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2. 2. Why use technology to teachthis topic? Although it may seem unusual to use technology for a culturaltopic like Mayan textiles, it is an art with a complicated process ofcreation. With the aid of technology, students can see andunderstand the process of weaving, collecting dyes, and muchmore. Seeing the fabric in motion is possible with videos, photos,and diagrams. Through media one can integrate themselves in theculture and see images of the streets and villages where thetextiles hang and the creators live. Images found on museumwebsites, wikispaces, or even Facebook give life to the beautifultapestries with information to accompany the item. Other toolson the internet for planning lessons, creating posters, and sharinginformation help the students get involved and share theirknowledge in a creative way!
3. 3. Internet Content The internet has a plethora of sources that will give students agreat interactive approach to textiles, their history, significance,and importance Online students can view museum exhibits like these: http://www.mintmuseum.org/art/exhibitions/detail/threads-of-identity-contemporary-maya-textiles http://vidasentretejidas.com/espanol.html Or watch videos of exhibits like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfMWHqZ9DsM
4. 4. Watch a tour of aMayan textile exhibitWhat is a huipil?
5. 5. Watch a Mayan woman weave
6. 6. Blog After a simple Google search of Mayan textile blogs so manyappeared, but this one provides a ton of information withnumerous posts about textiles and the surrounding geographicalarea http://ajourneythroughguatemala.blogspot.com/2010/05/colors-textures-and-aromas-of-san-pedro.html
7. 7. Internet Podcasts I could not find a podcast specifically about Mayan textiles, butthe Mayan calendar is a hot topic since 2011, here is a podcastcovering that subject, yet it gives greater insight to Mayan cultureas a whole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRsNlvJ9ow0
8. 8. Internet Resources The internet allows teachers and students to find so muchinformation if used properly. I could create a website, wikispace,twitter, or even Facebook page to communicate with students orpost educational materials. With ease to use interfaces I canorganize and categorize the topics in a fun way. Although wecannot travel to South America, there are virtual tours, images,videos, and more that immerse students into the culture andprovide a more full understanding of the content.
9. 9. Internet Resources 1 This article describes gives a background and detail to the exhibitionthat came to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago andexplains the cultureal evolctiona dn cahnges http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/theater/2007-03-31-1550691402_x.htm Another site provides easy to follow depictions of traditional dresses,sacred designs, and gives as background on the textiles in the Chiapasregion, at this museum site there are other sites, activities, and photos! http://www.smm.org/sln/ma/chiapas.html
10. 10. Internet Resources 2 This source shows the step by step process of dying and weaving rugsand other textiles http://www.galenfrysinger.com/dying_and_weaving.htm This museum has a photo archive that shows images of clothing andwhat the streets and towns of Guatemala look like http://www.museoixchel.org/departamentos/archivo-fotografico/galerias-de-la-fototeca/# Last but not least! This is my favorite most comprehensive site coveringidentity and prestige in Mayan Textiles along with related activities http://www.artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=185
11. 11. Inspiration DiagramThis diagram would be shown at the beginning of the lesson to show thestudents the learning progression and how all the topics connect, this visualwill help those visual learners in the class see the bigger picture and connect
12. 12. Teaching Materials 1 There are great resources on 4teacher.org, teach-nology.com, andproquest12.com I can make online quizzes, a variety of word games, and providestudents with online databases like proquest12 for further info andarticles Students could even chose a topic of Mayan culture like music,textiles, language and each present so that a fuller understanding ofthe culture can be presented.
13. 13. Teaching Materials 2 @ www.4teachers.org I found a variety of activities students canuse to present material they learned about the Mayans andtextiles In thinktank, kids can create an outline of topics to organize info In Web Poster Wizard, students can create their own posters orprojects and teachers can collaborate In kidsvid, kids can learn to script, edit, and create a video forsharing in class
14. 14. Subject- Specific Resource National Geographic Education provides a variety of videos,collections, images, and even activities with questions thataccompany lessons This link will take you to a video called Clues to Mayan Prosperitythere is background info, questions, further resources, andvocabulary to accompany it http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/clues-mayan-prosperity/?ar_a=1
15. 15. Uses of the Internet The internet can be used in so many ways to understand moreabout textiles and their significance in Mayan culture Search engines like Jstor, online databases, and educational appsare helpful to students and teachers alike Apps on edshelf like Discovery Education, lesson writer, and PBSteachers will help me create lesssons, find inspiration, andcollaborate with others on a variety of subjects
16. 16. Web 2.0 Mayan textiles are easily found on Facebook Ex: https://www.facebook.com/chip.morris.58/photos_albums On Twitter, access to pictures with detailed, first hand informationis awesome! Ex: https://twitter.com/tanamatales http://tanamatales.com/teotitlan-del-valle-surrounded-by-rugs-and-textiles/