.artsmia.org/education/teacher-
resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=185
11. Inspiration Diagram
This diagram would be shown at the beginning of the lesson to show the
students the learning progression and how all the topics connect, this visual
will help those visual learners in the class see the bigger picture and connect
12. Teaching Materials 1
There are great resources on 4teacher.org, teach-nology.com, and
proquest12.com
I can make online quizzes, a variety of word games, and provide
students with online databases like proquest12 for further info and
articles
Students could even chose a topic of Mayan culture like music,
textiles, language and each present so that a fuller understanding of
the culture can be presented.
13. Teaching Materials 2
@ www.4teachers.org I found a variety of activities students can
use to present material they learned about the Mayans and
textiles
In thinktank, kids can create an outline of topics to organize info
In Web Poster Wizard, students can create their own posters or
projects and teachers can collaborate
In kidsvid, kids can learn to script, edit, and create a video for
sharing in class
14. Subject- Specific Resource
National Geographic Education provides a variety of videos,
collections, images, and even activities with questions that
accompany lessons
This link will take you to a video called “Clues to Mayan Prosperity”
there is background info, questions, further resources, and
vocabulary to accompany it
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/clues-
mayan-prosperity/?ar_a=1
15. Uses of the Internet
The internet can be used in so many ways to understand more
about textiles and their significance in Mayan culture
Search engines like Jstor, online databases, and educational apps
are helpful to students and teachers alike
Apps on edshelf like Discovery Education, lesson writer, and PBS
teachers will help me create lesssons, find inspiration, and
collaborate with others on a variety of subjects
16. Web 2.0
Mayan textiles are easily found on Facebook
Ex:
https://www.facebook.com/chip.morris.58/photos_albums
On Twitter, access to pictures with detailed, first hand information
is awesome!
Ex:
https://twitter.com/tanamatales
http://tanamatales.com/teotitlan-del-valle-surrounded-by-rugs-
and-textiles/
Editor's Notes
Add to slideshare and include linkRecord myself for slide 2
