We Are Nearly There!!! To Boldly Go Where No AHS Art Class Has Gone Before!!!

WATCH THIS FIRST!! This is a science teacher - wow!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H4RkudFzlc

We are almost to a fully artist centered 'flipped' class. My goal is to use class time to help each section for 30 min. a week, and individuals the rest of the time.  I will spend more time commenting on your blog posts too - and I need you to give me more info on what you have accomplished each time you post - the posts have an important function - it's you talking to me about your progress. It needs to be more than just 3 or 4 words - I need info, and with so many kids, I need to know where you are with your project BEFORE I sit down to help you, does this make sense??

I will be posting all assignments, videos, and updates on weekends, and you need to email me any questions or problems. It is IMPORTANT that you watch videos, read instructions, research artists, etc, BEFORE you get to class. Class time needs to be all about doing art! I don't want to waste class time taking care of homework - make sense??

One of the biggest time wasters we have during class is getting supplies - I can't always read your minds about what tools or weird materials you are going to need on any given day - HOWEVER, maybe you can email me a quick note if you think of something that you need?? I will get a tool box or something, that can be drug out each day, so you have easier access to glue guns/sticks, screw drivers, wire, tape, etc. and what else would help?

It is VERY important that you check your section blog for updates, and keep track of your assignments and due dates!!! This is set up to maximize the time we have together - you do your part and I'll do mine. This is going to be great!!!

Error on time for blog comments!!!

A mistake on due dates for blog comments(and we'll fix posts also) - and I kept cutting and pasting it to remind you without rereading it - Back on Sunday Sep 29, I wrote that comments must be posted by 8pm on Friday night - it should have said Thursday, because I have to have all your grades in by 4PM on Friday! We will talk about this on Monday, then I will delete this post and I have corrected the other posts so the booboo is no longer there to confuse you! So sorry!!

One more thing - if you have any comments or posts posted any Friday before 8pm for that week, please write me a note on the clipboard at my desk, and I will add points to this 6 weeks grade - be sure to bring me only comments or blog posts posted before 8 PM - some of you need to fix your blog so it is CST also(central timezone).

FOUR(4) POSTS/PHOTOS OF YOUR PROJECT PROGRESS ARE DUE THIS WEEK!!!

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!! 

The following blog work will be 100% of your Daily Participation grade and all blog work must be posted by end of your class on Friday (if your class doesn't meet on Friday for some reason, you still have to have your updating finished by 11AM on Friday).

Expectations for Participation Grade:
1. Daily photo of your project and description of your progress – posted to your personal blog - phone app is easiest and fastest, or you can email the photo to yourself or you can use your laptop to take photos.  ***TAG or LABEL your posts from the my label list and/or your own list***
2. Weekly comments on at least 2 of your classmates’ personal blogs. Add a quick post telling me which blogs you posted on so I can find them quickly.
3. At least 1 weekly addition of an artist webpage – in your area of study - in your Link List.
4. ** LABEL your posts from the my label list and/or your own list*** My List – high school art, art assignments, sculpture, photography, etc – your section.