Intricate Paperworks of Simon Schubert

Simon Schubert is an artist whose medium is paper, and he achieves his vision with precise folds and nothing else.

Nassive Doodle art in Manila

Thought this was really cool, especially since so many of us enjoy doodling!

Summit on Science, Entertainment, and Education

I really enjoyed this video- thanks for sharing Lee. Interesting debates and conversations about about the business of trying to get the entertainment industries and  science industries around the same agenda.

Sir Ken Robinson states that, "Creativity is the pulse of science, if you steal that then you lose another generation. " Imagination, creativity, and innovation are essential when talking about reshaping today's education. Science, technology, and math alone cannot sustain our society because the arts/creativity is what makes them possible.
http://thinkdesignchange.com/why-stem-disciplines-are-necessary-but-not-en

Browsing Through Blogs...

Exploring my page a bit, I came across this "next blog" button located at the top of my page. It allowed me to browse through random blogs..some very interesting...some not so interesting but it was nice to see what others are blogging about and what they have to share with the world. I was very intrigued with some blogs...one was an adoption story and another was about a photographer. If you haven't already, you should try it out, just press "next blog".  :)

Orr High School Is Pushing Students Out…

          Thanks for posting this article Rayshawn. I would have to say that I disagree and agree with Orr's decisions for discipline. Some of their points are valid- students can get out of hand to a point where repercussions are needed to benefit the student and school community as a whole. Then again, turning away 150 students is absurd- this only demonstrates the lack of effort toward maintaining a school's main goal: "no child left behind". I understand that time and funding is needed to track missing students, but considering that most of them are said to be under 17 should make this a priority. It's a great possibility that these students are missing school due to other issues than those commonly assumed. Rejecting these students only ignores the possible private, social, and economic issues these students may be dealing with on a daily basis.

          Discipline is essential in a school community where violence, drug use, frequent absence, and swearing is prevalent but I don't think a zero-tolerance policy is the solution.  Orr student Edward Ward, 18, affirms, "We’re not saying don’t discipline them, we’re saying, take the proper steps … talk with them.” Of course talking by itself won't solve the problems either, but a balanced combination of both would be a start.

http://www.suspensionstories.com/2011/03/24/orr-high-school-is-pushing-students-out/

Creature Comforts USA - Art

This video is great, and when reading the comments below you can see that this video has been used in art education curriculum. Different perspectives of art are discussed (actual interviews) through the use of animated characters. Check it out! What is Art??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDo_vs3Aip4

Art & Technology!!!

Here's a video I found relevant to our cyberpedagogy course. I never thought of traditional art techniques as a form of technology but after watching this video, it makes sense.

~About Art 21~

The Art 21 Series serves as a great resource for artists, educators, and students. I really appreciate how they categorize each artist's work by themes such as power, place, and identity. This becomes really useful when trying to address larger concepts, particularly for art lesson plans. The 15 min interview videos of each artist provide insightful first-hand information about the artist's work, but they can also be misguiding and almost function as a turn-off. After viewing some of the videos, a type of friction developed between my prior aadmiration and thoughts about certain works and the manner in which some of these artists discuss their work.

http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/index.html

Cabrini Green Marks End With Poetry and Lights

Wow, thanks Jessica for posting this article and the link to the project's website. I've been interested in the issue of gentrification for a while now and the community of Cabrini Green is a great example of its consequences, or as some would say, its benefits. There's a thesis written by former SAIC student Irina Zadov titled "Saying Goodbye to Cabrini Green: Self-Representation Through Community Mapping" that addresses these same issues with students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from Cabrini Green. This sound and light installation accompanying the demolition of the last government housing high-rise is a great way to emphasize the importance of this community and an opportunity for residents to say goodbye. It's the least they can do- allowing former residents to have the opportunity to voice their thoughts, feelings, and past experiences before losing their homes and community. The time and effort put into this project shows respect to the Cabrini Green's legacy. Evian Bridgeman, a member of the Cabrini Green marching band said he saw the demolition as a beginning both for the neighborhood and for the former residents who had started new lives throughout the city. “It’s bitter,” he said. “And it’s sweet”. I agree, the only question is if it will be a good one.

http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/cabrini-green-to-exit-with-poetry-and-lights/
 Project: http://www.projectcabrinigreen.org/index.php