Art+Snacks

=ART SNACKS: A Positive Learning Community for Artists=

(1.) Link:
@http://www.essdackartsnacks.org/

(A.) Strengths:

-Art is Learning and Learning is Art -First Runner Up EduBlog Awards 2010: Best Use of Video -Free to Join -Features Learning Center Links which includes lessons, videos, and vocabulary -Showcase Student Art in a safe and positive way

(B.) Weaknesses:

-Create a Login Name and Password to Join (Not much of a weakness!) -This site blocked by my district (LAUSD)

(C.) Oppurtunities:

-Upload Videos and Share Lessons with fellow teachers -Collaborate with community members -Showcase student work as young as Pre-K -Download videos and critques to use in the classroom

(D.) Threats:

-Art is uploaded that is not appropriate (They warn about this in regards to little artists.)

(3.) Ideas for the Classroom:

-Showcase each student's art on the site -Critiques available for lessons -Virtual Field Trips

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