Aesthetic+Education+Resources

=** Resource #1: Youtube **=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOaiB4yOkHY

**//1. How does this resource represent Aesthetic Education? //**
 - Youtube is a resource that represents Aesthetic Education because it allows children to search for videos in all different areas-such as art, music, humor, etc. Children can look up things such as how to make a certain craft or how to perform a particular dance or musical selection. This represents Aesthetic Education because everything found on Youtube is unique. People post videos of things that interest them, things they do, or even things their friends do. No video is the same and each person represents himself/herself in the way which cannot be copied by anyone else.
 * The particular video I chose to represent this resource discusses Aesthetic Education.It presents a video of people at the Lincoln Center reflecting on Maxine Greene's article regarding Aesthetic Education. They discuss what elements define Aesthetic Education. They discuss blending art into everyday life and how children create art from simple things they find around the house, for example. They also discuss that the art children create reflects what they are feeling. However, the group also stated that there is no concrete way to define Aesthetic Education. They did, though, say that it was a combination between body and mind. The group picked key words from the article, those being: nurture, appreciative, reflective, and participation. Aesthetic Education can also be seen by the group in the article they are analyzing. One member said that the words on the page were a work of art, because if some were to be missing it would not be the same. One woman said that Aesthetic Education is not simply "adding to brains," but rather creating a different experience. The video closed with the statement that art is an individual person's own true experience that changes us from the inside. not adding to brains, they become a different person own true experience that changes us from the inside //. //

**//2. What do you notice about the specific resource(s) you have chosen to explore? //**
- I noticed that it is very easy to navigate. You simply type in an area that interests you and thousands of videos matching your search will appear for you to browse. I also noticed that there are many creative things on it. I have found videos that range from someone singing a cover of a song by their favorite artist to people blowing up soda rockets in their front yard. People can express themselves in many different ways and can show the world their perspective and gain insight to others perspectives as well.

**//3. How is (or might) this resource be used in teaching and learning (as it relates to Aesthetic Education)? //**
-Youtube can be incorporated into the classroom by showing children interactive videos on a particular area of study that they are focusing on at that time. It offers many different views on a particular subject, which children can compare and contrast, and even use to incorporate into their own thoughts and works of art. Musical and dance performances could also be played during the school day, which incorporates different areas of Aesthetic Education.
 * This particular video could be used to better explain the concept of Aesthetic Education to students. By playing this video, they can see the different viewpoints of the people in the group. This can also be pointed out to the students. I could show them that as in art, each person has his/her own interpretation and understanding of what Aesthetic Education is to them.

= **Resource #2** : Pinterest =

**//1. How does this resource represent Aesthetic Education? //**
- This represents Aesthetic Education because it allows users to create their own bulletin boards of their interests. These interests range from wedding themes, home and garden, and places to travel. The boards and pins on the site represent what the individual user finds interesting-so no site is exactly the same. It allows people to express themselves though different forms of media. They can also look at other people's pages and see what they like.
 * I found this picture on Pinterest, and it gives a paint "recipe." Teachers can have children create these paints from scratch then use them to create art once they are finished. The process of creating the paint itself is Aesthetic Education because the children are expressing themselves in a physical manner, such as creating their favorite color.

**//2. What do you notice about the specific resource(s) you have chosen to explore? //**
- I noticed that it is a good way to connect to the several different forms of art that can be found on the web. The pictures are linked to websites, and when clicked they can be explored further for more information and ideas to enhance creativity. I also noticed that it is a good way to find ideas based on others' interests. Users can go to the pages of people they follow, as well as their followers, and see what pages that have pinned. I also noticed there is a wide range of topics offered. This allows users to explore different domains of their creativity.

**//3. How is (or might) this resource be used in teaching and learning (as it relates to Aesthetic Education)? //**
- Pinterest can be used in teaching and learning by having the students create an account. By doing so, students can look up ideas for a project or even activities they can do at home. Also, it can be used to link students with their classmates in a more creative way. They can see the interests of their fellow classmates and compare, as well as gain, ideas with their own. Teachers can also view the students' profiles to gain better insight into the likes and dislikes of their students.
 * The paint in this picture could be used in many different ways. The students can finger paint or add color to already created artwork, for example. The paint can also be used to group students based on interest. The teacher can have each child go to a different group of tables based upon their favorite color which is indicated by the corresponding paint color. Children can then do an artistic activity with this particular color. Working in artistic groups will also allow children to express their individuality and see their classmates' as well.

= = =** Resource #3: Photoshop Express **=

**//1. How does this resource represent Aesthetic Education? //**
- Photoshop Express represents Aesthetic Education because it is a way for students to create their own art based off a picture they take. Students can be creative and make changes such as making it black and white, adding or subtracting images, and brightening or darkening the photograph. It represents students being able to create something from something else and expressing themselves through a different form of media.
 * I found this particular photograph on the Photoshop website. This provides children with an example of how they can manipulate their own pictures to create something entirely new. Children can discuss the artistic elements they see as well as possible techniques implemented.

**//2. What do you notice about the specific resource(s) you have chosen to explore? //**
- I noticed that many changes can be made to photographs. By simply making a picture black and white, for example, it can change the entire focus of the picture. Images can be added or deleted and change the theme of the picture. New pictures can be created from easy changes that allow the student to express himself/herself. I also noticed that I can the layout of a picture. For example, I can add layers or even make the picture seem as if there is a grain effect on it.

**//3. How is (or might) this resource be used in teaching and learning (as it relates to Aesthetic Education)? //**
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">- Photoshop Express can be used to demonstrate to children how they can use technology as a form of media to create art. They can learn that things do not need to stay in their original form, but rather can be manipulated into what they envision. It can be incorporated into teaching by having the teachers assign the students with the task of taking a picture of anything they want. They then bring these pictures into class and use Photoshop to change the image into what they really want it to look like.
 * Students can use this picture to discuss, as a group, what they notice about it. They can comment on aspects such as techniques, shading, textures, etc. They can then chart these noticings and begin a more defined research of these elements. Students can then be grouped and assigned a specific technique they can implement in their pictures, which they will research and apply to a photograph taken by them.

= **Resource #4: Delicious** =

**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">1. How does this resource represent Aesthetic Education? //**
- Delicious is a site that allows people to bookmark and display their favorite websites. The homepage has a list, which shows users the tops sites of the day. This resource represents Aesthetic Education because people see the pages multiple times, which allows them to fully appreciate the art the website actually is. Also, it allows people to interact with one another and think about what art is in the world of the internet.
 * This specific picture can be used to teach children about texture. I found this on the Delicious website, and it is an image that requires observers to look at multiple times in order to gain a full understanding of it. Children can use this website to find items they like then branch to sites like the one the image they chose, is on. They can keep bookmarks of their favorites and compare and contrast them.

- I noticed that there were sites trending that I would not have otherwise thought to travel to. It offered many different site to access things others found appealing. I also noticed that there were many different topics on the home page. The topics ranged from fashion all the way to technology and science. This shows that art is expressed in many ways and there is not just one way to "do art" or for one to express himself/herself.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">2. What do you notice about the specific resource(s) you have chosen to explore? //**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">- This site, Delicious, can be used for students to see what is trending in the world of aesthetics. They can compare and contrast their art interpretations by what the sites they can visit will display to them. It can be used in teaching, as the teacher can have the students create their own version of a modern trend. For example, if a particular type of fashion is popular that day, the teacher can have the students make changes to the fashion to create a new design. It can be used in teaching, as the teacher can have the students create their own version of a modern trend. For example, if a particular type of fashion is popular that day, the teacher can have the students make changes to the fashion to create a new design.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">3. How is (or might) is resource be used in teaching and learning (as it relates to Aesthetic Education)? //**
 * This particular picture can be used to show children how texture can be implemented in art. They can discuss noticings such as lines and how it would feel if they were able to touch it, for example. Students can then create a design or take a photograph of an object or scene that shows texture.

= **Resource #5:** StumbleUpon =

**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">1. How does this resource represent Aesthetic Education? //**
-This site, StumbleUpon, is a site that finds websites, pictures, and videos of things that interest the particular user. It is personalized, which means that each individual has results that do not match others. This represents Aesthetic Education because it allows people to be individuals. They can express themselves as they want and are lead to explore ways of enhancing creativity with things they find interesting.
 * The picture above shows how individuals can personalize their StumbleUpon pages. They can implement the search box to guide and narrow their searches to things that interest them. This reflects Aesthetic Education because each person has his/her own interest and it is that which makes them and their artistic creations unique.

**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">2. What do you notice about the specific resource(s) you have chosen to explore? //**
- I noticed that the site was pretty precise with the interests they suggested for me. In fact, I found it a little strange, even scary, that they could match things so well. I also noticed that it was a good way to connect with art. I could travel to the pages suggested and see art in everyday life, or even "actual art." Finally, it should be noted that the sites and other recommendations were informational and could easily spark my imagination if I were to use it for a project.

**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">3. How is (or might) is resource be used in teaching and learning (as it relates to Aesthetic Education)? //**
<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">- This site, StumbleUpon, could be used in the classroom to help students realize what ignites their imagination. Some students feel they are not creative, and by providing them with a service that gives them suggestions they will be more apt to exploring the site. This exploration will eventually lead to the student becoming creative and making new ideas and implementing them in their learning and everyday lives.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Children can implement the search box to explore the plethora of options available to them in relation to what they choose to search. This can be used in the classroom for a variety of projects, such as collages, posters, "About Me" reports, etc. Allowing children to search their interests will engage them in art and therefore increase their learning.