Self Portrait

What did I do? Today I created a self portrait using the Mr. Picassohead website. I had fun with this activity. I created my self portrait by clicking on the icons on the left of the website (faces, eyes, noses, lips, etc.). I didn't have any issues or questions with this activity and found it to be easy. I think this activity would be a great way for students to engage in art while using technology.

What did I learn? I learned how to create a self portrait using an internet site. I used the different tools and created one that looked similar to myself.

How could I use it? This is a great way to engage art and technology with students. I definitely plan on using this in my classroom. Not only is it fun, but it's educational as well.

My self portrait is below.

Here are the following ISTE NETS that this assignment covered:

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:

d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to

maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become

active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress

c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using

digital tools and resources

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information

resources to support research and learning