Students have the opportunity to transform art they have created with a variety of apps.

There is also a
term called “app smashing” in which students can use two or more apps to transform their artwork. For
example, students can take a photo of a drawing and edit it with Aviary. From there, the student could
take it into another app, such as PicsArt, to add different edits. This works well with photography
projects, too.

3. Technology allows for flipped learning.

Flipped learning can be a great way to share information with your students without continuously
repeating yourself. If a student is late or absent, they can watch video demonstrations created using
technology such as Chromebooks or iPads. Many art teachers have begun to use the flipped model to
cut down on time spent reteaching concepts, when they are absent, or for student-directed learning.
Flipped learning works in all types of art rooms and can be very helpful.

Check out these resources to learn more about flipping your classroom:

Flipping Your Classroom Basics PRO Learning Pack

The Most Important Information You Need to Know about Flippingyour Art Room

How to Use Flipped Learning to Support Absent Students

Flip Your Rules and Procedures to Save your Sanity

4. Technology can transform your teaching strategies.

Resources like projectors, document cameras, iPads, Chromebooks, and SMART boards can take
teaching to the next level. We are past the times of “sit and get” where students are following a book
word for word or listening to lectures. Technology allows educators to transform education and present
information in new, effective ways. There are even websites available to take students on virtual tours
of museums like the Louvre.

5. Technology increases opportunities for research.

Students love technology! They often spend countless hours on their smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Using these tools to benefit students educationally can be a fantastic way to get them engaged in
research for class projects. For example, the article, How to Plan an Art CareerResearch Unit, shares
ways to use technology in the classroom to get students researching art careers.

6. Technology provides ways to easily track student progress.

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Digital portfolios have become popular in many art rooms. They are effective ways to see what your
students are working on as well as a place for them to organize their work—and they don’t take up any
space. A few popular apps for digital portfolios includeCreatubbles, SeeSaw, and Artsonia. Some art
teachers even use Google Classroom as a way fo