ARTE Learning Segment (LS) Template 11.10.

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Title of Learning Segment: Pixlr Exploration

Grade or Class: Photography 1 High school

Prior Knowledge General knowledge of using computers and how to use cameras
Central Focus/Big Idea How to use Pixlr
Learning Segment Overview
Lesson
Seg. 1 (10 minutes) Teacher will show students the importance of photo editing and
discuss the different types of software available for editing
Seg. 2 (20 minutes) Teacher will show students video of how to use Pixlr pausing
occasionally
Seg 2.5 (10 minutes) Allow students to practice tricks in pixlr in between each pause
Seg. 3 (25 mins) Allow students to find a photo that needs editing. Let them play around
in Pixlr and edit them.
Seg. 4 (9 min) Allow students to gradually put away chrome books and clean up

Standard Learning Objective Summative Assessment

VA:Cr2.1.6a TSWBAT Refine photos using new Students will refine an image of
Demonstrate technology their choice. This will allow them to
openness in trying see the before and after of their
new ideas, own work.
materials,method
s, and
approaches in
making works of
art and design.
AM.2.1 TSWBAT Refine photos using new
I can research technology
and use
techniques
and processes
that illustrate
my personal
style.

Standard, Objective, & Assessment use similar language from Standards

Academic Language Demands, as applicable:

1. Language Function
Refine, Experiment, and research
2. Vocabulary
Pixlr- A photo editing software free to everyone online
Import/Export-To add an image to Pixlr from your computer or save to your computer
from pixlr

3. Discourse Students will be exposed to these words by watching the Pixlr demo video and
working hands on with the program
4. Practice Students will actively see pixlr program and work with it
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Key Materials
Board
Chromebooks
Pixlr
Pixlr demo video
Internet
Journal
Pencils

Lesson I of 4 (2 of 4 etc.) Each lesson is a step to teaching the Big Idea of L. Segment
Standard Objective Formative Assessment
Same as overveiw Same as overview Notes

Instructional Strategies and Learning Tasks (Procedures & Timelines)

1. Students will enter classroom and be told to grab their assigned chromebooks
2. Teacher will discuss importance of editing photos and will show some photos before and
after editing
3. Teacher will discuss what Pixlr is and how to access it.
4. Students will then create login using google password and login to pixlr
5. Students will begin Pixlr demo videos and take notes as they watch.
6. Students will then pick an image to edit.
7. Teacher will play video again but this time pause in between steps allowing students to
edit their images
8. Students will continue to edit photo once video ends
9. Students will share before and after with table
10. Teacher will instruct students to gradually put chromebooks back
11. Students will spray down areas making sure it is sanitized and clean

Theory/Theorists Chris Hayhurst

“Digital Art Is Accessible for All Students”

Accommodations
This lesson will include
● Repetition of instructions
● Paced notes
● I do, We do, You do formatting
● Visual supports including speakers for hard of hearing

Resources
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2021/06/how-tech-reinventing-arts-education

Artifacts/teacher or student made

https://share.vidyard.com/watch/z8MvmK8MMT3f3CSTDMYuz9?vyetoken=f7d786b6-8ad7-
443f-84c7-b7c6aaa0f366&autoplay=1

Reflection (Internship I only) What went well? Not so well? Next time I will do this differently…