Happy Friday Artists and Families,
Another great week full of creative adventures in Visual Art. We finished our first projects and started our second..."The Portfolio," Check out this project in each grade by clicking on the following links: 6th Portfolio, 7th Portfolio, 8th Portfolio. In the upcoming few weeks, students will be learning about Graffiti art, creative lettering themes, and linear perspective.
Important information:
1. Students in 7th and 8th grade were introduced to Google Classroom on Monday. Their first discussion topic was due today. As with the S.K.I.L.L.S assignments, discussions can be completed in class OR at home (students may choose). Unfortunately, some students waited until the last minute and ran into technical difficulties at home. I hope this will be a learning experience for future assignments. There are directions to access Google Classroom from home computers and personal devices located on the home page of my website, NeelsArtRoom. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at Lindsay.Neel@fcps.org.
2. Students in 6th grade took a field trip to the computer lab Wednesday where they were introduced to Google Classroom. They will also have discussion topics bi-weekly. More directions and tutorials to come. Stay tuned.
3. Sketchbooks with glue bindings rather than spiral bindings are already falling apart. Eek! I highly recommend the spiral binding sketchbooks found at Wal-Mart or A.C. Moore (they last the longest).
I can't wait to post portfolio designs.
Creatively,
Ms. Neel :)
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
NeelsArtRoom Newsletter Week 9/2 - 9/5
Hello Artists & Families,
Students, please share this newsletter with your parents/guardians. :)
As we finish up our first projects this week, I'm happy to say that the talent this year is above and beyond what I expected. Each week I will post in progress artwork along with descriptions of what we are studying, reminders, and class happenings in a Friday newsletter/blog post...similar to this one. :) I highly encourage you to read these updates, and view the artwork as a way to stay connected to our class since students are not able to take any artwork home until the end of the year.
Important Note: Our first S.K.I.L.L.S assignment was due today. S.K.I.L.L.S. assignments are not considered "homework." They are bi-weekly mini projects in our sketchbooks that occur at the same time as larger studio projects. Students are encouraged to spend 5-10 minutes each class working on them. With that said, homework in the past was worth 10% of a students' overall grade. This year, they are in the 30% category (outlined in my syllabus under formative assessments). I want students to change their mindset about these projects and not think of them as "homework" even though they are allowed to work on them at home if they choose to do so. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to email me. Google Classroom discussion topics (being introduced next week) will occur the same way and I will provide more information very soon.
*All of the above information has been discussed in detail this week.
If you are a member of Twitter or Instagram (not required) you can also follow @NeelsArtRoom.
Looking forward to week three! :)
Colorfully,
Ms. Neel
Students, please share this newsletter with your parents/guardians. :)
As we finish up our first projects this week, I'm happy to say that the talent this year is above and beyond what I expected. Each week I will post in progress artwork along with descriptions of what we are studying, reminders, and class happenings in a Friday newsletter/blog post...similar to this one. :) I highly encourage you to read these updates, and view the artwork as a way to stay connected to our class since students are not able to take any artwork home until the end of the year.
Important Note: Our first S.K.I.L.L.S assignment was due today. S.K.I.L.L.S. assignments are not considered "homework." They are bi-weekly mini projects in our sketchbooks that occur at the same time as larger studio projects. Students are encouraged to spend 5-10 minutes each class working on them. With that said, homework in the past was worth 10% of a students' overall grade. This year, they are in the 30% category (outlined in my syllabus under formative assessments). I want students to change their mindset about these projects and not think of them as "homework" even though they are allowed to work on them at home if they choose to do so. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to email me. Google Classroom discussion topics (being introduced next week) will occur the same way and I will provide more information very soon.
*All of the above information has been discussed in detail this week.
If you are a member of Twitter or Instagram (not required) you can also follow @NeelsArtRoom.
Looking forward to week three! :)
Colorfully,
Ms. Neel
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
2014 WELCOME & Class Info
Welcome to Visual Art 2014/2015
Hello all Visual Art Students & Parents,
Wow, summer flew by! Welcome to a brand new school year and a new art experience. The syllabus for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Visual Art is located on our classroom website's homepage. You can click on this link NeelsArtRoom to check them out. I encourage students AND parents read through the syllabus and come prepared to class with any questions. You can also email me at Lindsay.Neel@fcps.org if you would prefer. After viewing the syllabus please browse and bookmark my website so that you can easily revisit it as needed.
This is going to be an exciting year in Art. Not only are we a visual art studio, we are also a 21st century learning environment. What exactly does that mean? In a nutshell, it means that all of my students (those with and without registered devices) will have access to online learning resources. Registered device users will participate regularly in our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) pilot program. Students will utilize our classroom website, blog, edmodo, and remind 101 on a regular basis. Let me explain how each of these resources work together so you have a better understanding of our 21st century studio.
Wow, summer flew by! Welcome to a brand new school year and a new art experience. The syllabus for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Visual Art is located on our classroom website's homepage. You can click on this link NeelsArtRoom to check them out. I encourage students AND parents read through the syllabus and come prepared to class with any questions. You can also email me at Lindsay.Neel@fcps.org if you would prefer. After viewing the syllabus please browse and bookmark my website so that you can easily revisit it as needed.
This is going to be an exciting year in Art. Not only are we a visual art studio, we are also a 21st century learning environment. What exactly does that mean? In a nutshell, it means that all of my students (those with and without registered devices) will have access to online learning resources. Registered device users will participate regularly in our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) pilot program. Students will utilize our classroom website, blog, edmodo, and remind 101 on a regular basis. Let me explain how each of these resources work together so you have a better understanding of our 21st century studio.
- The NeelsArtRoom website at www.NeelsArtRoom.weebly.com is our main classroom resource. It is a tool for students, parents, and staff. On here, you will find class syllabii, rubrics, project sheets, powerpoints, study materials and more. It's basically an online course at the middle school level. This makes it EXTREMELY easy for students and parents to stay connected at home and saves A LOT of paper. Any internet or computer issues need to be reported to me as soon as possible so I can make arrangements for a computer or hard copies to be available in class.
- You can link to our class BLOG through the website(NeelsArtRoom.weebly.com>BLOG). The blog (which you are reading now) is a way for me to communicate with students and parents on a regular basis. Blog updates will happen every Friday (possibly more often). It is also where I post student artwork, information about the artwork, and of course day to day happenings in NeelsArtRoom.
- Edmodo is an online learning community that we will discuss in detail throughout the next week or so. Stay tuned for more information regarding this AWESOME resource!
- Remind101 is a one-way text messaging and email system. With Remind101, all personal information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see phone numbers and you will never see theirs. I use Remind101 as a tool to remind students and parents of important information such as homework due dates, updates to blog posts, etc. Students will be bringing information home on how to sign up for Remind101. Students and parents should sign up by Friday 8/29
Please email me if you have any questions and/or bring them to class. We will be discussing all of these resources in more detail during class.
I look forward to an amazing year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Neel
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Fourth Term BYOD Updates and Reminders
Hello Artists!
It's almost fourth term! With that said, I'd like to take some time to discuss some BYOD updates and reminders. The Bring Your Own Device program is a priviledge here at WKMS and an excellent learning tool we have in place. BYOD has allowed us to eliminate a great deal of paper use in our classroom and I continue to find ways to utilize devices rather than old fashioned ways of teaching and learning. We use the class website, NeelsArtRoom.weebly.com and Edmodo.com on a regular basis to flip our classroom and spend more time in class working on our artwork. Hopefully the BYOD program has taught you ways to effectively use technology to enhance your learning, regularly communicate with your teacher/classmates, and take advantage of the convenient methods of finding or reviewing information needed to succeed in Art. With this wonderful opportunity, safe and appropriate use is something that needs to be discussed regularly.
Please read through all of the updates and reminders below:
1. Update: I recently purchased five laptop computers for our classroom. If you do not bring a device to class or own one, you are welcome to use the computers for research on an upcoming project, to look up images, complete discussion topics, take quizzes, and more.
2. Reminder: Always connect to the FCPS Guest Wifi. The network is filtered therefore spam and inappropriate content will not affect you. Using this feature will keep you safe and limit data usage on your wireless plans.
3. Reminder: Always be positive when commenting on your peers' artwork during Virtual critiques on Edmodo. Use appropriate and professional writing when posting as well. Negative comments can be misinterpreted.
4. Reminder: A.U.P Policy is in place here at WKMS. Review it here. (Mandatory). If you have questions direct message me on Edmodo.
5. Update: Digital security has become a concern. Never give your personal information to anyone. Never let other students use your devices without your permission. Never USE someone else's device without their permission. Do not click on unfamiliar emails or ads that pop up when using a search engine or app.
6. Update: When you are at home, take periodic breaks from your technology. Too much technology use can be as addictive as drugs or alcohol (this was a surprise to me as well). We have a healthy balance in our classroom so please continue to only use your devices when directed. You should also put them away (and on silent) at night and make sure you get plenty of sleep.
Recommended Apps for Download (Not required):
Inkist
Paper53
Etch-a-sketch Lite
Graffiti Draw
OVER
It's almost fourth term! With that said, I'd like to take some time to discuss some BYOD updates and reminders. The Bring Your Own Device program is a priviledge here at WKMS and an excellent learning tool we have in place. BYOD has allowed us to eliminate a great deal of paper use in our classroom and I continue to find ways to utilize devices rather than old fashioned ways of teaching and learning. We use the class website, NeelsArtRoom.weebly.com and Edmodo.com on a regular basis to flip our classroom and spend more time in class working on our artwork. Hopefully the BYOD program has taught you ways to effectively use technology to enhance your learning, regularly communicate with your teacher/classmates, and take advantage of the convenient methods of finding or reviewing information needed to succeed in Art. With this wonderful opportunity, safe and appropriate use is something that needs to be discussed regularly.
Please read through all of the updates and reminders below:
1. Update: I recently purchased five laptop computers for our classroom. If you do not bring a device to class or own one, you are welcome to use the computers for research on an upcoming project, to look up images, complete discussion topics, take quizzes, and more.
2. Reminder: Always connect to the FCPS Guest Wifi. The network is filtered therefore spam and inappropriate content will not affect you. Using this feature will keep you safe and limit data usage on your wireless plans.
3. Reminder: Always be positive when commenting on your peers' artwork during Virtual critiques on Edmodo. Use appropriate and professional writing when posting as well. Negative comments can be misinterpreted.
4. Reminder: A.U.P Policy is in place here at WKMS. Review it here. (Mandatory). If you have questions direct message me on Edmodo.
5. Update: Digital security has become a concern. Never give your personal information to anyone. Never let other students use your devices without your permission. Never USE someone else's device without their permission. Do not click on unfamiliar emails or ads that pop up when using a search engine or app.
6. Update: When you are at home, take periodic breaks from your technology. Too much technology use can be as addictive as drugs or alcohol (this was a surprise to me as well). We have a healthy balance in our classroom so please continue to only use your devices when directed. You should also put them away (and on silent) at night and make sure you get plenty of sleep.
Recommended Apps for Download (Not required):
Inkist
Paper53
Etch-a-sketch Lite
Graffiti Draw
OVER
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
FLIPPLING the Art Classroom
You might be asking yourself what the title "Flipping the Art Classroom" means...
Glad you asked! With our shorter 47 minute classes this year, I want to maximize your studio time (the time in which you create artwork). WE ARE ARTISTS! Artists want to CREATE! In order to do this, classroom procedures are going to change. Drumroll please...
Lets discuss the "Flipped Classroom" model. Please take a moment to look at these images. Study them. Think about them. What do they mean to you? What could they mean for our classroom? (Click to enlarge).
Think you know what a "Flipped Classroom" is now? Let me explain further. Instead of lecturing about a particular artist, style, or technique, I will ask that you read about them, view slide shows, watch demonstration videos, look at past student samples, and more, ON YOUR OWN TIME (this is key). :) Many of you have devices or access to a home computer. All information will be located on our class website or blog. You can use Edmodo to communicate and collaborate with your classmates to LEARN the information. When you come to class we can have a brief discussion and then you're ready to START! Sound simple? It is, but it will take a bit of getting used to. In order for this to be successful, and to maximize studio time, you must be a self-motivated learner. This is a skill you will need in your other classes, in high school, in college, and the real world. :) Don't be afraid to ask questions about something you don't understand or something you want more information about. I'm always here and HAPPY to help.
If you do not have access to a computer, please let me know that you need to access my computer or a media center computer to catch up on the information. I can even let you look at it a day early (if it's ready to view).
Come to class next week prepared with any questions or concerns about this FLIPPED CLASSROOM model. :) I look forward to hearing what you think! Parents/guardians, I'd love to hear what you think as well. Write down questions with your student and we will discuss in class.
Glad you asked! With our shorter 47 minute classes this year, I want to maximize your studio time (the time in which you create artwork). WE ARE ARTISTS! Artists want to CREATE! In order to do this, classroom procedures are going to change. Drumroll please...
Lets discuss the "Flipped Classroom" model. Please take a moment to look at these images. Study them. Think about them. What do they mean to you? What could they mean for our classroom? (Click to enlarge).
Think you know what a "Flipped Classroom" is now? Let me explain further. Instead of lecturing about a particular artist, style, or technique, I will ask that you read about them, view slide shows, watch demonstration videos, look at past student samples, and more, ON YOUR OWN TIME (this is key). :) Many of you have devices or access to a home computer. All information will be located on our class website or blog. You can use Edmodo to communicate and collaborate with your classmates to LEARN the information. When you come to class we can have a brief discussion and then you're ready to START! Sound simple? It is, but it will take a bit of getting used to. In order for this to be successful, and to maximize studio time, you must be a self-motivated learner. This is a skill you will need in your other classes, in high school, in college, and the real world. :) Don't be afraid to ask questions about something you don't understand or something you want more information about. I'm always here and HAPPY to help.
If you do not have access to a computer, please let me know that you need to access my computer or a media center computer to catch up on the information. I can even let you look at it a day early (if it's ready to view).
Come to class next week prepared with any questions or concerns about this FLIPPED CLASSROOM model. :) I look forward to hearing what you think! Parents/guardians, I'd love to hear what you think as well. Write down questions with your student and we will discuss in class.
Monday, September 23, 2013
EDMODO in NeelsArtRoom
Edmodo is a wonderful resource for collaboration so let's use it! Here are some ways my students can use Edmodo in NeelsArtRoom. Please read the expectations first.
Expectation #1: You must write in a professional manner. Correct punctuation and complete sentences are a must.
Expectation #2: All posts must be school appropriate. Discipline steps will apply if posts are inappropriate.
Expectation #3: EDMODO is a NO MEANNESS ZONE! All comments and criticism must be POSITIVE.
Expectation #4: ALL POSTS MUST BE RELATED TO ART. :)
We are a team of artists in NeelsArtRoom. Let's collaborate on Edmodo in these ways:
1. Communicate with your classmates about projects, classwork (missed or misunderstood).
2. Virtual critiques (these will always begin IN class).
3. Post your own artwork (artwork completed on your own time). Your classmates May comment (just like we would during an in class critique to analyze and judge your piece.
4. Turn in sketchbook assignments. Take a photo and click "TURN IN"
5. Stay up to date on NeelsArtRoom blog posts. You are expected to read them when they are updated.
Monday, August 19, 2013
IMPORTANT INFO: Welcome to Visual Art 2013
Hello all Visual Art Students & Parents,
Wow, summer flew by! Welcome to a brand new school year and a new art experience. The syllabus for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Visual Art is located on our classroom website's homepage. You can click on this link NeelsArtRoom to check them out. I encourage students AND parents read through the syllabus and come prepared to class with any questions. You can also email me at Lindsay.Neel@fcps.org if you would prefer. After viewing the syllabus please browse and bookmark my website so that you can easily revisit it as needed.
This is going to be an exciting year in Art. Not only are we a visual art studio, we are also a 21st century learning environment. What exactly does that mean? In a nutshell, it means that all of my students (those with and without registered devices) will have access to online learning resources. Registered device users will participate regularly in our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) pilot program. Students will utilize our classroom website, blog, edmodo, and remind 101 on a regular basis. Let me explain how each of these resources work together so you have a better understanding of our 21st century studio.
Wow, summer flew by! Welcome to a brand new school year and a new art experience. The syllabus for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Visual Art is located on our classroom website's homepage. You can click on this link NeelsArtRoom to check them out. I encourage students AND parents read through the syllabus and come prepared to class with any questions. You can also email me at Lindsay.Neel@fcps.org if you would prefer. After viewing the syllabus please browse and bookmark my website so that you can easily revisit it as needed.
This is going to be an exciting year in Art. Not only are we a visual art studio, we are also a 21st century learning environment. What exactly does that mean? In a nutshell, it means that all of my students (those with and without registered devices) will have access to online learning resources. Registered device users will participate regularly in our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) pilot program. Students will utilize our classroom website, blog, edmodo, and remind 101 on a regular basis. Let me explain how each of these resources work together so you have a better understanding of our 21st century studio.
- The NeelsArtRoom website at www.NeelsArtRoom.weebly.com is our main classroom resource. It is a tool for students, parents, and staff. On here, you will find class syllabii, rubrics, project sheets, powerpoints, study materials and more. It's basically an online course at the middle school level. This makes it EXTREMELY easy for students and parents to stay connected at home and saves A LOT of paper. Any internet or computer issues need to be reported to me as soon as possible so I can make arrangements for a computer or hard copies to be available in class.
- You can link to our class BLOG through the website (NeelsArtRoom.weebly.com>BLOG). The blog (which you are reading now) is a way for me to communicate with students and parents on a regular basis. Blog updates will happen every Friday (maybe more). It is also where I post student artwork, information about the artwork, and of course day to day happenings in NeelsArtRoom.
- Edmodo is an online learning community that we will discuss in detail throughout the next week or so. Stay tuned for more information regarding this AWESOME resource!
- Remind101 is a one-way text messaging and email system. With Remind101, all personal information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see phone numbers and you will never see theirs. I use Remind101 as a tool to remind students and parents of important information such as homework due dates, updates to blog posts, etc. Students will be bringing information home on how to sign up for Remind101 on Wednesday 8/21. Students and parents should sign up by Friday 8/23.
Please email me if you have any questions and/or bring them to class. We will be discussing all of these resources in more detail during class.
I look forward to an amazing year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Neel
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
BYOD! WE ARE CONNECTED!
Parents and students,
It's not too late to register a device (ANY DEVICE that can connect to the internet via the FCPS wifi). Students will be accessing my website for study tools and resources, communicating through Edmodo, building digital portfolios, building wikispaces and more.
Apps to download:
Edmodo
Socrative (Student)
DropBox
Any drawing app (drawing, painting, etc.)
Photo manipulation apps
Edmodo and Socrative can be accessed using the internet if downloading an app is not possible.
We are very excited to bring BYOD to WKMS. :)
Colorfully,
Ms. Neel
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
ART Advocacy
ART IS AMAZING! Click below to find out why! :) (Or keep reading)
http://www.arteducators.org/advocacy/10-lessons-the-arts-teach
SOURCE: Eisner, E. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind, In Chapter 4, What the Arts Teach and How It Shows. (pp. 70-92). Yale University Press. Available from NAEA Publications. NAEA grants reprint permission for this excerpt from Ten Lessons with proper acknowledgment of its source and NAEA.
http://www.arteducators.org/advocacy/10-lessons-the-arts-teach
10 LESSONS THE ARTS TEACH
1. The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships.Unlike much of the curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it
is judgment rather than rules that prevail.
is judgment rather than rules that prevail.
2. The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solutionand that questions can have more than one answer.
3. The arts celebrate multiple perspectives.One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see and interpret the world.
4. The arts teach children that in complex forms of problem solving
purposes are seldom fixed, but change with circumstance and opportunity.Learning in the arts requires the ability and a willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.
purposes are seldom fixed, but change with circumstance and opportunity.Learning in the arts requires the ability and a willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.
5. The arts make vivid the fact that neither words in their literal form nor numbers exhaust what we can know. The limits of our language do not define the limits of our cognition.
6. The arts teach students that small differences can have large effects.The arts traffic in subtleties.
7. The arts teach students to think through and within a material.All art forms employ some means through which images become real.
8. The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said.When children are invited to disclose what a work of art helps them feel, they must reach into their poetic capacities to find the words that will do the job.
9. The arts enable us to have experience we can have from no other source and through such experience to discover the range and variety of what we are capable of feeling.
10. The arts' position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young
what adults believe is important.
what adults believe is important.
SOURCE: Eisner, E. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind, In Chapter 4, What the Arts Teach and How It Shows. (pp. 70-92). Yale University Press. Available from NAEA Publications. NAEA grants reprint permission for this excerpt from Ten Lessons with proper acknowledgment of its source and NAEA.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
6th grade rough draft ORGAN HOLDERS
Otherwise known as Egyptian Canopic jars. Our rough drafts will be turned into oil pastel masterpieces.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
7th Grade Illuminated Letters in Wax Resist
ILLUMINATED LETTERS (Wax Resist)
The wax resist technique is ideal for "Medieval" period artwork. Take a look.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Beautiful Illuminated Letter ROUGH DRAFTS - 7th
ILLUMINATED LETTERS (Rough Drafts)
I can't wait to see the FINAL illuminated letters! These rough drafts are AWESOME! I think everyone will enjoy the wax resist technique.
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