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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. 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. Watch a tour of aMayan textile exhibitWhat is a huipil?
5. Watch a Mayan woman weave
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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/