A ED 322 • Visual Culture & Educational Technologies ANIMATION ABOUT YOUR TEACHING BELIEFS: Create an animation that visually and dynamically expresses your futuristic teaching beliefs. Use any animation software, or the animation software FLASH that we have access to at this teaching site.

1. Bach, Alice, AliceBach Bluestar 2. Bieberfeld, Marietta, Etta Atolia 3. Clouser, Melissa, Rayne Alberti 4. Diorio, Katharine, Katay Xurina 5. Guglielmi, Kathleen, ksg5044 Ubert 6. Henchenski, Tiffany, TWowwww Galaxy 7. Kerchusky, Kimberly, DoubleKay Popstar 8. Kwacz, Angela Ang Balan 9. Lefebvre, Jillian, Jillian Thane 10. Macchia, Lacey, lnm5051 Jinx 11. McMahon, Chelsea, cvm5105 Ovis 12. O'Hanlon, Michelle, Meesh Banx 13. Parsons, Erica, Erica Dashuria 14. Repko, Jeffrey, Jrep Skyward 15. Treciak, Alessandra, Cat Greymyst 16. Tyska, Madeline, Madeline Mocha 17. Karen Keifer-Boyd, SageStage Minotaur 18. Christine Liao, C2099 Noyes [15:18] SageStage Minotaur: The animation that you made is a hands-on way to explore “expressive potentials offered by moving images, sounds, and interactive media,” which integrates text “as part of the expressive palette of multimedia” (p. 252). My goal is to model how to teach “students to teach themselves software” (p. 256) because this will be more important for you to learn than any particular software or technology. [15:19] SageStage Minotaur: The purpose of the animation assignment is for your animation to be a concept-driven creative and critical production rather than software-driven. We will look at the animations to see what you each have made visible as what is needed to learn—time, attention, openness, flexibility, hybridity, multiplicity, media richness, just-in-time learners (i.e., learners who know how to find information to meet their learning needs) whose thinking relies on social, technological, material, and virtual network navigation. [15:19] SageStage Minotaur: 1. How will you develop a robust pedagogy for “Original Synners”? First let’s discuss what is meant by original synners/synthesizers. What type of learners? What will the learners in 2020 need to learn in an art course? [15:22] lnm5051 Jinx: that they should not be afraid of failure, instead learn from it and expand or tweek the idea to make it work; learn different techniques and medias, have their art be their own,

September 9, 2010 Interpretations of the Animations

1. What themes emerge about

learners, teachers, art pedagogy, and art curriculum from the

interpretations?

2. What are differences, similarities, challenges, and

potential educational value of discussion in a face-to-face class

of 18-20 students compared to discussion in a virtual world? Is

the nature of the discussion different, and if so, in what ways?

2 [15:22] Meesh Banx: I think it's good for the students of 2020 to learn about the new technology and keep up with the advancements, but also not to dwell on them too much. I think they should still work with the past materials because that have already gotten us this far into the art world and it's always good to work with hands on materials. It helps strength both your cognitive and motor skills. [15:23] Rayne Alberti: Art students will need to learn how to use their imagination to their advantage. this can also be applied in other classes as well as outside "the classroom" [15:23] Ang Balan: I believe that children will begin to learn art through the pedagogy of 'gaming'. Learning in 2020 will consist of a virtual learning enironment that allows for collaborative learning. [15:23] Jillian Thane: well first, what is meant by original synners/synthasizers is the digital born era, children who have been surrounded by technology since they day they were born. [15:23] cvm5105 Ovis: Well part of the article talked about how the learners in 2020 will not just be the students it will also be us as the teacher. We will have to learn about the different technologies before we are able to use them in our classroom, but we will also be learning along with our students as they are being used. We will all need to become familiar with the technology we are using, learn about the way it works and the different functions it offers. We also will then need to learn how to implement these ideas into a creative process that contributes to a different method of art making aside from pencil to paper. [15:23] Madeline Mocha: the article explains that original synners are "original synthesizers whose most important literacy will be the ability to create knowledge by harvesting information from diverse sources". I think this means that learners in 2020 will be able to communicate and learn through many integrated systems such as digital technology and in body forms [15:24] SageStage Minotaur: The article posits that learners in 2020 will be decentered postmodern subjects with shifting and multiple personas and affinities. Do you think this true? [15:24] Jrep Skyward: I think that in 2020 art will be much more available for everyone. I think that with programs like iBrush people who may be afraid to paint will feel more comfortable. The virtual world is art and with such increase in technology, there needs to more artist out there. [15:24] ksg5044 Ubert: In 2020, we need to be up to date and ahead of our future classroom. As teacher's, if we are willing to learn the new programs then our students will feel comfortable using this new medium. I feel like the original synner's will already have the drive to attack new technology because they are used to it but teacher's need to also feel this way. [15:26] Katay Xurina: i think that it is most important that "original synners", or students born into a very digital and technological age, learn basic hands on methods of art while still keeping up with new technologies. It is impossible to avoid technology, especially for these types of students. However, they should still be encourged to learn how to think of things on their own, without the assistance of technology or communication, as well as making things on their own [15:26] SageStage Minotaur: Madeline how you interpret original synners makes sense to me. [15:26] Rayne Alberti: if games like 2nd life continue to be a staple in the lives of youth, then yes

3 learners will become more decentered with their varying personas and potential to become whoever they want to be in virtual worlds [15:26] cvm5105 Ovis: Original synners i believe refers to what the article talks about as being members of the digital era. The article asks where students learn to form new ideas and insights and then goes on to talk about how much of the information children gain now comes through what they see on tv, the internet, or in video games. [15:26] Erica Dashuria: they should be using a mix of hands on art concepts and creation as well as using technology to create works of art. [15:26] Cat Greymyst: The learners of 2020 will be even more technologically advanced than we are today. And they will be more fascinated with computers. I don't believe that technology has to take over a classroom setting that doesn't require or "need" it. However, when possible, technology should be introduced. It shoudln't be a foreign topic, and students should be able to integrate technology into their work. [15:26] SageStage Minotaur: Learners as original sinners or original synthesizers means learners who have the ability to create knowledge by harvesting information from diverse sources. [15:27] Jillian Thane: I think that art is going to be redifinated and I plan on creating a curriculum that incorporated the use of certain technologies into the information (knowledge) and skills I teach in my classroom. I want the students to have personal and memorable experiences with using technology as part of discovering and creating art. [15:27] Etta Atolia: I hope we will still be using traditional art tools, such as paint and canvas, but we will also need to incorporate new mediums into our lessons to keep up with the times. This will mean that we as teachers will always be learning about new mediums as well. Original synners are learners that will gain knowledge from many tools and places. [15:27] SageStage Minotaur: Clearly diverse sources are embodied, and physical and virtual combined, and many other forms. [15:27] SageStage Minotaur: Do you agree with Anderson & Balsamo that “students are increasingly comfortable occupying more than one physical or mental space at a time”? (p. 249). [15:28] ksg5044 Ubert: In a way, yes it is possible. With things like second life and the vertual world, people can have many different personas. I think when you make a differnet persona then your going yo keep a part of you and also add something new. i don't think it's a bad thing that the future 2020 classroom has many different aspects to their being [15:28] DoubleKay Popstar: I believe that to prepare a lesson in 2020 , it is important to include the technological advancements, but it is also important to emphasize mediums that do not include the computer or other pieces of technology. Original sinners grew up with technology since the day they were born. I think the students will rely on technology more in 2020, and I would like to help them become more aware of other mediums out there. [15:28] AliceBach Bluestar: I think with programs like Second Life it is much easier for students to have multiple personas because you can really be whoever you want to be. Not only in Second Life, but on the internet in general, it is much easier to post your thoughts, view artwork in online personal

4 galleries, and maybe even feel more comfortable from behind a screen. I agree with my classmates about still incorporating traditional art tools, but this new virtual classroom is also an interesting idea. [15:28] SageStage Minotaur: Are you a different persona when you visit family than in class? [15:29] SageStage Minotaur: When you use your cell phone are you a different persona than face to face talking? [15:29] ksg5044 Ubert: yess....even when I [15:29] TWowwww Galaxy: In the article Original Synners meant that the leaner's would be critical thinkers because they are getting information from all different sources at one time and need to synthesize a complete thought. I think the art classroom should then take on a way to just explore different ideas in a visual way. Art classrooms are like this already but will be even more so in the future. It also mentioned in the reading that that with globalization these students will be able to watch how something happening in America may effect someone in India. This give and take aspect of society would be of great use in the art classroom because these students will be able to share there idea worldwide and see how different people with different oints of view recieve their work [15:29] Katay Xurina: I hink that it is very possible for these learners to become decentered if theironly focus is on technology. They need to stay grounded somehow and in touch with the physical world around them. [15:30] lnm5051 Jinx: i am different at home than in class because i am in a learning environment however when with friends on the phone or face to face i am the same [15:30] Ang Balan: I am most certainly a different person when I visit my classes. I most certainly believe that students are begining to become more comfortable taking on more than one mental or physical space at a time. I believe that this is due to the introduction of designing characters in videogames. [15:30] ksg5044 Ubert: m around my friends I'm different compared to my family. I think differnt areas bring something new out in you. This is also true for the vertual world, these peopel never met me before so I'm going to show off something new and interesting about me. [15:30] TWowwww Galaxy: I believe we all act a certain way depending on the environment we are in. I know i do not act the same way around my grandparents that i do around my friends [15:30] SageStage Minotaur: In each animation let’s interpret the dynamic visual metaphor of what is communicated as learning and teaching. What kind of learning is conveyed? What is the art teacher’s role? [15:30] Madeline Mocha: definitely. the way i present myself varies according to the situation. I am more laid back with family who loves me no matter what, than in a more professional situation where i need to be more presentable [15:30] DoubleKay Popstar: I do believe that students are become more comfortable with it. Second Life is a prime example of being mentally in two worlds at once.

5 Interpretations of Animation by Diorio, Katharine (Katay Xurina) [15:31] Etta Atolia: Yes, I think people are become increasingly comfortable with that idea. For example, when people go in chatrooms it is known that most people make up entirely different personas for themselves. On facebook perhaps people wish to desplay themselves in a certain light. etc. [15:31] Jrep Skyward: yes i think i students are becoming more comfortable with the internet and technology. As the article states the students are more just in time learners. They can find the information right before they need it, With access to millions of souceres on the internet, there is not one knowledgeable source anymore. Students can instantyl search and find what they want and dont rely only on the teacher for knowledge [15:31] Jillian Thane: I definatly believe that students are becoming increasingly comfortable occupying more then one space at a time. I feel this way myelf. I have no troubles talking to my roomates while also catting on aim, skype, faceebook or all three. The next generation will be better, and more consumed by multitasking. They will be so fimilar with occupying multiple spaces that they may not even realize that this is a generally new concept. [15:31] Erica Dashuria: i think that everyone acts differenct depending on different situations. being in class calls for one way and being at home anothr, ect [15:31] cvm5105 Ovis: I'm not completely sure if I agree with the statement that students are increasingly more comfortable occupying more than one physical or mental space at a time. Yes children are becoming more comfortable with technology and maybe even somewhat dependent upon it, but I'm not sure that when they enter a program such as second life that that means that they are occupying more space. Because either they are staying true to who they are in these alernate realities or else they have created an entirely new persona so i'm not sure that that means they are occupy more than one space. I guess at times it could be possible but i don't think that always has to be the case. [15:31] lnm5051 Jinx: your apple is really good i like your idea behind it, it is sort of like mine but better [15:31] SageStage Minotaur: What is the visual metaphor about learning and teaching conveyed? [15:31] Cat Greymyst: I do agree that are comfortable occupying multiple spaces at one time. As a student not only do you have to worry about the class you are in, but homework from other classes, to remember to call a friend, run this errand, etc. And sometimes you aren't paying attentin in class and need to catch up quickly. You can be on facebook, listening to a lecture, and creating an avatar all at the same time. We are used to doing multiple things, and it's almost impossible not to be. [15:32] Etta Atolia: I like the crunch sprays. clever. [15:32] Cat Greymyst: students* [15:32] Katay Xurina: I do not think that I am so much of a different persona in class versus with family. There are just different boundaries in class than at home. On the other hand, I do not think that I am exactly a different persona while on my cell phone versus speaking face to face- you just are not able to express yourself through gestures or facial expressions [15:32] Madeline Mocha: sooo awesomeeee! [15:32] Meesh Banx: I like the text, it makes it look like it was written in a real classroom

6 [15:32] SageStage Minotaur: apple has long been associated with knowledge [15:32] Meesh Banx: very simple and straightforward! [15:32] SageStage Minotaur: even the evilness of knowledge, or being tempted by knowledge [15:32] Etta Atolia: with every bite knowledge is gained [15:32] ksg5044 Ubert: I like all the teaching references and the idea of the apple, I could totally c this in a classroom [15:33] SageStage Minotaur: think snow white or Eve [15:33] Cat Greymyst: Very simple and graphic [15:33] DoubleKay Popstar: I think that this animation is simple, but it turned out really well. [15:33] Madeline Mocha: the shading on the apple is so cool! and the crunch spray adds a nice touch! love the font! [15:33] Rayne Alberti: very easy to understand, even with such simplicity [15:33] DoubleKay Popstar: Who created this animation? [15:33] Cat Greymyst: this is good because it gets the point across without too much confusion [15:33] Erica Dashuria: your animation is cute. it turned out nice [15:33] Meesh Banx: how did u create the shading? [15:33] Ang Balan: I really do enjoy the spraying of the apple it makes me think that the knowledge obtained is being spread to others [15:33] Katay Xurina: I was worried that the apple may seem cliche, but I really wanted to get at the idea that art brings you down to the core of yourself, and in the art classroom I want my students to get down to the core of artistic knowledge... sort of a doubel meaning [15:33] Cat Greymyst: did you draw the apple? [15:33] SageStage Minotaur: what is the concept here with all the intertextual references of apples, eating, text on lined paper [15:33] Jrep Skyward: sweeet simple but effective [15:34] cvm5105 Ovis: very clear cut and easy to follow. the text is a great supplement [15:34] SageStage Minotaur: Eve ate the apple that she was not suppose to eat [15:34] Meesh Banx: the intertextual clears up the meaning very well [15:34] Cat Greymyst: the apple symbolizes knowledge, and the more you eat, the more yu gain. The text on the lined paper reinforces what is being "digested" [15:34] cvm5105 Ovis: i think this animation contains many factors that we normally associate with school and learning [15:34] Meesh Banx: references of apples has long been a symbol for knowledge [15:34] Etta Atolia: I don't see how the apple has anything to do with eve in this case. [15:34] Katay Xurina: Yes, I drew the apple and used a gradient tool to get the shading [15:35] Meesh Banx: very clever. [15:35] SageStage Minotaur: she was kicked out of paradise to the tough world for eating the apple [15:35] Cat Greymyst: yeah, it looks really refined [15:35] Jillian Thane: that is because the apple brought her knowledge [15:35] SageStage Minotaur: does knowledge tempt, do we want to consume it [15:35] Katay Xurina: I was not trying to make a connection to Eve or Snow White by using the apple haha, but I guess I could see the connection [15:36] Jillian Thane: once she ate it she realized what was going on around her and she realized that she was naked and adam was naked and she covered herself [15:36] SageStage Minotaur: when we eat the apple what is left--"art is life" [15:36] Katay Xurina: the main focus I wanted to convey was taking the fruit from the apple to get to the core, like taking these lessons I would like to teach to get down to the core of understanding and appreciating art. [15:36] ksg5044 Ubert: i think its art IN life, which makes it a little different and more appropritste

7 for the classroom [15:36] Madeline Mocha: we need fruit for nourishment, we need art for nourishment...haha sorry if thats too deep [15:36] cvm5105 Ovis: i think the idea of everything breaking down to the core is good symbolism... [15:36] SageStage Minotaur: to me the apple metaphor and it being eaten with the ending phrase at the core suggests that much of the learning is from life experiences [15:37] Meesh Banx: i can definitely get that out of this animation. i think its very clear [15:37] Ang Balan: I feel like when one reaches the core it is then that they have enough knowledge to stand alone and create their own artistic journey [15:37] SageStage Minotaur: that is good Madeline as you are interpreting meaning from intertextual references [15:37] SageStage Minotaur: Let's look at another Interpretations of Animation by Kerchusky, Kimberly DoubleKay Popstar [15:38] SageStage Minotaur: interpret the dynamic visual metaphor of what is communicated as learning and teaching. What kind of learning is conveyed? What is the art teacher’s role? [15:38] Ang Balan: The learning conveyed is group learning and that the students in this individuals classroom will work off one another's ideas. [15:39] Rayne Alberti: the art teacher in this case may be helping the student to organize their 'chaos' into something beautiful or meaningful [15:39] Cat Greymyst: you go from a very traditionally structure classroom, to a support system. the teachers role is with the students, not in front of the students [15:39] Madeline Mocha: are the bubble making letters? i think i saw an s? [15:39] Meesh Banx: are the opened doors supposed to be the classroom doors and the light supposed to be the knowledge. while the circles are students working together? [15:39] ksg5044 Ubert: I toally get the group vibe here, it's liek they were all different and seperated and then came toghet as 1 unit [15:39] Madeline Mocha: i like that each bubble is unique like our students will bw [15:39] SageStage Minotaur: closed doors are opened, the structure of 4 is dispersed to a coming together but with diversity. Difference is encouraged. [15:39] Meesh Banx: i think this has great movement [15:39] lnm5051 Jinx: i like how each oen comes together as group..cooperative learning [15:40] Erica Dashuria: yeah it seems like they're separated bringing their own ideas, coming together at the end [15:40] Etta Atolia: It was almost mathematical at first and then it was hectic and then re-arranged into a pleasant and colorful arrangement. [15:40] Jillian Thane: It took me a little while to understand it but now I see it! it reminds me of has many teachers move the desks into circles for better gruop learning. [15:40] SageStage Minotaur: I picked up on the valuing of uniqueness too Madeline [15:40] Jrep Skyward: very colorful and eye catching. its nice to see them all come together and mix up. you cant even tell who is who anymore.. they are all one big group [15:40] Cat Greymyst: did you design the door and lights? [15:40] Katay Xurina: I think that this is symbolic of taking an ordinary classroom and creating it into something new and different, like we can do with art. We can take a blank. boring canvas or idea and turn it into something new! [15:40] Ang Balan: That is exactly what I was about to say. [15:40] DoubleKay Popstar: Yeah I designed the doors and light. [15:40] Meesh Banx: i can def. see that [15:40] TWowwww Galaxy: I like that once the bubbles are interacting with each other they change

8 to be a unique color. At first our students will seem the same but once we interact with them we will see them as more individuals [15:41] SageStage Minotaur: Etta, good observation. Conceptually then what is conveyed about the art teacher's role. [15:41] cvm5105 Ovis: i think that there are a lot of symbolic metaphors depicted here but when thet are all but together they work together very effectively [15:41] Meesh Banx: i like the heart at the end. you can tell you want your students to love one another and love art! [15:41] cvm5105 Ovis: i also think they way in which it was created leaves the meaing open to interpretation [15:41] ksg5044 Ubert: it could also represent how that sturucture is needed but taking risk and bringing the group togther for a callobration could bring the class closer and be more effective [15:41] SageStage Minotaur: Of course, everything is open to interpretation [15:42] lnm5051 Jinx: i like how you can have your own opinion on what is going on [15:42] Rayne Alberti: I think the art teacher initially gives info to the students and they go off and do something of their own with it. like when the one circle gives all the rest blues and greens. then they all turn into diff colrs [15:42] SageStage Minotaur: However you as a human interpret to make sense of the world. [15:42] Cat Greymyst: i agree [15:42] ksg5044 Ubert: maybe the changing of the colors are the children growing artistically [15:42] Cat Greymyst: with rayne [15:42] SageStage Minotaur: What is YOUR interpretation? [15:43] SageStage Minotaur: Nice Rayne in imagining the teacher's role. [15:43] lnm5051 Jinx: i agree as well [15:43] Cat Greymyst: the students start structured, and are all influenced the same way, but when there is more freedom to create and move, individuality really emerges [15:43] AliceBach Bluestar: it reminds me of collaboration- if you see the bubbles as students' ideas.. first it seems hectic like they will never come to a solution but then it all makes sense [15:43] SageStage Minotaur: How about another animation Interpretations of Animation by Bach, Alice AliceBach Bluestar [15:43] SageStage Minotaur: yum yum [15:44] SageStage Minotaur: what is that extra ingredient? [15:44] Madeline Mocha: i want brownies now [15:44] ksg5044 Ubert: this makes me want brownies!! [15:44] lnm5051 Jinx: me too [15:44] TWowwww Galaxy: little bit of this a little bit of that [15:44] Cat Greymyst: its fun to look at. i wish that the ingredient was labeled, and that there was more POW or something [15:44] Katay Xurina: lets bring brownies to class! [15:44] SageStage Minotaur: interpret the dynamic visual metaphor of what is communicated as learning and teaching. What kind of learning is conveyed? What is the art teacher’s role? [15:44] Madeline Mocha: everyone is an ingredient that makes up a classroom dynamic [15:44] DoubleKay Popstar: I think the mixing bowl is the classroom and the teacher adds her thoughts into this bowl of ideas. [15:44] Rayne Alberti: and the teacher is the spoon [15:45] Rayne Alberti: (to add to madeline's)

9 [15:45] SageStage Minotaur: is the teacher stirring the content, students, classroom [15:45] Jrep Skyward: the teacher is mixing up a sweet lesson haha get it [15:45] TWowwww Galaxy: Without the right ingredients art class and learnign would not be as delicious [15:45] Cat Greymyst: this makes me think that in order to get the cake, or the end result, you need ingredients. and those ingredients symbolize aspects in the classroom that make it a successful learning environment. [15:45] SageStage Minotaur: Is this a 1 to many or many to many model of education? [15:45] cvm5105 Ovis: i think that in this environment everyone is called on at some point to be the teacher and supply their knowledge to the class and perhaps the teacher is acting as the spoon combining all of the ideas together [15:45] ksg5044 Ubert: This could be saying how art conveys a good mixture of all different mediums and techniques [15:45] Katay Xurina: The teacher initiates the blending of the classroom and ideas and everyone should come out making something nice! haha [15:45] Ang Balan: The ingredients symbolize the different types of mediums that can be used in the classroom and how one can incorporate them as a whole. [15:45] ksg5044 Ubert: that there is not one subject that u will be covering but many and they all fall under the world of art [15:45] SageStage Minotaur: so any one can stir the rest? [15:45] Meesh Banx: the stuff in the bowl is the students and the stuff being poured in is knowledge and the stirrer is the teaching, spreading the knowledge to the class [15:46] Erica Dashuria: maybe the ideas are being mixed through the students? [15:46] cvm5105 Ovis: i think the teacher is the one doing they stirring. [15:46] Meesh Banx: yes i agree [15:46] lnm5051 Jinx: I think the teacher supplies the knowledge to the class which is the ingreident and then teaches it the best they can which can be the stirring [15:46] cvm5105 Ovis: the provide the momentum and guidance to spark the students input [15:46] Jillian Thane: I think about the mixng of students ideas. each addition to the mix is another point of veiw [15:46] Ang Balan: Recipies can also be changed alot, it doesnt always have to include the same thing. Even if you mess up it can still have a positive end result. [15:47] Etta Atolia: you might say with the right ingredients and a stirring up of ideas, you'll get a SWEET outcome. [15:47] Ang Balan: My art teacher always said "happy mistakes" can promote new ideas and interests. [15:47] Jrep Skyward: i think that the teacher is working to get the ingredients just right. like a cake if you add to much or not enough the cake wont taste right. In a class you wana help the students but you cant do to much. they have to learn somethings themselves. but you dont want to do to little either [15:47] SageStage Minotaur: Meesh's interpretation suggests that this is a one-to-many model of education in which the teacher has particular knowledge to give to the students. [15:47] DoubleKay Popstar: I think the animation overall has great quality to it. [15:47] ksg5044 Ubert: it also represents how things come together in the end, like cooking, we start out wilth all different ingreidents but the teacher combines them to make the perfect class roomm [15:47] Madeline Mocha: who made this? [15:47] Madeline Mocha: its awesome [15:48] AliceBach Bluestar: i did lol thanks :) [15:48] DoubleKay Popstar: AliceBach Bluestar [15:48] Madeline Mocha: awww awesomee!! [15:48] cvm5105 Ovis: i think that the teacher does have a lot of information to supply but that they don't want to be the only provider they want there to be equal amounts of sharing/contribution

10 [15:48] SageStage Minotaur: Jrep brings another interpretation in each helping him or herself with the ingredients around them that the teacher sparks with a new ingredient now and then. [15:50] SageStage Minotaur: Interesting ksg to think of the perfect classroom, which may be perfect for some and in some instances but not for all, all the time [15:50] SageStage Minotaur: Let's see another animation. Interpretations of Animation by Guglielmi, Kathleen (ksg5044 Ubert) [15:50] Cat Greymyst: i really love the graphics! [15:50] SageStage Minotaur: interpret the dynamic visual metaphor of what is communicated as learning and teaching. What kind of learning is conveyed? What is the art teacher’s role? [15:51] Cat Greymyst: maybe this is saying that the classroom will always be strong no matter what [15:51] cvm5105 Ovis: this video conveys a sense of unity and strength [15:51] lnm5051 Jinx: its like a storm can come or problems in teh classroom yet it wont mess up your ability to teach or in this case the houses [15:51] Madeline Mocha: sweet! something good always comes from turmoil...a happy night sky appears after a rainstorm [15:51] Meesh Banx: i love the graphics as well. very detailed. it has a sense of strength coming from the lightening [15:51] Meesh Banx: but not ruining the classroom (as in the neighborhood) [15:51] cvm5105 Ovis: the teachers role perhaps is to help kepp things together, they remain strong even when there are signs that things are taking a tur for the wrose [15:51] SageStage Minotaur: very utopian ideas, which is good to envision or you will never come close [15:52] Jrep Skyward: i feel like it saying that problems occur, but you have to weather the storm and wait it out. [15:52] ksg5044 Ubert: it is suppose to represent how high school can stir students away from there potential [15:52] Meesh Banx: good response jeff [15:52] Jrep Skyward: good things come to those who wait it out [15:52] lnm5051 Jinx: i really like the movement [15:52] Ang Balan: Maybe also the students don't yet have the confidence that if they mess up they can fix it. This is the teacher showing them that its okay to make mistakes because the artroom is a supportive network. [15:52] SageStage Minotaur: there are many difficulties in life [15:52] ksg5044 Ubert: but if a good art teacher finds ways to motivate and sprak interest, they can get there students through the ctorm and the lesson [15:52] Etta Atolia: are the houses the children? If so what symbolizes the teacher? [15:53] Katay Xurina: it seems to represent going through hardships to get to a happy ending... it could be a metaphor for many things- working hard on a project to get to the finished work, establishing a classroom environment to reach your goal as a teacher [15:53] Katay Xurina: etc [15:53] ksg5044 Ubert: the teacher isn't symbolized here, its what the teacher does to get the houses through the storm [15:53] Erica Dashuria: agreed i like he sky at the end... [15:54] DoubleKay Popstar: I agree that there will be some problems along the way, but things will wok out along the way. [15:54] SageStage Minotaur: very important to interpreting in that the focus is not on the teacher if the teacher is not the storm, moon, or houses [15:54] cvm5105 Ovis: i like that portrayal of the teacher, because often in art making the role of the

11 teacher isn't really physically evident when you look at the final product [15:54] Cat Greymyst: good point [15:54] SageStage Minotaur: cvm good point [15:54] cvm5105 Ovis: thanks :] [15:54] Cat Greymyst: i think the teacher should influence, but not overshadow [15:54] lnm5051 Jinx: i agree [15:55] Katay Xurina: very true [15:55] Cat Greymyst: they should be a support system, like the houses, to be there through chaos, difficulty with a new project [15:55] SageStage Minotaur: let's look at another animation Interpretations of Animation by McMahon, Chelsea (cvm5105 Ovis) [15:55] SageStage Minotaur: interpret the dynamic visual metaphor of what is communicated as learning and teaching. What kind of learning is conveyed? What is the art teacher’s role? [15:56] Cat Greymyst: is the teacher "me" [15:56] lnm5051 Jinx: i like the way the blocks represent the things that want to be taught the students [15:56] Cat Greymyst: i dont quite get it [15:56] ksg5044 Ubert: i think a sturctured learnign is conveyed that emphasizes the princlpes of art first and building off that [15:56] Meesh Banx: i think this is very creative and simple. easy to read [15:56] cvm5105 Ovis: no the me is one of the ideas that i want to teach my students/ every block represents one of my ideas [15:56] Etta Atolia: is the word locks supposed to change into blocks halfway on purpose or was that an accident? [15:56] DoubleKay Popstar: There will be support system in this classroom. [15:56] Rayne Alberti: good use of the green background and font to make it look like a chalk board [15:56] Cat Greymyst: i get the building block, building a foudations, but what are the blocks [15:56] lnm5051 Jinx: i like the overall movement [15:57] Katay Xurina: arent the blocks the ideas? [15:57] cvm5105 Ovis: the overall idea behind it kinda ties to the quote. that each bloc has the ability to stand alone but when they come together they are able to create something bigger and stronger [15:57] Madeline Mocha: i like it. we construct foundations and we also create meaning in art [15:57] Meesh Banx: i really like this idea, very creative [15:57] SageStage Minotaur: ideas are building blocks rather than ? What do you think were the building blocks in your art education experience? [15:57] Erica Dashuria: each layer kinda builds a new idea [15:57] Katay Xurina: like the things that go into the ideas? I do not think it is hard to understand... The teacher wants her students to build up their own ideas to make their own creations or works [15:57] Meesh Banx: especially because it reminds me of elementary school when they had blocks that we could play with! [15:57] TWowwww Galaxy: Elements and principles [15:58] Rayne Alberti: same here [15:58] SageStage Minotaur: think of your past. What were the building blocks for you in art education? [15:58] Ang Balan: Also it's conveying the message that art is about finding ways to connect things. [15:58] Cat Greymyst: resources, support, expectations, time frames, etc [15:58] Jillian Thane: is there a reason the b in blocks comes later? [15:58] Madeline Mocha: i was wondering that too [15:58] ksg5044 Ubert: moving from plain paper and paint to bigger and more conceptual things

12 [15:58] cvm5105 Ovis: no the timing no matter what size i made the movie was always messed up i couldnt get it to work out perfectly [15:59] Ang Balan: time, passion, guidance [15:59] SageStage Minotaur: Good point Ang that the ideas/blocks are stacked in ways that build one on the other [15:59] Jrep Skyward: it seems like to create things we must take bits and ideas from everything and use them to support each, so that we can reach our highest point and potential [15:59] Etta Atolia: self-motivating factors, passion, beliefs, but also outside factors contribute; tools, time, teachers [15:59] SageStage Minotaur: no matter about technical problems there is much to interpret in this animation [15:59] cvm5105 Ovis: i think the main building block for me and the idea that is pretty much the foundation of my philosophy is that i found a love for what i was doing. art was something i could enjoy as i explored new ideas [15:59] ksg5044 Ubert: i also like that they are all touching in a way that shows a unity between the ideas [15:59] SageStage Minotaur: a concept of teaching is conveyed [16:00] Madeline Mocha: agreed :) [16:00] SageStage Minotaur: did you all find that ideas were the building blocks of your k-12 education? [16:00] Katay Xurina: i think that this animation is easy to read, but can also be read into for deeper meanings! : the building blocks of education, of a classroom, a project, a student-teacher relationship, art skills etc [16:00] SageStage Minotaur: whose ideas? [16:01] AliceBach Bluestar: its hard to say because in my elementary school i usually just created the art projects my teacher made up.. I don't remember being able to experiment with a lot of different mediums [16:01] SageStage Minotaur: eye of knowledge is the top from love, beliefs. work, giving time and attention [16:01] Katay Xurina: you need to build up all of the things I just mentioned, you don't just create a work of art by just doing it- you have to think of the idea, visualize, materialize, etc [16:02] Cat Greymyst: i think when i was younger, i was more influence by others and tried to imitate, and as i got older, with guidance of a teacher, i tried to explore more personal options [16:02] Rayne Alberti: mostly the teachers ideas at first i think... then as students get older they are allowed to put more input and their own ideas into their work [16:02] Ang Balan: Its definitely our teachers ideas that were projected onto us. [16:02] Madeline Mocha: yes, everyones ideas build upon each others. elaboration is present in art classes [16:02] SageStage Minotaur: Alice then do you feel that ideas were not the building blocks of the educational model that you experienced? [16:02] cvm5105 Ovis: i agree rayne. initially it was the teachers ideas combined with some of my own but as i grew my ideas about art began to grow and then my work was based primarily off of my own ideas [16:02] ksg5044 Ubert: i don't think my k-12 experience was this well thought out, it was more simple and progressive, not really pushing the boundaries of all the students [16:03] ksg5044 Ubert: or tying into their personal passion or beiliefs [16:03] AliceBach Bluestar: I think that those ideas then gave me ideas as I got older, so in a way I guess it was a good foundation to start with [16:04] ksg5044 Ubert: i would say that this idea of teaching isn't the cookie cutter one we all experienced but one we can strive for as teachers

13 [16:04] cvm5105 Ovis: ksg i agree with you about my elementary experience in art. but this animation and my philosophy is more geared towards an older audience because ultimately i want to teach at the high school level. so its about developing yourself to enter the professional world... [16:04] SageStage Minotaur: does this disposition toward teaching of ideas as a foundation work for all ages--I am thinking of Rayne's comment [16:05] Cat Greymyst: i think ideas can mean anything, in an older student setting, they can be foundations for how you teach, what assignments you give [16:05] cvm5105 Ovis: i think that it could work for all ages, but maybe on a somewhat more simplistic level [16:05] Cat Greymyst: i think this can be simple or complex to fit whatever context needed [16:05] SageStage Minotaur: I see cvm from what you state that this is a teaching philosophy for older students. Everyone, is this a good idea for first graders? [16:06] Katay Xurina: I think it can work for all ages but does not have to (for older students)... By giving an idea to work off of, wouldnt that be establishing a building block? [16:06] Meesh Banx: i agree that it could definitely work for all ages [16:06] SageStage Minotaur: And if so, from students ideas, teachers ideas, or for young students to learn how to seek learning from diverse sources? [16:07] SageStage Minotaur: shall we look at the next animation? Interpretations of Animation by Macchia, Lacey (lnm5051 Jinx) [16:08] Cat Greymyst: lol eat an apple a day keep the teacher away [16:08] ksg5044 Ubert: do your 5 teaching beliefs surround the apple?? [16:08] Meesh Banx: i think this animation is very clever. i really like the worm going through the apple. it has great movement and it is really clear [16:08] Cat Greymyst: do you really feel that teachers are less important in the classroom setting [16:08] Katay Xurina: haha! i like that part too! [16:08] lnm5051 Jinx: yea i jsut had a hard time getting them to the right size [16:08] cvm5105 Ovis: i like that when conveying the idea that things aren't always perfect the color of the apple changes to brown as if its a bad spot of the apple. and even though there is a bad spot it doesn't make everything bad [16:08] Rayne Alberti: love the way the worm actuallyy looks like its going thru the apple [16:08] Erica Dashuria: the worm is awesome [16:09] SageStage Minotaur: Cross-pollination of ideas and resources? [16:09] Jrep Skyward: if i go eat and apple in math class tomorow will my teacher runaway cause that would be awesome [16:09] cvm5105 Ovis: haha [16:09] lnm5051 Jinx: we can only hope [16:09] ksg5044 Ubert: try it [16:09] ksg5044 Ubert: joking...we love all our teachers at psu!! [16:10] SageStage Minotaur: probably if the apple you ate Jrep had worms and you ate them too. [16:10] lnm5051 Jinx: the reason i put that up there is because i feel if students take pieces of what the teacher says with them then they dont always need to rely on the teacher instead follow what they want to do [16:10] SageStage Minotaur: Peer mentors? [16:10] SageStage Minotaur: Community-view or delivery-view model of education? [16:10] Rayne Alberti: both i think [16:10] Ang Balan: i agreee [16:11] Etta Atolia: student-centered teaching maybe [16:11] SageStage Minotaur: this seems a community-view model of education [16:11] Rayne Alberti: delivery first then community

14 [16:11] Katay Xurina: I get that the teacher away part is a joke- its funny! i really like the worm, its feeding off of what the teacher/classroom is gving him (the student) in order to gain a great art education [16:11] lnm5051 Jinx: yea i believe that students can help each other [16:11] Jrep Skyward: i think that by eating each part of the apple we are filling our desires and becoming better students. By fending for ourselves we do not need the teacher to spoon feed us [16:11] lnm5051 Jinx: exactly [16:11] ksg5044 Ubert: i like that, its a completey differnet approach then what were used to, and i think in the art classroom, letting kids go off and explore there true sleves can be rewarding in many ways [16:12] SageStage Minotaur: How do you believe learning occurs in this model of eating an apple a day keeps the teacher away? [16:12] Cat Greymyst: really good foundations. and i agree. when you are older you want to develop as an artist without so much influence becasue it taints you [16:12] Rayne Alberti: self exploration [16:12] lnm5051 Jinx: because i believe that teachers are there to guide and teach lessons adn students can take in what really matters to them and learn from their selves [16:12] Ang Balan: taking chances and then self-evaluating the outcomes [16:12] ksg5044 Ubert: maybe if you follow the instructions and do the work your expected to than the teacher wont be bothering u to do more [16:12] AliceBach Bluestar: there are many lessons in this apple and if the students eat the apple every day they will always remember the lessons and not have to depend on the teacher anymore.. someone might have already said something similar to this [16:13] Erica Dashuria: maybe it means if your doing what your suppoed to you wont' get in trouble [16:13] Meesh Banx: i get it. if all the students work individually, and together as well, they will absorb the knowledge and not need the teacher for every little thing [16:13] SageStage Minotaur: I see this animation conceptually conveying something similar to the reading: “Inviting students to think creatively about both the tools of technology and the uses to which they may be deployed is an empowering gesture that resonates at every level of educational exchange” (p. 255). [16:13] Meesh Banx: maybe? [16:13] SageStage Minotaur: students are consuming and producing [16:14] lnm5051 Jinx: the teacher is needed however students should be able to go off once in a while and use what they have learned on their own to come up with something [16:14] Jillian Thane: each bi thte worm consumes it produces another concept [16:14] Meesh Banx: hah just noticed the bruise in the second to last mark. very good. [16:14] Rayne Alberti: so maybe like scaffolding? (to respond to jillian) [16:14] Ang Balan: and after it eats it it moves forward to a new area [16:14] SageStage Minotaur: teacher sets things in motion by placing the apple to be eaten and then steps aside [16:14] ksg5044 Ubert: this can show all the consuming of students, and then the producing comes later and thats when they include themselves in the work [16:15] Ang Balan: bruise? [16:15] Ang Balan: ohhh [16:15] Ang Balan: nvm [16:15] Jrep Skyward: ya i think the fall and bruise is clever [16:15] SageStage Minotaur: the teacher probably placed the apple in the learning environment [16:15] lnm5051 Jinx: and also with the bruise spot it shows that not everything will be perfect but it

15 takes time and mistakes to get things right [16:15] Meesh Banx: ohh ok got ya [16:16] SageStage Minotaur: learning through taking risks, making mistakes, experimenting--this is what the bruise symbolizes to me [16:16] SageStage Minotaur: next animation Interpretations of Animation by Kwacz, Angela Ang Balan [16:16] Meesh Banx: i really like this one. very inspirational [16:17] lnm5051 Jinx: i like the student teacher relationship that is going on [16:17] ksg5044 Ubert: i think this animation really shows the role of the teacher as a supportive sturucture [16:17] cvm5105 Ovis: i like the way in which the ball cahnges and develops in correspondence with the text [16:17] Rayne Alberti: i like that the teacher is not overbearing [16:17] Katay Xurina: the teacher is a guide for a learner! [16:17] lnm5051 Jinx: it shows that the teacher is there to support the student [16:17] Jillian Thane: I like how this animation seems to be a teacher conveying a message directly to her students, it is very unique [16:17] Madeline Mocha: i like the rollercoaster idea! school is definitely full of ups and downs [16:17] Meesh Banx: it seems like it would make students not want to be afraid to do their best and express their real self image [16:17] Jrep Skyward: I like that u stress certain important words [16:17] SageStage Minotaur: working together--the steps are organize and bends as needed [16:17] Katay Xurina: promising to be there to encourage and support the student [16:17] Cat Greymyst: i see it more as a ladder [16:18] ksg5044 Ubert: i also think the ball growing in the students also growing in knowledge and to matuer aldutls [16:18] Jrep Skyward: it helps get the point across [16:18] lnm5051 Jinx: ladder of growing [16:18] Erica Dashuria: this is cute. yeah like a ladder [16:18] Ang Balan: it is a ladder but i also like the rollercoaster concept [16:18] ksg5044 Ubert: teacher=mentor [16:18] Cat Greymyst: i do too ang [16:18] SageStage Minotaur: Support seems important to this model of teaching [16:18] Cat Greymyst: its a very simplistic approach to a teaching style which i think is sometimes missing [16:18] Ang Balan: Exactly :) [16:18] Jrep Skyward: i really like how no matter how good u get and how much u build up u can still fall but have a good supoort system to catch u [16:18] Etta Atolia: I saw it as a ladder too. I think it effectively conveys your message about the relationships you want to have with your students. [16:19] cvm5105 Ovis: i think this animation is a little different than the ones we have already seen. it focuses a lot more on the role of the teacher [16:19] Rayne Alberti: i like that the circle is changing shape and color while it moves, it visually shows the growth of the student [16:19] Jillian Thane: maybe the support net wants to prevent the students from having a fear of failing (or falling lol) which is very common in young art classrooms [16:19] TWowwww Galaxy: I like the use of a ladder because you need to motivate yourself to climb no one can really push you up a ladder so i get this sense that your students will be self motivated but you are always there to encourage and catch them if they need help

16 [16:19] SageStage Minotaur: the learner changes in the journey--transformative learning and teaching [16:19] DoubleKay Popstar: There is a strong support system. You encourage learning . The teacher will guide but help if problems arise. [16:19] ksg5044 Ubert: well this is the true core of what the teachers role should be, a support system to better each students learning [16:19] DoubleKay Popstar: Ladder equals knowledge? [16:19] SageStage Minotaur: is there another animation ready? Interpretations of Animation by Clouser, Melissa (Rayne Alberti) [16:20] Cat Greymyst: this makes me smile [16:20] Meesh Banx: this is very happy [16:20] Jillian Thane: its really good! [16:20] lnm5051 Jinx: i love the colors [16:20] Katay Xurina: cute! [16:20] ksg5044 Ubert: is this student support [16:20] Meesh Banx: making friends and being imaginative [16:20] Jrep Skyward: haha i really like the colors and the simplicity [16:20] Erica Dashuria: oh i like how the colors change. it goes from black and white to color. [16:20] Cat Greymyst: really clever, it seems like collaboration ad friendship is important, and they when found they can make unique results [16:20] cvm5105 Ovis: who made this one? i really like it [16:20] AliceBach Bluestar: i like that all the clouds are smiling :) [16:21] SageStage Minotaur: okay - visual metaphor of what is communicated as learning and teaching. What kind of learning is conveyed in this narrative? What is the art teacher’s role? [16:21] Jrep Skyward: that girl has sweeet green shoes.. where did she get them nike? [16:21] Etta Atolia: It reminds me of a depression commercial [16:21] Meesh Banx: hahah [16:21] Rayne Alberti: i made it. the changing colors symbolizes how art can make the world more beautiful [16:21] SageStage Minotaur: making friends [16:21] Cat Greymyst: the teachers influence in enlightening, [16:21] lnm5051 Jinx: haha jrep [16:21] Meesh Banx: this is awkward that everyone is laughing and its so silent [16:21] SageStage Minotaur: humans are social beings [16:21] TWowwww Galaxy: I like the idea of a collaboration and being equal and helping each other rather than one person in a role of authority and another in the role of submission [16:22] lnm5051 Jinx: i agree [16:22] Ang Balan: Art can be a way of bringing life to someones world who had not yet found a passion in life [16:22] SageStage Minotaur: in each animation there is a concept of humans [16:22] cvm5105 Ovis: i like the idea of the 2 worlds coming together and when combined everything changes [16:22] Erica Dashuria: it's kina like without art there is no color [16:22] ksg5044 Ubert: yea i like that idea, this is more group oriented and more accepting than traditional schools [16:22] Etta Atolia: I wonder if the blond person is the teacher? Is this about the relationship between teacher and student as a friendship?' [16:22] Cat Greymyst: could there be a philosophy that doesnt include humans? [16:22] Meesh Banx: i like how her clothes change colors as soon as she stands up [16:22] SageStage Minotaur: since teaching and learning is about human change or transformation

17 [16:22] Rayne Alberti: theyre both supposed to be students [16:22] Rayne Alberti: the teacher is not represented [16:22] Madeline Mocha: yeah im digging the baseball style shirt [16:23] Jrep Skyward: the video is very uplifting... all the way from the girl skipping in to the end smiley face i think it show just how one person can help spark you to go out and learn [16:23] TWowwww Galaxy: so you want your students to collaborate with each other? or accept each other? [16:23] Meesh Banx: yes definitely jeff [16:23] Rayne Alberti: both [16:23] SageStage Minotaur: what is the teacher role, even though not represented? What is conveyed about the teacher role? [16:23] Katay Xurina: is it supposed to be encouraging peer on peer help? [16:23] Rayne Alberti: but i was mostly thinking about them collaborating [16:23] Madeline Mocha: yeah i agree with jrep...you never know when you could make a huge difference in someones day/life by a simple gesture [16:23] Meesh Banx: i like the peer to peer influences [16:23] Katay Xurina: as one of the bases for classroom learning? [16:23] ksg5044 Ubert: how they can make a happy and joyful environment for the students [16:23] AliceBach Bluestar: the teacher should encourage students to work together and accept/embrace each others differences [16:24] TWowwww Galaxy: agreed* [16:24] SageStage Minotaur: peer teaching is emphasized in the 2020 article [16:24] Meesh Banx: yes and i think it is very beneficial [16:24] Katay Xurina: is the teachers role to initiate peer help? [16:24] Meesh Banx: it builds relationships and social skills [16:24] cvm5105 Ovis: i believe the role of the teacher is to provide the framework for successful peer collaboration [16:24] ksg5044 Ubert: thats y i like that te teacher sets an open enviroment and the students are able to learn off eachother [16:24] SageStage Minotaur: nice Alice in interpreting the teachers role in the action of the students [16:25] SageStage Minotaur: very interesting the range of teaching philosophies conveyed in the animation [16:25] SageStage Minotaur: what animation is next, they are each a fresh view Interpretations of Animation by Henchenski, Tiffany (TWowwww Galaxy) [16:26] Meesh Banx: another apple! [16:26] Ang Balan: i love how organic this is [16:26] TWowwww Galaxy: super shnazzy [16:26] Meesh Banx: but different style, i love it [16:26] Meesh Banx: very sketchy [16:26] AliceBach Bluestar: love the wood [16:26] DoubleKay Popstar: me too [16:26] cvm5105 Ovis: i love teh style of this and the obvious amount of thought and effore that went into it [16:26] Cat Greymyst: what is the apple turning into? [16:26] SageStage Minotaur: wow the apple takes on a very different meaning from the previous two that had apple as the core [16:26] lnm5051 Jinx: love the artistic style [16:27] TWowwww Galaxy: apple juice

18 [16:27] Etta Atolia: apple to applesauce [16:27] Cat Greymyst: ooh [16:27] DoubleKay Popstar: So the two drops of blue, what do they represent? [16:27] Erica Dashuria: ohh [16:27] SageStage Minotaur: bottled knowledge? [16:27] AliceBach Bluestar: a fresh idea [16:27] Cat Greymyst: does it symbolize mediums [16:27] Cat Greymyst: how one can lead to another [16:27] Cat Greymyst: and still be related [16:27] Jillian Thane: very clever and well done [16:27] Etta Atolia: knowledge is manipulated? [16:27] Erica Dashuria: yeah whats the blue? [16:27] Katay Xurina: breaking down ideas to turn something into something new? [16:27] Meesh Banx: i could see that [16:27] Jillian Thane: knowledge is created and then kept [16:27] Madeline Mocha: this could represent appropriation by taking one thing and giving it a new meaning by altering it [16:28] TWowwww Galaxy: the apple represents the ideas about art and beauty and functionality that the students come to class with [16:28] lnm5051 Jinx: mixing ideas together [16:28] ksg5044 Ubert: bottling upp good ideas....having a jar full of knowledge? [16:28] Jrep Skyward: i really like that your taking something that is already there and showing how you can take that old idea and change it into something new and fresh [16:28] Meesh Banx: good reference to appropriation. adbusters! [16:28] TWowwww Galaxy: yeah i tried [16:28] SageStage Minotaur: the blue wavy lines are powerful transformers but it is not a singular entity, but working in concert [16:29] TWowwww Galaxy: the blue lines are the students ability to refresh their thinking and turn there ideas into something new perhaps something more useful [16:29] SageStage Minotaur: there is also the deconstruction of the knowledge or apple object that the water lines make happen [16:29] TWowwww Galaxy: I wanted to focus on thinking creatively and critically about the world around us [16:29] Meesh Banx: oh ok i get it now, nice. [16:30] ksg5044 Ubert: is the apple rotting...and decomposing.... like what a student needs to do to find them true selves and not be affected y society [16:30] TWowwww Galaxy: yes [16:30] SageStage Minotaur: ahh the bottle is something that can be used, sold--a new form [16:30] ksg5044 Ubert: like it. alot [16:30] Cat Greymyst: kind of reminds me of the phonix in harry potter [16:30] DoubleKay Popstar: I think the different colors could represent the students as they collaborate to bring this fresh idea. [16:30] Cat Greymyst: one part of you "dies" because another has to grow [16:30] Ang Balan: thats what I was trying to figure out, that something beautiful can come out of something that appears to have no life [16:30] TWowwww Galaxy: not necessarily dies just changes [16:30] SageStage Minotaur: how about the next animation

19 Interpretations of Animation by Repko, Jeffrey (Jrep Skyward) [16:31] Meesh Banx: i like the jet pack [16:31] lnm5051 Jinx: love the lion [16:31] Cat Greymyst: great idea [16:31] AliceBach Bluestar: great way to show movement down the road.. with the rocks [16:31] Cat Greymyst: your given two traditional options but you take an entirely different path [16:31] Cat Greymyst: youre* [16:32] Ang Balan: Its shows that although there might be two obvious paths to take but one can truly grow when they make their own [16:32] SageStage Minotaur: is the teacher giving the options? [16:32] Cat Greymyst: this is very student centered [16:32] Cat Greymyst: i think so [16:32] Jrep Skyward: ya [16:32] Jrep Skyward: it is [16:32] Erica Dashuria: yep [16:32] Cat Greymyst: the student ultimately decided what to do [16:33] Etta Atolia: being creative by finding an interesting way out of a problem [16:33] DoubleKay Popstar: I think the teacher is giving the options, but the students has the choice to which one he or she would like to choose [16:33] Jrep Skyward: it shows that students must learn that there is always a path [16:33] Madeline Mocha: create your own path! [16:33] TWowwww Galaxy: I like that there is always another option, and you can amke it through anything even if at first it seems like you cant, kind of reminds me of artists block sometimes you have to go witha less obvious choice [16:33] AliceBach Bluestar: the teacher gives the students the knowledge and courage to know that there may not always be one answer to everything.. sometimes you have to problem solve creatively [16:33] Cat Greymyst: they could have taken either of the two paths given and find ways to over come obstacles, but sometimes theres a new way [16:33] Jillian Thane: the students used there own creativity to find there own way, what a great animation to portray the idea [16:33] Katay Xurina: in art you do not always have to go down the necessarily "correct" route. you can try new things and be encouraged to do si! [16:33] Katay Xurina: *so [16:34] ksg5044 Ubert: i also think that it is the path that is less obvious, like there are 2 paths, but u dnt hae to take those, the student figured out that you could fly...in which no one else did [16:34] cvm5105 Ovis: i like the idea that there is always a path. because sometimes as a student or even for anyone it is hard to look past the things placed before us or the things we already know and become creative in coming up with a solution [16:34] Rayne Alberti: i think its funny that you chose a lion to be an obstacle [16:34] Jrep Skyward: i thought it looked better than the bear i was originally using [16:35] SageStage Minotaur: student making choices. it is a worthwhile but difficult teaching approach to make students AWARE of choices. Much of education takes that away in that choices made are not apparent. I like how this animation emphasizes student choice making [16:35] DoubleKay Popstar: Thie path that was chosen is creative [16:36] SageStage Minotaur: and with the 2 choices does not take either but creates a new line of flight [16:36] ksg5044 Ubert: agreed, i think we overlook the difficulty it is to help students find the right path appropriate for them [16:36] SageStage Minotaur: let's look at the next animation

20 Interpretations of Animation by Parsons, Erica (Erica Dashuria) [16:37] Katay Xurina: Great Graphics!!! [16:37] Meesh Banx: i like how you used the pictures/quotes to get your point across. very organized [16:37] Katay Xurina: wow this is awesome [16:37] Jrep Skyward: i really like the different approach [16:37] Cat Greymyst: very graphic, the colors work well together [16:37] Erica Dashuria: thanks [16:37] Cat Greymyst: really makes an impact about how important and influential art is [16:37] Madeline Mocha: awesome quotes [16:38] SageStage Minotaur: the dog, face, hands--each have been transformed [16:38] Madeline Mocha: especially the one that says art is not what you see it what you make others see [16:38] Katay Xurina: i think this is a really good animation of how you would like to get through to your students what art is and how to embrace it in their lives [16:38] cvm5105 Ovis: i like that it shows art in a variety of different forms and at a variety of different levels [16:38] Madeline Mocha: as a teacher our role is to make others see [16:38] TWowwww Galaxy: i like that this one is very art focused instead of teaching focused very cool [16:39] Etta Atolia: it says everyone is an artist. The idea might be to bring out the artists in your students. Let them experiment and introduce them to all forms of art. [16:39] cvm5105 Ovis: also kinda plays on the creators interpretation of what they view as art and they way in which they define art [16:39] lnm5051 Jinx: i really like the use of the pictures and the message that art can be conveyed through alot and teh teacher can show you [16:39] SageStage Minotaur: nice observation TWowwww [16:39] lnm5051 Jinx: i like how it is simple yet you can get the message [16:40] SageStage Minotaur: What is the art teacher’s role conveyed? [16:40] ksg5044 Ubert: and i also like that the animation shows artist that broke molds, i think we should emphasize that as future teachers [16:40] Jrep Skyward: i think its cool how you kinda just took what you found and made it into something more meaningful to you . [16:40] TWowwww Galaxy: I like the idea that everyone is inherently an artist and the teacher is just introducing different forms and perhaps the vocabulary of art [16:40] cvm5105 Ovis: good point ksg. especially today in the art world the boundaries of what people consider art has changed and is still constantly changing and i believe this animation emphasizes that point [16:41] Ang Balan: Are you more interested in child art making? [16:41] ksg5044 Ubert: if u go into its as everyone is an artist, than the students are more apt to create someething meaningful becuase they see themselves in this elite title [16:41] SageStage Minotaur: ksg5044 interprets the teacher role is to help students break away from taken-for-granted assumptions or moulds of how they see the world. [16:41] Erica Dashuria: yeah [16:42] Cat Greymyst: i think this is also a reminder to not take ourselves so seriously and to enjoy art if we have taken it too seriously [16:42] ksg5044 Ubert: i think that will open their minds to understand more conceptually [16:42] SageStage Minotaur: is there one more animation? Shall we go to the next?

21 Interpretations of Animation by Treciak, Alessandra (Cat Greymyst) [16:42] C2099 Noyes: two more [16:43] Meesh Banx: is the orange ball the teacher? [16:43] cvm5105 Ovis: i'm a little confused so far by this animation... [16:43] Cat Greymyst: yes [16:43] SageStage Minotaur: its like the Colbert bump, if Colbert is the orange [16:43] ksg5044 Ubert: does this represent the teacher circling the class keeping people in order [16:43] Jrep Skyward: reminds me of pacman [16:43] Jillian Thane: is it eating the other balls? [16:43] Cat Greymyst: its supposed to be stationary, i guess i uploaded the wrong one [16:43] Erica Dashuria: it reminds me of old school pac-man [16:43] Jrep Skyward: i said it first [16:43] Cat Greymyst: no [16:43] Cat Greymyst: it doesnt ksg [16:43] Ang Balan: it the orange one showing the other ones paths to take? [16:43] Meesh Banx: it looks like the orange ball is taking charge [16:43] Katay Xurina: even though the classroom is sort of all over the place, is it showing that the teacher is aware of everyhting going on? [16:43] Erica Dashuria: yep u did...missed it lol [16:44] AliceBach Bluestar: it looks like the original pacman [16:44] Cat Greymyst: the orange ball, the teacher is supposed to be statonary, to be a support f the students want, but the students are free to explore on their own [16:44] lnm5051 Jinx: i really like the concept of this one [16:44] Etta Atolia: Is the teacher ball cleaning up the mistakes of the student balls? [16:44] Meesh Banx: ohh ok i like that idea! [16:44] Katay Xurina: i get it now! [16:44] Ang Balan: I like that the figure isnt just a square of a simple shape [16:44] SageStage Minotaur: the orange seems the most active or catches attention but look at the diversity of others--each moving at own pace to best space for learning or being [16:44] Ang Balan: it shows that each classroom will be shaped in a different way depending on what the learners need [16:45] Cat Greymyst: the shape is the classroom [16:45] Cat Greymyst: yes ang [16:45] Meesh Banx: i like the variety in all the colors of the "students" [16:45] Katay Xurina: that is important in classrooms- knowing that the teacher will be there to help, but knowing also that as a student you are free to explore a little on your own, too- that is part of learning! [16:45] DoubleKay Popstar: Students are taking their own paths [16:45] lnm5051 Jinx: the orange seems like the teacher to me moving around to their students to help them [16:45] ksg5044 Ubert: but i don't think she wants the orange to be moving, and that changes to meaning of the teacher [16:45] Jrep Skyward: i like the classroom is unique letting the students choose their paths and own ways [16:45] SageStage Minotaur: the orange has to catch itself, pick itself up as it is moving so fast it leaves itself behind [16:46] cvm5105 Ovis: i really feel this provides and accurate represention of a classroom model, showing the different attitudes of the students that some will stay around for help and support while others feel more confident to move on their own knowing that they can return to the center if necessary [16:47] Rayne Alberti: i like how some of the student balls have found their own little 'niches'

22 [16:47] Ang Balan: that was very insightfuly cvm [16:47] Ang Balan: insightful** [16:47] Meesh Banx: best for last :) [16:47] Meesh Banx: just kidding [16:48] Katay Xurina: haha1 [16:48] Katay Xurina: *! Interpretations of Animation by O'Hanlon, Michelle (Meesh Banx) [16:48] Jrep Skyward: i like the tree it looks sweet [16:48] lnm5051 Jinx: i like how you represent growing with a tree..your ideas branching off [16:48] Jillian Thane: i really like how all the concepts are branches of the tree [16:49] Katay Xurina: art is growing! - like a tree! [16:49] Katay Xurina: haha! [16:49] Jrep Skyward: i like how you talk about taking adavantage of the growing world [16:49] lnm5051 Jinx: as well as the pictures that go with your ideas [16:49] Etta Atolia: The lessons are the living part of the tree. [16:50] Meesh Banx: yep [16:50] Madeline Mocha: i cant see the animation [16:50] lnm5051 Jinx: i feel as if the teacher could be the tree and that they have so much to say so they branch off in all different directions to get the point across [16:50] SageStage Minotaur: life and art are not static [16:50] SageStage Minotaur: Madeline do you see the animation now, on the larger screen? [16:50] Jillian Thane: no, they are always growing [16:51] DoubleKay Popstar: The classroom is like a tree. It grows with ideas, collaboration, and trust. [16:51] Madeline Mocha: yes [16:51] Madeline Mocha: thanks [16:51] Cat Greymyst: the tree to me could also symbolize roots to a good teaching philosophy [16:51] Katay Xurina: knowledge and understanding of art are like a tree, too! they are always growings and new ideas are always blossoming or branching out like a tree! [16:51] ksg5044 Ubert: coould it also represent journey [16:52] Cat Greymyst: and that from strong roots you can constantly grow [16:52] Madeline Mocha: tree trunks grow a new ring or layer each year, this could represent new students and aspects