Description of ID project: Learners- 5th Grade art students. As a result of this unit, the students will be able to safely handle and operate basic features using an iPad within the art classroom. Students will explore the tools and features of the application “Brushes.” The students will create a digital painting using the iPad application “Brushes”. The students will gain an understanding of the application’s features and uses in creating a unique design which demonstrates knowledge in art principles.
Learning goal: After four 40 minute classes, the student will create a digital painting which demonstrates knowledge in the Brushes application features, and the elements of art and design.
Type of learning: This lesson falls under the domain of ‘intellectual skill.’ Students will need to learn the classroom procedures for proper use and handling of the iPads and then progress onto problem solving by applying knowledge of application features to create a digital painting
Information-Processing Analysis for Safe Handling of iPad in Art Classroom:
Prerequisite Analysis:
Learning Objectives – As a result of this lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Safely handle the iPad according to art classroom procedures
2. Turn on and locate iPad applications
3. Open the Brushes application
4. Create a new painting
- A: Locate color pallet, select color
- B: Locate brushes options, select a brush style
- C: Use slide bar to change brush pixel size
- D: Make a vertical mark from top to bottom of page
- E: Locate eraser tool, erase the middle of the line
5. Repeat steps A – E on your own 6 times for 6 different lines
6. Title artwork with first name and class number
7. Exit the application, power iPad off
8. Return iPad to charging lab.
References:
Smith, P. L., & Ragan, T. J. (2004). Instructional design (3rd ed.). Wiley.
Christina Baysinger: EDTECH Learning Log 