Media and new forms of expression
Stories can be told in so many ways! Teachers have to stay up to day with new forms of media and how they affect the expression of stories and meaning.
Why Mind Maps in class
Mind maps create a visual representation of an event that is non-linear. The student becomes a co-creator in creating meaning.
An hour of Code
Through coding, students learn on so many levels. They apply strategy, planning, sequencing, and decision-making. In addition, they make choices on an aesthetic level and indirectly learn about the principles of art.
Re expressing advertisements
Using technology to retell stories in a personal way. By changing the context we can change the story. This is a great way to assess media.
The same tree
During the difficult months of lockdown and the time of recovery from covid-19 the beautiful cherry tree in my garden inspired me to take photographs and stay in touch with art.
Echo chambers
The power of Echo Chambers
A mass increase in network content available for online streaming (primarily in the form of Hulu and Netflix). Many opted for the above forms of media entertainment and gave up cable. This today is called cord-cutting.
The violin - A brief story of my father Augustin
Through the use of technology, we explore different forms of media to express stories. This is a personal story, the one about my father Augustin Simoni who is still at 84 studies violin every day for two hours.
Architecture for learning
The School’s architectural environment, where students spend most of their days in, is the first teacher. Architecture plays a huge role in the expansive creativity of the students.
Figurative language and (Visual Figurative Language) Surrealism
It all begins with an idea.
Celebrating community through videos
Videos as a way to celebrate our community and achievements
Demos are cool…
In class demonstration. Students see and absorb from experience. They are not shown the right or wrong approach.