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= Welcome to Our HCPS Art Teacher Wiki:  = =Made for US, to be used by US = What is a wiki? How will you use wikis?

The word wiki comes from the Hawaiian word for "quick." It also stands for " what I know is...." A wiki incorporates both of those meanings - it is a website where users quickly share what they know and share what they do. Wikis are fully editable websites; any user can read or add content to a wiki site. This functionality means that wikis are an excellent tool for collaboration in an online environment. The wiki may be a useful tool for you to communicate amongst county colleagues. The site can be utilized as a means of communication as it is avaliable 24/7 on any computer connected to internet service.

Please view this video for further explanation: [|Wiki In Plain English]

 These are basic guidelines to follow as you consider posting comments on the wiki:


 * SUBJECT: consider positive comments of subject. Expand upon the idea that is presented, do not repeat what someone else has already said: add to it! If you are leaving comments they should be geared towards constructive criticism, we encourage proper etiquette. You can disagree with comments and challenge the thoughts of others, but don't go after the individual. Instead, explain your position and why you may have a different opinion. We all can learn to be responsible about Digital Citizenship.


 * STYLE: Thanks for being appropriate. This site is an online extension of the art department PLC.

 Suggestions for Self-Guiding through this wiki: Wikispaces.com is the Harford County Public Schools recommened wikispace provider. You can also opt to use a wiki with your class as it allows you to generate activities for students to participate in. (READ MORE on WEB 2.0 page)
 * SIGNIFICANCE : D o not use text message typing for this school-related site. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Y <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">our comments should reflect what you would say in person as you give your best effort.
 * Stay tuned for HCPS county-wide PD offerings.


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Please choose from the areas listed on the left side of this page, simply click on each as you navigate through the presented information.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Participate in the discussions as presented, under the "discussion" tabs.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You may also participate in the wiki discussions.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Discussions are open to the whole team/K-12 Art and can be viewed by clicking on the "Discussions" tab above.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To see the discussions specific to posted portfolios, select your folder on the left, then select the Discussions tab at the top of the the page. Add to the discussion by selecting the topic you wish to comment on.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If you reply to a colleague's post, you will need to type in his/her username in the "subject" box so we know you you are replying to.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AN ART TEACHER IS....(from NAEA) • experienced in using diverse art media and studio processes • knowledgeable about multiple cultural art forms, past and present • dedicated to making the visual arts accessible and meaningful to all students • proficient in engaging students in critical response to works of art and visual culture • skilled at engaging students with a variety of learning styles in the classroom • sensitive to the needs and interests of individual students • adept at using a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate teaching and learning • actively involved in NAEA and state/provincial art education organizations • committed to ongoing professional development • an advocate for art education who articulates the importance of student learning in the visual arts to a variety of audiences • a reflective practitioner who keeps up with the current literature and best practices