Canvas In Related Arts

[alunsfor]

I am looking for ideas of how to incorporate Canvas on a routine basis in the related arts courses (Art, Music, PE, STEM, Etc.) in the schools in my district (We are a K12 District, with iPads K-8 and Chromebooks 9-12).  I have found a few articles but would love other ideas that I can share with my teachers.

[JasmineOguntuga · Accepted solution]

We have a few teachers using it to upload final projects, peer feedback, view videos for routines and procedures. Teacher modeling for the course and communicating with parents. I would recommend creating templates that are easy to use and share in the commons. 

[EmilyGaugler · Accepted solution]

I am an art teacher and I use canvas to create modules for each unit. Within the module I have an intruduction where I embed the presentation about the art type or about an artist. Then I have each step as a seperate page or assignment within the module. I list my instructions and then I also have demo videos embedded within the pages so students can reference them if they are absent or they want clarification. I still demonstrate in person but I teach middle school and students tend to get on different steps. At the end of the module I have an assignment for students to turn in pictures of their project before they turn then in. That way if any get misplaced they have proof.

[AaronLunsford1 · Accepted solution]

Jasmine,  Thank you for the ideas.  Those all are great and I will definitely we looking at those.

[AaronLunsford1 · Accepted solution]

Jasine,  How are the peer feedback done.  Do you use the peer review?  Can you tell me a little more.

[JasmineOguntuga · Accepted solution]

We have a few teachers using it to upload final projects, peer feedback, view videos for routines and procedures. Teacher modeling for the course and communicating with parents. I would recommend creating templates that are easy to use and share in the commons. 

[AaronLunsford1 · Accepted solution]

Jasmine,  Thank you for the ideas.  Those all are great and I will definitely we looking at those.

[AaronLunsford1 · Accepted solution]

Jasine,  How are the peer feedback done.  Do you use the peer review?  Can you tell me a little more.

[EmilyGaugler · Accepted solution]

I am an art teacher and I use canvas to create modules for each unit. Within the module I have an intruduction where I embed the presentation about the art type or about an artist. Then I have each step as a seperate page or assignment within the module. I list my instructions and then I also have demo videos embedded within the pages so students can reference them if they are absent or they want clarification. I still demonstrate in person but I teach middle school and students tend to get on different steps. At the end of the module I have an assignment for students to turn in pictures of their project before they turn then in. That way if any get misplaced they have proof.

[AaronLunsford1 · Accepted solution]

Emily,  Thank you for the example module.  That really makes sense.  Those are great ideas.

[Millernr]

I agree with your system Emily!  I follow a similar practice as you using tech to the fullest of its potential. I have students digitize as much work as possible because assignments tend to get lost and like you said, students learn/work at different stages.  I also have them complete their artist statement and journal reflections online as well.

[Millernr]

Alisha Hagen has a YouTube channel that is pretty good for Visual Arts. She teaches online only, but you may glean some viable ideas from her suggestions.

Elementary Art Canvas Page
https://youtu.be/0bNm4YzwlGU?si=ul-pEI46McnyRQBI