Sunday, November 6, 2011

Evaluating Resources on Merlot



The Art Explorer website from the Art Institute of Chicago is an excellent resource for art educators. The site provides accurate information on the museums Impressionist and Postimpressionist collection as well as great visuals. Art Explorer offers images, videos, biographies, timelines, as well as online games to deliver the concepts and information to the viewer. The website could be used for the explanation or description stage in the learning cycle. Students would be able to identify key concepts of the Impressionist and Postimpressionist art movement.

The interactive presentation of the information would increase engagement of the students’ attention. The website could easily be integrated into any current art curriculum addressing multiple learning styles with the visuals, audio and hands on activities. Art Explorer is easy to navigate. The user is not easily lost, and can navigate the site with ease. The main banner is displayed on each page allowing easy access back to the homepage. Students should be able to successfully navigate their way through the program with little to no difficulties. 

1 comment:

  1. Looks like a great resource. Hopefully you can use it!

    ~chuck

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