Technology in the Fine Arts Classroom

Abstract

This chapter of Teaching With Technology Across the Curriculum assists the educator in understanding the valuable role of art and technology in the classroom and seeks to convey the potential of this “dynamic duo” to motivate, instruct, and inspire students and teachers. It also explores the long history of technology in the fine arts discipline and introduces past and current uses of instructional technology in the classroom. Several evaluation rubrics are included to determine appropriate fine arts software and Web sites as well as provide criteria for lesson design when incorporating art and technology into a subject area.