Validity of information
I chose validity of Internet sources because the nature of
the Internet is such that anyone can post information that is available to the
public. This capability allows for a variety of information: truthful,
untruthful, slander, etc. It is important that we teach our students to
recognize that not all information on the Internet is true, in addition to how
to seek truthful and valid information. One activity to use in the classroom
could be a myth buster’s activity – busting artist myths. For example, did Van
Gogh cut off his own ear? If so, why? Another activity could be a unit on
appropriation. When appropriating, it is important to ask students to research
the object/idea they are appropriating before doing so, in order to understand
its full meaning. One valid resource I found that I would use in my classroom
is: art21.com.
Posting etiquette
I chose this topic because I have
seen many people post things online that I doubt they would say or do in real life. It is important to teach
students the importance of speaking respectfully and thoughtfully, even in an
online presence. I could teach my students about posting etiquette by giving them
the opportunity to do VTS in a private online discussion board. They could
share and consider opinions on artwork in a respectful, collaborative manner.
Another strategy would be to ask students to create a work of art that compares
and contrasts people as they are in real
life compared to digital life. A resource that I found
for posting etiquette was Emily Post’s technology etiquette. http://www.emilypost.com/technology
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