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Capturing Architecture Past & Present Grant Narrative Many school districts throughout the country spend thousands of
dollars each year funding technology efforts. Although teachers receive
and embrace the new technology, the challenge then becomes how best to
integrate the technology into the classroom. Our collaborative project,
“Capturing Architecture Past and Present” attempted to infuse our
classroom at Holliston High School with the latest digital equipment and
technology while also adding the experience of demonstrating to students
how that technology is used in the “real” world. Specifically, we
were fortunate to receive funding from the No
Child Left Behind, Enhancing Education Through Technology (E2T2)-Title
IID Program, which enabled Holliston and Framingham High Schools to purchase digital
cameras, tripods, color printers, paper as well as hire Framingham based
photographer, Lynne Damianos as an Artist-in-Residence. Lynne’s
expertise and time proved invaluable as a learning experience for the teacher, and more importantly, for the students as well. Additionally,
through Lynne’s connections in the industry, the students attended a
lecture by a local architect that provided insight into how to
“look” at buildings. The project we
worked on the entire fall term consisted of photographing new and
historic architecture in Holliston during a one-day field trip. Back in
the classroom, the students edited their photos, then enhanced and
manipulated them using the photography and graphic design
industry-standard software program, Photoshop. Lynne assisted with
critiquing the photos, and providing technical assistance and moral
support. The final culmination of the project consists of several
handmade books of the photos, an exhibit in the Holliston High
School’s Art Gallery, and presentations to educators i.e. the National
Art Education Association, the Department of Education and a
professional development workshop to be held this summer. |