The document discusses integrating arts into core academic subjects to create a dynamic classroom where connections are made. It suggests that separating these subjects in school goes against how people multi-task in real life. Benefits mentioned include improving test scores, developing critical thinking, and motivating students. The document then describes using a interactive whiteboard system combining a whiteboard, computer and projector for integrated lessons. It provides several online art resources and websites for visual arts. Finally, it discusses using social media like Facebook, Pinterest, blogs and wikis to share arts integration ideas and resources.

1. Dr. Jeannette Fresne
jfresne@southalbama.edu
Dr. Paige Vitulli
pvitulli@southalabama.edu
Dr. Susan Santoli
ssantoli@southalbama.edu
SITE 2013, New Orleans, LA

2. University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

3.  Integrating language arts, math, science,
social studies, dance, music, theatre, visual
arts and technology creates a dynamic
classroom where connections are made
within and among each area.
 Why do we separate these activities in school?
 Why not multi-teach as we multi-task?

4.  Improving test scores
 Developing critical thinking skills
 Increasing reading comprehension
 Motivating student involvement

5.  Improving teacher effectiveness
 Altering teaching styles
 Imploring strategies more enjoyable to both
students and teachers
 Higher impacts with special needs students
 Changes how critical thinking skills are
explored and presented in the classroom
 Increased enjoyment of teaching

6. University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

7.  Combination of a whiteboard, computer and
projector
 Integrated presentations and interactive
lessons
 Touch-control feature takes advantage of
children’s natural, instinctive movements and
intrinsic desire to touch
 Pointers may include hands, paint brushes,
tennis balls or other non-abrasive objects

8. Eduweb http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/visualarts.php
This website has a list of great interactive educational websites. This link will take you specifically to the visual arts list. I have not tried
them all out but my personal favorites are The Rennaissance Connection, ArtEdventures, and A.Pintura: Art Detective.
NGA Kids JUNGLE Interactive http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/jungle.htm
Create an imaginary landscape with NGAkids JUNGLE. Mix and match the animals, control the weather and lighting conditions, or
construct flowers, trees, and plants. An "AUTO" button generates random compositions, so you can sample program options and
experiment with special effects as a starting point for your own designs. This Shockwave interactive is intended for children of all ages.
JUNGLE is inspired by the paintings of French artist Henri Rousseau.
Mr. Picassohead http://www.picassohead.com/create.html Create your own Picasso Head
Jackson Pollock http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ Create splatter-paint images in the style of Jackson Pollock
Kaleidescope Painter http://www.permadi.com/java/spaint/spaint.html Create kaleidescope design
Tessellate! http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/
This activity allows the user to generate a polygon that will repeat without overlapping across a plane.
Starting from a rectangle, triangle or hexagon, the user bends the lines of the polygon, creating a new polygon. The user can choose
several different colors to enhance the pattern, and can observe the different effects that colors have on tessellations.
My Oats http://www.myoats.com/create.aspx
Myoats is a community where people create designs using an online drawing application. These designs can be rated, downloaded, and
archived.
MoMa Destination Modern Art http://www.moma.org/interactives/destination/
This site takes learners through an animated and interactive galactic fantasy exploring modern art.
Art Pad http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
This is an online program where learners can create their own art.

10.  Digital interaction formed through social
networking can provide an important avenue
of communication, socialization and
connection
 Social networking is similar to the former
methods of socialization used in malls, parks,
backyards and basements
 An Arts in Education Facebook page was
created to share websites, activities, photos
and grant opportunities

12.  Allows users to organize “pins” or photos and
ideas onto various online “boards” for
reference and sharing
 The Arts in Education Pinterest page includes
boards for each of the core content areas as
well as each of the arts disciplines
 www.pinterest.com/artsineducation

14.  The Arts in Education blog is used to
demonstrate how to use blogs in the
classroom as well as to share websites, videos
or other arts-integration information
 www.artsineducationatusa.blogspot.com

16.  Sites that can quickly be edited or created by
any approved user and made on any topic
 Wiki is a Hawaiian word meaning “fast” or
“quick”
 www.artsineducationatusa.wikispaces.com