Teaching+Artist+Training+Fall+2011

Where are the "Teaching Artist" Pages?
Go to http://artinaction.wikispaces.com/Teaching+Artists

The Basics of Wiki Editing
How to edit the page & what are the editing features? Click here for more on wiki editing. Wiki Editing Tips

Checklist Tips for Developing Your Teaching Artist Page
1. Consider who the wiki audience is: 2. Have you read the Art in Action technology policy before creating content? media type="custom" key="11896310"

3. Before uploading pictures, make sure to give them a unique name that no one else would use. ||  || ||   || 4. Avoid the neverending scrolling page. Consider creating a table to organize your page's content.
 * For example, if I forgot to give my photo a unique file name such as "Camill3" and uploaded it as "Picture 1".....
 * and someone else added an image somewhere in the wiki after they forgot to change the file title to something like, "ArtinAction5pl," then this image would replace my photo.

5. Consider 'F' shape pattern eye tracking research studies when designing your page: 6. Consider multimedia theory. It is always better to incorporate visuals into texts and avoid long text heavy designs. Consider close proximity of images and text.
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7. Consider adding video players, audio files and/or slideshows. Keep them short - videos and audio files 1 minute or less - photo slideshows between 5-8 pictures per topic/theme. Do not include long scrolling pages of pictures or files.
 * Adding Video Content to the Wiki
 * Considering Video Editing
 * Photos - Adding Pics to Share Sites and Embedding Slide Shows on The Wiki

8. Do not use other's copyrighted work as background music in videos or in other media (including commercial music, etc.) What Do We Need to Know About Creative Commons, Fair Use and Copyright before we start creating multimedia content?

9. Consider creating videos of sample work using iMovie and Windows Movie Maker. There are many tutorials available online.

10. Include appropriate citations at the end of media players, video and slideshows, etc.
 * Citation Example at The End of A Video

11. Have you secured photo releases for all children that appear in the media you are uploading?

12. Consider creating media using Web 2.0 Tools and Resources.

13. Other ideas from grad class presentation.

What Are Some Ideas for Designing My Teaching Artist's Page?

 * Documentation - For ideas, click here.
 * Professional headshot or picture of you working with children.
 * Contact information
 * Link to your PA Council for the Arts teaching artist roster page.
 * Links to professional websites that include your information along with descriptions of your work with children.
 * List of professional experiences as a teaching artist.
 * Look at residency pages for ideas. Consider linking your work on the residency pages to your teaching artist page.