Yesterday,after a full and interesting day, I took some time to look through the galleries here at the American Art Museum. Interestingly enough, we have spent more time in our classroom at this workshop than we have with the real works. Much like the UIWP,this workshop is quite technology oriented,which is good. But I wanted to see the art,and the time was well spent. The reproductions,the versions even on the Smithsonian’s site itself,do not do justice to the paintings and other works. I wish I had a week after this is over simply to see and think about these works and how I might use them. Alas, I don’t have that luxury!

So I am on the edge of being overwhelmed. The technology we are using is something I feel I can handle. I love working with the Art,and the ideas being generated are rich and promising. All I lack is time. In the next two daysI have to perfect a podcast AND put together a presentation of my selected piece and how I will use it in my curriculum. I am in process overdrive.

Wish me luck!

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