In class yesterday, we tried out some internet graphics programs, and I did a little more experimenting today. (It is hard to stop once you get started!) Some of these programs definitely required more artistic talent than what I possess!
Comics Sketch and Art Pad require artistic talent. I was disappointed with Comics Sketch because when I heard about it, I started thinking about all the neat literature applications for a comic strip. There aren't any real directions, you can't add any text unless you draw it, and you have to actually "draw" everything - no templates or anything to help.
Mr. Picasso Head was a lot of fun. I can see the children really enjoying it. I could use it in literature to create characters. It would be nice though if you could add text to the drawings. The only thing it will let you add is a signature.
My favorite, by far, was Cumulate Draw. There are so many ways I could use that in my math classes. I love the grid. It makes it so easy to make accurate shapes. I am thinking about creating a project where the kids will design a dream bedroom using Cumulate Draw. I think I will have them actually calculate the costs for designing the room as well. I could probably incorporate a spreadsheet for that part. The only downside I can see with the program is the editing. It is very difficult to change something once it is added.
These programs are so much fun. I really enjoyed experimenting with them, and I definitely want to try Cumulate Draw with my class.
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I am looking forward to giving these Internet graphics program a whirl with my students as well. We should plan a lesson with the dream house idea. I was thinking about that today and I could incorporate my lesson on square footage and spreadsheets with the kids actually drawing the house. A visual would help them so much! I am excited, I love integration and collaboration on lessons. Let me know when you cover this in math.
Patty
You should try the new version, called Project Draw, available at http://draw.labs.autodesk.com.
I like the dreamhouse lesson idea and hope you don't mind, I may also use this to spring board into creating a perspective drawing.
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