Art History Newsletter » Linnea Wren http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog News for Art Historians Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:45:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Moctezuma II exhibition includes prehispanic objects displayed for first time http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?p=1686 http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?p=1686#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 21:57:18 +0000 Linnea Wren http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?p=1686 Art Daily has just announced that nearly 100 prehispanic objects deposited by the Mexica (often called the Aztecs) in the ceremonial precinct of in their capital of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City) will be on display in Mexico City. The exhibition will open in the later part of June 2010. The objects, which include wooden masks and scepters, flint knives, golden ornaments and the remains of marine animals, were placed as offerings to the deity Tlaltecuhtli at the foot of the Templo Mayor.

]]> http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1686 0 How effective is digital pedagogy in classroom? http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?p=1637 http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?p=1637#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 23:46:17 +0000 Linnea Wren http://arthistorynewsletter.com/blog/?p=1637 I am one of those art historians who is a digital alien (see L. Rusch’s comment to Jon Lackman’s post of 13 May).  But even if I were a digital native, I might still be perplexed by the pedagogical applications of the new technology that will work best in the classroom. I am wondering how I can move beyond what I currently do — having my students utilize PowerPoint in classroom presentations. I would like to pose some questions:

  • Do students engage with ideas in more complex ways if encouraged to use electronic discussion boards?
  • Do students become more engaged with research and writing if they present their work in wikis and podcasts?
  • Does using technological techniques improve students’ analytical and writing skills? Would they commit more effort if they consider working in these techniques especially relevant to their future careers?
  • Do the advanced features of PowerPoint, normally shunned, have learning potential? For example, if students create visual essays (no words, no texts), would the transitions, motion-tracking, and other features of PowerPoint be effective as communication devices?
  • Does the creation of flow charts offer a good way for students to understand multicultural contacts and influences? (See bubbl.us for a free application.)

And does the group collaboration possible through these techniques help students to learn? Can these media help create a model for art history research and writing that is dynamic and relevant?

If any of you have used these techniques, I would love to hear your experiences. Please comment below.

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