Google+sites+as+classroom+tool

Contributing Teacher(s):
Resources:

Content:
Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes. The student will: • 1.1 Demonstrate the use of knowledge and technical skills in at least one specific medium. • 1.3 Analyze, synthesize and evaluate the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve visual art problems. Students will make connections between visual arts and other disciplines. The student will: • 6.2 Integrate ideas, issues, and themes in the visual arts with other subject areas.
 * STATE OF TN, VISUAL ART 9 - 12, APPLICABLE STANDARDS:**
 * Content Standard 1.0: Media, Techniques, and Processes**
 * Learning Expectations:**
 * Content Standard 6.0: Interdisciplinary Connections**
 * Learning Expectations:**

ISTE Technology:
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. __Students:__ b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. __Students:__ a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. __Students:__ a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
 * 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making**
 * 5. Digital Citizenship**
 * 6. Technology Operations and Concepts**

Procedures:
LESSON ONE: CREATING A GOOGLE ACCOUNT

LESSON TWO: CREATING A GOOGLE SITE (to be added soon!)

Student Product/Work:
Site created by Kenwood High photography student, Fall 2009 @http://sites.google.com/site/invisiblelotus/

Assessment/Rubric:

 * **Google Site Rubric** || none || some || all ||
 * Style sheet guidelines followed ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Structure of site (levels of pages) correct ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Content edited for conventions ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Site aesthetically pleasing || _____ || _____ || _____ ||