Art classes are not always fun. They can even seem dull and tiring at times. Besides, as art classes are paper-based, there is a ton of work involved. Giving out homework, reviewing the artwork completed by students, and teaching kids how to draw is not easy. Therefore, you and your students should use an ActivPanel interactive display. It will allow you to move towards a paperless environment. Here are some of the fun art activities that you can do with an interactive display by ActivPanel that will make you realize just how amazing it is.
- Unleash the Potential of Whiteboard V2
ActivPanel interactive displays feature whiteboard software that allows you to get everything done. You can teach your students color theory, balance, harmony, proportion, and movement easily when you use it. All you need to do is grab the ActivPanel pen and draw on the board. Unlike a traditional marker that runs out of ink, you can continue to use the pen and forget about any awkward breaks.
By going digital, you no longer need to get your hands dirty when erasing the board. In order to erase, you just have to place your palm on the screen and drag it to the area that you want to clear. Moreover, you get to save the content like any other document.
- Share the Whiteboard
With an ActivPanel interactive display, you get to share your whiteboard with all your students. Everything that you create on the whiteboard can be saved as an image file or PDF and shared. You also get to pick things off where you left them to keep the art class going.
By sharing the whiteboard, you get to make the class more fun as students can easily access everything that you have covered and never have to worry about anything. You can upload the PDFs to Google Classroom or Google Drive and even record the entire lesson in high-quality. Students who have missed out on the class can simply view the recording to catch up.
- Ditch a Black Canvas
A blank canvas is the best option for an art class. This is why it makes sense to utilize an ActivPanel interactive display to change the background of the board to cover the topic or theme of the class. If you are teaching color theory, you can use a background that makes the chapter even easier to cover. You can even create a background of your choice by looking up images online.
- Art Tools 101
ActivPanel interactive displays are designed for teaching just about every subject. You can make the class more fun by taking advantage of the art tools 101. You can open the widget’s window to look for the right tool. You can simply draw the desired shape and the software will ensure that it looks perfect. Drawing shapes and coloring is made simple when you use the interactive display.
- Make Art Classes Competitive
A bit of competition is necessary to make your art class fun. You can turn to the team post feature to divide the board into different sections and get students to work at the same time to encourage them to perform their best. In addition to this, you can even set a timer to promote competition and get students to show their talent.
- Work and Show
Live stream your work to students using your smartphone or any other device to maintain the fun. You do not always need to draw on the board as you can simply connect your mobile to the interactive display and draw on a piece of paper. It will enable you to demonstrate a number of art topics. Similarly, your students can also show the class how they complete the work by connecting their phones to the interactive display and drawing.
- Bring Outside Help
In addition to the above, you can even use online tools during art class to make it more fun. You can connect the ActivPanel interactive display to YouTube and show your students how to draw and paint a variety of things. There are countless things that your students can watch.
- Use Kahoot to Make Quizzes Fun
Considered to be one of the most popular apps for teaching at the moment, Kahoot allows you to make quizzes and tests fun. You can download the app and let the ActivPanel interactive display do the rest. Students can take quizzes by connecting their devices and their answers will show on the screen. Students will compete to get the highest points.
Make the Change
There is no reason for you to use school materials. With ActivPanel interactive displays, the opportunities are endless. There is a lot that you can do with an interactive displays for education to make art lessons more fun. Besides, it would improve communication and make the class a lot safer.
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