I choose five RSS feeds that would help me get involved with the art educators communities, as well as have updates to the latest news in my profession. The five RSS feeds I choose are 21st Century Learning, Art 21 Blogs, Art Educators 2.0 Blogs, Digital Art Education, MOCA and SCAD upcoming events.
I feel that all of these RSS feeds will enhance my profession as an art educator of visual communications K-12. The RSS Feeds bring the latest working knowledge to my attention, rather than spending the extra time to research. I can then apply my new acquired knowledge to my profession immediately. The visual arts field is constantly upgrading and by establishing these RSS feeds allows me to know thee the latest technology and new teaching methods to apply directly to my teaching. by reading up on the latest developments and discussions, blogs or issues in a community setting, like 21st Century Learning, Art 21 Blogs, Art Educators 2.0 Blogs, and Digital Art Education gives me instant feedback and a sense of belonging to the art educators world. It will help me be innovative and motivated to try new techniques through other art educators into my classrooms.
The RSS feeds like, MOCA and SCAD will help me further my professional career as an art educator. I am able to bring the latest knowledge about the arts and share new and innovative ideas with my high school students from a university or college level. The information that these RSS feeds give, helps my profession develop a strong curriculum that is appropriate for the college they want to attend. These RSS feeds save me time because they are sent to me and I do not have to go search for them, I can then concentrate on making new and creative lesson plans for all levels I teach. Its establishing a new art educators community; where I can discuss, develop and contribute my ideas to a profession I love.
