Monday, January 30, 2023

My map and a short explanation about Digital Visitor vs Digital Resident!

 

Digital resident and Digital visitor

Last Wednesday I was attending my PGCert class and during Blended Learning session of the talks, a teacher (Ms. Nodira) made reference to an idea that I had never heard of before: “Digital residents and digital visitors.” She explained that this was the new terms that people were using instead of digital natives (which has had a fair amount of criticism thrown at it recently). Intrigued, I decided to do a bit of research into what the term meant.


Digital Visitors

A digital visitor is someone who uses the digital technology and the internet for a specific task. Such as searching for the answer to a question, or uploading a video. In this sense, they are visiting the internet to do a task and then leave.

Digital Resident

A digital resident uses the internet to connect or be with other people. As such, their identity is exhibited by their online presence and they “live online”. This type of person might well default to going online or using the internet for something even if they don’t have a specific task in mind.



 



Sunday, January 29, 2023

My experience of using technologies in my teaching practice.

 

 It is known that early age plays an important role in the development of children. The most significant and relevant age is drawing. This is a very interesting and at the same time complex process.

L. S. Vygotsky wrote: "Children's creativity teaches the child to master the system of his experiences, to encourage and enhance them and to teach the psyche to ascend." Cathrene Connery, John-Steiner, V. and Marjanovic-Shane, A. (2010).

 The problems of the formation and development of imagination and creativity were dealt with by such domestic scientists as: L. S. Vygotsky, A. V. Zaporozhets, A. I. Kirillova and others. They note that preschool age is sensitive for the development of artistic abilities and pointed to a special significant work in this regard.


To increase the effectiveness of working with children on art activities, I use various non-traditional drawing techniques in my work. Working on the problem of "Developing the artistic abilities of children through the use of non-traditional drawing techniques", experience has shown that it is non-traditional drawing techniques that are more conducive to the development of creativity and imagination in children. Children often copy the model offered to them. Non-traditional techniques are an impetus to the development of initiative, the manifestation of independence, the expression of individuality.

 By applying and combining different ways of depicting in one drawing, children learn to think, decide for themselves which technique to use to make this or that image expressive. Drawing using non-traditional image techniques does not tire preschoolers, they maintain high activity, working capacity throughout the entire time allotted for the task. So that the interest of the children in the lesson does not disappear, to diversify and keep the attention of the children, I decided to use IT technologies in my classes.

In such a lesson, I use only one computer as an "electronic board". At the preparation stage, I analyze electronic and information resources, select the necessary material for the lesson. Sometimes it is very difficult to find the necessary materials to explain the topic of the lesson, so I create presentation materials using PowerPoint.

 


To conduct such classes, you need one personal computer (laptop, multimedia projector, speakers, screen.

The use of multimedia presentations allows you to make the lesson emotionally colored, interesting, they are an excellent visual aid and demonstration material, which contributes to the good effectiveness of the lesson.

With the help of multimedia presentations, visual gymnastics complexes, exercises for relieving visual fatigue during classes are learned with children.

Multimedia presentations make it possible to present educational and developmental material as a system of bright reference images filled with comprehensive structured information in an algorithmic manner. In this case, I use various channels of perception, which allows me to store information in the memory of children not only in fractographic, but also in associative form.

The basis of any modern presentation is to facilitate the process of visual perception and memorization of information with the help of vivid images. The forms and place of using the presentation in the lesson depend on the content of this lesson and the goal set by the teacher.

The use of computer slide presentations in the process of teaching children for me has the following advantages:

- the possibility of demonstrating various objects with the help of a multimedia projector and a projection screen in a multiply enlarged form

- the possibility of demonstrating objects that are more accessible to the perception of a intact sensory system;

- activation of visual functions, visual abilities of the child

- computer presentation slide

- films are convenient to use for displaying information in the form of printouts in large print on a printer as a handout for classes with preschoolers.

The use of multimedia presentations makes it possible to make the lessons emotionally colored, attractive, arouse a keen interest in the child, they are an excellent visual aid and demonstration material, which contributes to the good effectiveness of the lesson.

Teaching drawing in non-traditional ways to preschoolers is essential nowadays. Non-traditional drawing gives the child complete freedom for self-expression, allows you to teach the child to make individual decisions, to think outside the box. Using unusual ways of drawing, we give the child the opportunity to show their individuality, which will help him in the future in his socialization and self-realization.

 


And the introduction of information technology allows me to:

- expand the use of e-learning tools, as they transmit information faster

-movements, sound, animation attracts the attention of children for a long time and helps to increase their interest in the material being studied. The high dynamics of the lesson contributes to the effective assimilation of the material, the development of memory, imagination, and creativity of children

-provides visibility, which contributes to the perception and better memorization of the material, which is very important, given the visual-figurative thinking of preschool children. This includes three types of memory: visual, auditory, motor

- slideshow and video clips allow you to show those moments from the outside world, the observation of which causes difficulties: for example, the growth of a flower, the rotation of the planets around the Sun, the movement of waves, it's raining

- it is also possible to simulate such life situations that cannot or are difficult to show and see in everyday life (for example, the reproduction of sounds of nature; the work of transport, etc.).

Summing up the above, I would like to say that, unlike conventional technical means of education, information and communication technologies allow not only to saturate the child with a large amount of ready-made, strictly selected, properly organized knowledge, but also to develop intellectual, creative abilities.

The use of information technologies in education makes it possible to significantly enrich, qualitatively update the educational process in preschool education and increase its effectiveness.

                                                 


The purpose of my blog


 The ability to draw in the big world is one of the highest indicators of a modern, successful person. Children draw what they think about, what attracts their attention, put their attitude towards it into inflammation, live in manifestation. Drawing is not only fun, but also creative work. I have always wanted to learn how to draw beautifully. I am not a professional artist. The drawing lesson was one of my favorite subjects in school. In my blog, I would like to learn about my passion, to justify its sensitivity. I guess that drawing is not only fun, but also a useful activity. In this blog of ART lessons, I would like to give my advices and advices of professional artists, public knowledge and experience, life hacks and tricks for beginners, discuss reviews, re-read inspiring research stories, sort out art books, and also conduct drawing classes for children.



My mini course contains 6 lessons. Each lesson provides a video, different tasks, literature and assessments. 

Lesson 1. Pointillism.

Learn how to create colorful, easy pointillism artwork with some simple pointillism projects. This easy pointillism art lesson is perfect for creating beginner pointillism art. Not confident in your artistic skills? No problem! Get the tips and steps you need to complete a beautiful masterpiece of your own or teach a pointillism art lesson to students.

Students will learn about the style of art known as pointillism and the artist (Georges Seurat) who created it.

Evaluate prior knowledge as students begin initial discussions about Impressionism and its offshoot, Pointillism. Student’s pointillist paintings provide a summative performance assessment you can use to evaluate skill in using contrasting color to create shapes and shading.

In the education escape room, students will complete of actually 6 mini lessons and get a diploma. These tasks include: tests, map questions, True/False questions, audio questions, picture questions. In the blooket students to play game and answer questions related to the Pointillism. Similar to Gimkit, Kahoot, and Quizizz, it makes education fun through gamification. In the WorldWall, students will answer 5 Pointillism quiz questions for time. 

Lesson 2. Silhouette.

Students will create a blended color background and then use a black paint to create a simple silhouette of animals over the top of their under the sea picture. They will do comprehension quizzes, audio tasks and test. This lesson will teach students the basics of silhouette painting, the students will develop skills in color blending by creating an under the sea painting, then work on perfecting the art themselves.

Lesson 3. The Japanese Footbridge.

In this lesson students will find directions teaching students how to create a Claude Monet inspired Japanese Footbridge. It is differentiated depending on what supplies the kids might have at home. Pre lesson check in gives them a chance to fill student’s knowledge about Claude Monet and his work, in minute of relaxation they can listen to the music with nature sounds, learn the song and autobiography of Claude Monet,  test themselves to find the definition of the words, and leave a peer feedback.

Students will understand that impressionism is a specific art movement and that Claude Monet was known as the founder of French Impressionism, understand that impressionism is marked by paintings that contain bright colors with brush strokes that show lots of movement, recognize the painting “The Japanese Footbridge” and understand that it is an example of an impressionist painting, understand the materials and processes associated with impressionist paintings.

Lesson 4. The water lilies.

Painting Water Lilies in the style of Claude Monet. This lesson is perfect for encouraging new painting skills while continuing learning about this famous impressionist artist. It includes the following benefits: watching step by step video to depict own picture, follow the link and leave their opinion about Claude Monet's work "The water lilies". Students participate in a dialogue based on the topic, read short paragraph and discuss. Have minute of relaxation to listen to music and be inspired by water lilies pictures. In this lesson students will investigate the artwork of Claude Monet, learn about the ideas of Impressionism, engage in watercolor work in response to Monet’s paintings of water lilies.

Lesson 5. The Great Wave.

Based on the painting The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, kids draw and paint their own version of Mount Fuji and the great wave. Students will watch the video and answer open ended questions, put ticks to the correct answers in edpuzzle.com, and played the blooket.com game to check their knowledge. Success criteria at the end of the lesson: students can use the color wheel to recognize warm and cool colors, can create ART work influenced by the work of Hokusai, can mix colors effectively.

Lesson 6. Water conservation poster.

This lesson contains helpful advice about how to save water, and in the process become a more environmentally conscientious person.

The information presents facts and ideas about conservation for children in a way they will understand. Students are going to watch the video and answer the questions in quizziz.com and answer the multiple-choice questions in edpuzzle.com. Students will be able to analyze information and create a poster way to reduce, reuse and recycle water, to understand the amount of water people have available on Earth, to know that water is the natural resource and ways to help conserve it in the various ways.

Lesson 7. Red Fuji.

These Katsushika Hokusai Art Projects for Kids are perfect to help us learn about the amazing Japanese artist who made Red Fuji and great waves a thing!

Students will learn: the elements of art in objects in nature, the environment, and works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, and space. Demonstrate beginning skill in the use of art media, such as oil pastels, watercolors, and tempera. Depict the illusion of depth (space) in a work of art, using overlapping shapes, relative size, and placement within the picture.

In edpuzzle students will watch the video and answer the multiple-choice questions to check their knowledge.

 

 




Monday, January 23, 2023

About me

 



Hi, I am Viktoriya.

Primary Teaching and Learning Assistant Y4-Y6, EAL teacher, ART teacher, TESOL/TEFL Qualified Teacher Status, Head of Russian language, undertaking iPGCE (Westminster International University in Tashkent). 

I am a competent, committed and experienced primary school teacher who has over 12 years of extensive experience in the educational sector. Has taught Russian language national curriculum to co-ed groups to children aged between 2-12 years, passionate teaching ART for Primary students. I have the ability to use creativity and imagination in a classroom setting so as to encourage a learning and engaging culture amongst students. Professional by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues, pupils and senior managers. Currently looking to develop my career and contribute to different cultures. At present undertaking an iPGCE at Westminster International University in Tashkent.

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