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Hello, everyone! As I sit down to write this final blog post for the learning project, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment and a myriad of emotions as I reflect on my journey of merging sketching and educational technology. This project has been a tapestry of challenges, learning, and unexpected joys. A Recap of My Journey My journey began with the basics: gathering the right tools and understanding the fundamentals of sketching. From simple A3 sketch pads to…

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Hi peeps, It seems I missed one of the posts for the learning project. But now it is high time to focus on the last one. The final installment of my learning project is approaching, with a focus on gaining perspective. The one-point perspective stands out as the best choice for beginners. The video I watched includes stages. Setting up involves establishing a horizon line and vanishing point on a horizontal line above the page’s middle. I then created the…

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Hello, peeps! I’m excited to share my drawing journey with you this week. I’ve been drawing for 8 weeks now, and let me tell you, starting with geometric shapes is a game-changer! I came across this amazing tutorial video by an art teacher from Canada. The idea is simple yet ingenious: start your drawings with basic shapes, especially if you are just stepping into the art world. It’s like a secret code to unlocking the mysteries of body proportions. If…

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I was keen to start this week’s learning project with beginner’s tips and simple drawing and coloring tutorials from 5 Minute Crafts. Initially, I chose to draw lips by looking at the video, thinking it would be a piece of cake. However, reality hit me like a ton of bricks, and these lips soon turned into incomprehensible circles on my paper. After trying three different lip drawings, I was disappointed and decided to take a step back. 5 second videos…

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I have started preparations for the next week’s class related to the field experience of my internship. The goal is to identify the appearance and behavior of cows for the Science 1-2 class. The diversity of the class provides an opportunity to engage students in a hands-on and creative way. While still in the process of preparing my lesson plan, I came across some engaging activities to make the learning experience memorable. One activity that stood out was getting students…

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Visualizing concepts and drawing can be a bit of a challenge, especially for someone like me. However, I’ve realized that in a classroom setting, it’s crucial to help kids grasp complex ideas through visuals, making learning more engaging. While copying content from the internet might not be the best idea due to copyright concerns, I’ve stumbled upon a fantastic solution! I discovered a fascinating video that demonstrates how to draw using numbers. You can check it out here: How To…

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Firstly, I wanted to start with something easy so that I could practice during class as well. I came across this video; however, it didn’t provide any drawing tips, and as a result, my drawing appeared as if I hadn’t watched the video. Then, I found another video that offered drawing tips and, most importantly, guidance on facial proportions. I attempted to draw two times in order to remember these proportions. You can check out the video here. As you…

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In order to combine my drawing learning project with educational technology, this time I went on a different search. My goal was to go beyond the confines of YouTube. I began my research to uncover alternative platforms that offer a variety of courses on sketching and drawing. While platforms like Skillshare and Udemy initially intrigued me with their extensive course catalogs, I soon discovered that these resources come at a price. My research led me to Coursera, a reputable online…

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Hey peeps! I’m really excited to introduce you to a fantastic educational technology app for the classroom—a storytelling tool with puppets. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the basic instructions and provide some helpful tips. Plus, I’ll explain how you can use it to enhance different levels of the SAMR model in your classroom. The best part of Puppet Pals? It’s absolutely free! Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll find simple on-screen instructions to get you started. Here’s…

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Aristotle’s Metaphysics begins with the famous line, “All men by nature desire to know.” When I first read this at the age of 20, I probably didn’t feel it in my heart. However, as I reflect on my learning journey, I believe he was absolutely right!!! By my very nature, I have an innate desire to get new knowledge, and the internet has always been there to help me discover something fascinating to learn. When I first encountered the internet…

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