CREATIVITY BY DESIGN
Art and Technology
In the age of digital animation, students live and breathe digital art every day from the advertisements that bombard them to the shows they watch and the games they play. Artists have always used the technology at hand to explore their world, and digital arts are an extension of the evolution of technology. The level of student involvement, enthusiasm and participation will convert any sceptic in to a believer. Visit this iPad lab to see some of the amazing things that are being done in Art with technology.
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=7714
LilyPad Arduino
This interactive programming sewable electronic kit is aimed at getting girls interested in programming. There is an Arduino community of learners who use collaboration to help one another.
Scratch
http://scratch-kids.en.softonic.com/
Scratch is a basic interactive programming language with easy to use codes. It is aimed at younger audience. Kids can create their own art and animate it with songs and actions.
Storybird
Get inspired by beautiful art work to write a story and publish it. This amazing site with beautiful graphics is appropriate for all ages.
123D Sculpt Plus
http://www.123dapp.com/sculptplus
Create and sculpt 3D models and digitally paint them too. This app can be found on both Apple and Android devices.
Inside Art
http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html
This game allows you to escape from within a painting by answering questions about the art. It allows users to demonstrate thier awareness of art concepts.
Color Matters
Learn anything and everything about color. This site is suitable for all ages.
Pintura
http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/
Become a detective by going in search of artists, learning to identify paintings and styles of art, and solving mysteries.