Art Class: Puppets Making

Hi! Here is the what the students will be making this week. I introduced a short video about Ventriloquist, Darci Lynne. Then, we move on this. I have plans for students to create a puppet show when school reopens in June. I'll see what they come up with. I've explored with various video-making apps and I think Inshot is so far the best free app I've tried. 

Art Class: e-stickers

I've been using the Student Learning Space (SLS) for posting instructions and videos for my lessons. This week, I tried using the Bitmoji app to give 'stickers' to my students. In Image A, you'll see an array of students' works on a page. The students can comment on their post or others' post. As a teacher, I can also choose to post images or text. In this case, there is still a step before we post that Bitmoji picture. I have to import all my pictures from the app to Google site and from the site, I have to copy the image and paste it on students' posts. To make things more convenient, I've bookmarked the google site page. I've also realised that SLS site do not support GIF file so my images will be not animate. 

I think the students will not receive a notification when someone post a comment so I guess I will inform them to check with other means.

Scroll all the way down to see another tip that I've discovered!

*Updates* I've realised that my students cannot see the e-stickers! I'll show them my screen back in school then.

Image A

Image B

Tip number 2: To monitor my students' work, I used the Class Dojo app but some parents might not respond and I would need to text them with my mobile. I'm not sure about other devices but I'm using an Android and to text a new contact not in my current list, you have to save the new contact first before messaging them. It doesn't work like SMS where you can just key in a number and message directly. So...I used this site with Whatsapp Web and you can message a new contact directly without saving their numbers. 

HBL: Art Kit

Hi! These Art Kits were prepared for my students to bring home before the school closes for Home-Based Learning (HBL). I gave them to my lower primary students from 11 classes. As I didn't have time to pack for all, I brought some materials to their classes and we packed them together. Most of the materials were easily accessible but they might not be be found in the children's homes. 

I have included coloured corrugated cardboards, coloured papers, origami papers, googly eyes, coloured yarn, CD-rom, elastic bands, coloured sequins and pom-poms. 

Check back to see what we're making!

HBL: No Tripod, No Problem!

I just figured out a way to set up my camera so that the top-down view is above my head while I sit comfortably to record my lesson. As I have a shelf fixed above my desk, I can’t place my tripod on my desk but I could remove the quick release and attached the camera mount. I needed the camera mount (grey) to be fixed horizontally and I tried tape initially but my phone was too heavy and it couldn't hold. Finally, I attached a 3M hook that can hold a mass of 3.5kg and tied a twine to the camera mount. It was stable and a good distance from my desk. I could even close my cupboard door! You can view the video below which I've embedded in Student Learning Space (SLS).  

Art Class: Pixel Art with MS Excel

Hi Teachers!

For the past few weeks, it has been extremely fast-paced and unpredictable. We are suddenly propelled into a strange and unfamiliar world. While everyone has to grapple with disruptions to their daily routines, including myself, the temporary inconvenience is nothing compared to losing your place on Earth.

While Singaporeans are now put on a circuit breaker, it is still a privilege to sit in front of multiple screens with Wifi and still be able do our job. We are on full Home-Based Learning (HBL) since 8 April and it will last a month. We are uncertain if this arrangement will be extended but teachers are on a rotation basis and will still be returning to school on some days. 

My students created digital Art using MS Excel in Term 1 given the theme Machine/ Cartoon. We looked at artists who made art with precision and the planning stage is vital to scale up art pieces or mural.

Check back to see their final artwork!