Amy Traynor’s Web Index for SLM 521

Weblink Bibliography Interactive art and museum websites appropriate for students of all ages. All share pertinent and up to date information about permanent and visiting collections. These websites also include lesson plans for teachers and resources for students. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/traynora/weblink.htm

Dropin#1 An exploration of the self-portrait in Art uses a popular painting by Vincent Van Gogh as a catalyst for discussion. This website builds on a student’s prior knowledge of line, color and texture. Useful for middle and high school age students. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/traynora/dropin1.htm

Dropin#2 Combines the role of the visionary artist in today’s society and the use of found objects in Art. Contains many helpful links; including many popular visionary artists. Appropriate for middle or high school students. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/traynora/dropin2.htm

Dropin#3 A short interactive assignment designed to show students how to effectively use a map to plan a day of learning and fun at the Smithsonian Institute. Time management and decision making are also key components in this lesson. C:\Documents and Settings\Mary Ann\Application Data\Microsoft\Word\Dropin3.htm

Dropin#4 Designed to start a debate and raise questions concerning the controversial issue of art restoration. Provides links to many articles and websites which discuss this topic. ftp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/student/traynora/dropin%234.htm

Dropin#5 Encourages students to explore the art of Degas and should ignite discussion on how detail creates mood and atmosphere in art. Includes a link to compare and contrast chart for students to organize thoughts and ideas. ftp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/student/traynora/dropin5.htm

Course Module This website is designed to show students how to access virtual field trips. It includes a rubric to assess performance and clear instruction on how to complete assignment. C:\Documents and Settings\Mary Ann\Application Data\Microsoft\Word\course_module.htm

Experimental Video This website provides links to five excellent resources when discussing experimental film. It also includes an activity related to one of the sites included. This site is appropriate for high school age students. ftp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/student/traynora/educationalvideo.htm

Clip Art Bibliography Provides links to five popular resources for clip art images. This website would be useful for art teachers with students age K-12. ftp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/traynora/clipart.htm

Podcasts This website provides links to popular art podcasts. It is appropriate for students of all ages. ftp.//www2.mcdaniel.edu/student/traynora/Podcasts.htm

Fine Art Lesson Plan Search Engines This website is a collection of links to outstanding sites which provide well thought out and informative lesson plans. ftp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/traynora/slm521traynorlessonplanselective9.htm

Art Worksheets This website offers links to many museums and private organizations which provide free worksheets and interactive lessons for students of all ages. ftp://www2.mcdaniel.edu/traynora/slm521-traynor-worksheets-elective8.htm