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=Asian Influences In Ceramics Collaboration=

==High school students from across the United States are collaborating using the art medium of ceramics. Students will create work and then formally share/present their work to partnering classes via video conference. The video conference will allow for students to gain experience in communicating the design and creative process of ceramics. Ceramic themes to be explored this fall semester include (but are not limited to):==

4. Yixing Tea Pots

 * Outcomes: || In addition to applicable individual state standards, learners may address the following national art standards:

Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes Using knowledge of structures and functions Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and culture Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines ||
 * Preparation Time Frame: || Prep time to be determined based on the ceramic project that collaborators agree on. ||
 * Methods and Activities: || Pre-activity: Lesson plans will be shared with collaborating partners. Plans will include activities for students to research and if possible create ceramic work of the chosen topic(s).

During the event: Sketching potential projects as other students present/introduce a new technique. Critiquing of student work by providing constructive feedback.

Post-activity: Completing sketched projects, post pictures of finished work and provide constructive feedback to participating students using www.edmodo.com ||
 * Responsibilities: || Teachers will complete the pre-conference activities with the students.

Students will prepare a 10 to 15 minute presentation that demonstrates topic(s) chosen. Students also will participate in group discussion.

Teachers will guide students to complete the post-conference activities. || Tentative Agenda: || 1- Sites will connect. Moderator will introduce the event to all participating and review basic videoconference etiquette. 2- Each site will briefly introduce themselves, state where they are calling from, and something they hope to gain by participating in today’s event. (2 or 3 minutes each) 3- Pocono Mountain East High School students will present chosen topic. (10 to 15 minutes) 4- Questions (3 to 5 minutes) 5- Collaborating school students will present on specific topic. (10 to 15 minutes) 6- Questions (3 to 5 minutes) 7- Closure. Moderator will close call with a question for each site to reflect upon and respond to via www.edmodo.com discussion board. (3 to five minutes) Event time will vary depending upon number of collaborating schools; can be as little as 50 minutes to as long as 90 minutes. ||
 * Video Conference