Journal # 6: Fostering Creativity and Innovation through technology
Vaidyanathan, S. (2012). Fostering creativity and innovation through technology. Learning and Leading, 39(6), 25-27. Retrieved from, http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/March-April2012.aspx
Summary: I really enjoyed this article because it focused on teaching the STEM subjects and engaging creativity at the same time using digital design programs. They are already being exposed in the home it makes sense to learn the school material at the same time! By using digital programs students are learning the material along with becoming familiarized with technology. “Art inspires creativity, and in today’s world the computer is the tool for design and creativity,” (25). In this article it talked about how elementary students are more frequently creating images and projects on the computer and they enjoy it! This shows students that learn with technology are both relevant and exciting. Students will not be afraid to try new digital programs when they are already exposed to it at an early age. It is important for teachers to have students learn in multiple ways because every student learns differently and technology is a great way to get the best of both.
Summary: I really enjoyed this article because it focused on teaching the STEM subjects and engaging creativity at the same time using digital design programs. They are already being exposed in the home it makes sense to learn the school material at the same time! By using digital programs students are learning the material along with becoming familiarized with technology. “Art inspires creativity, and in today’s world the computer is the tool for design and creativity,” (25). In this article it talked about how elementary students are more frequently creating images and projects on the computer and they enjoy it! This shows students that learn with technology are both relevant and exciting. Students will not be afraid to try new digital programs when they are already exposed to it at an early age. It is important for teachers to have students learn in multiple ways because every student learns differently and technology is a great way to get the best of both.
Q: Are parents for
or against having their children on the computers not only at home, but now in
the classroom?
The section in
the article about the parent reaction was positive. Yes students are being
exposed to computers both in the home and at school. This could be considered
not appropriate in the classroom setting because reading and writing cannot be
present on the computer but parents have seen a positive adjustment. Students
are coming home excited to do their homework and more enthusiastic than usual which
creates their positive attitude towards learning.
Q: Why are programs like this necessary?
The important idea of this article was to use digital design to integrate art, creativity, and technology into one lesson. My elementary school was fortunate enough to have a volunteer mom come in and do art for a half day through "Adventures in Art". This was a way where students could work on their drawing skills and express themselves through an important artist or concept in school. We know how important art in the classroom is, and with a program like this, we can use the computer as part of our lesson as an alternative of doing just art for half a day. they are learning multiple things by doing them at the same time!
Q: Why are programs like this necessary?
The important idea of this article was to use digital design to integrate art, creativity, and technology into one lesson. My elementary school was fortunate enough to have a volunteer mom come in and do art for a half day through "Adventures in Art". This was a way where students could work on their drawing skills and express themselves through an important artist or concept in school. We know how important art in the classroom is, and with a program like this, we can use the computer as part of our lesson as an alternative of doing just art for half a day. they are learning multiple things by doing them at the same time!
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