Art

Below are several links where users can create a variety of art on line. Click on the links and explore each site. Play around and think about how the student might benefit from their use. Are there some that are better than others? In addition, Power Point and Movie Maker are fun tools students can use to create digital art.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Google Sketch Up is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like.

http://haugen.wikispaces.com/Art+Tools+Online

This web site has a collection of cool on line art tools. Play with a few and think about how your student may be able to use them.

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm

The Art Zone in a web site that allows the user to create interactive art on line.

Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a feature of Windows that enables you to create home movies and slide shows on your computer, complete with professional-looking titles, transitions, effects, music, and even narration. And when you’re ready, you can use Windows Movie Maker to publish your movie and share it with your friends and family.

PowerPoint presentations can be made into photo albums, complete with music or narrations, to distribute on CDs or DVDs. The student can take pictures or videos with a digital camera and download into PowerPoint, add music, and have complete digital photo album.