Bloom\u27s Taxonomy for Art History. Blending A Skills-Based Approach into The Traditional Introductory Survey

The large-enrollment, lecture-based introductory survey still forms an essential part of art history curricula, particularly at public institutions of higher learning, despite recognition of some of its pedagogical drawbacks. This paper lays out the advantages of a blended model, one that adds student-centered activities in the form of team-based learning to the traditional lecture format. Bloom’s taxonomy, translated for art history, became the logical framework for the types of activities and learning outcomes developed using team-based learning in this blended approach

Introduction to Teaching Art History with New Technology: Reflections and Case Studies

This book documents some of the changes that have occurred in the teaching of art history in the last decade. It provides both a history and an analysis of the increasing number of computer-based tools now at the disposal of art historians. It was prompted by the dearth not only of readily accessible information about teaching art history with new technologies,1 but of pedagogical literature for art history in general.

Boosting Your Course with Open Education Resources

Join faculty members in a moderated discussion about planning for and using online education materials as alternatives to high-cost textbooks in a variety of disciplines. The moderators represent faculty who have received campus Open Education Initiative grants funded by the Provost’s Office and the University Libraries