Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Online Community

My professional online community is alaskateacher.org I chose to write about my involvement with this website as it has been an important tool in my quest for continuing my art teaching career in Alaska. I have posted my resume and cover letter on this website and in turn the website contacts me when there are open art teaching positions in Alaskan schools. It has proven to be extremely helpful in this time of job search in this fine state.
       Not only does the website contain a list of available art jobs but it contains a list of other teaching jobs open in case I would like to get certified in another subject and pursue a teaching career in history or even math. In addition to supplying a list of jobs that are available in the Alaska school districts, this website provides general information about Alaska,  links to Alaskan school districts, and information on getting certified in Alaska.
The website has contacted me with information on virtual job fairs and job chatting conferences. Any time I feel that I might not want to look for a job, I simply check my email, and there ATP is, reminding me that a job is right at my fingertips!
If by chance I do get a job in Alaska, the website contains incredibly helpful information regarding relocation, transportation in Alaska, shopping in Alaska, and what to bring. Since Alaska is such an incredibly diverse environment, it is very helpful to know that I can go to ATP and quickly find the information I am looking for regarding everything I ever needed to know about getting a job in Alaska.
Thank you ATP!

Important Websites and why?

http://www.naea-reston.org

This is my first website. It is the National Arts Education Association loaded with great resources including updates on art education, funding resources, art education resources including a link to many other resources on the web, lesson plans, and jobs in art education.

http://www.princetonal.com

This website is great for art lesson plans of all ages, I've used it a bunch this year!

http://www.artistsregister.com

I chose this website because it has an incredible list of resources of all contemporary art tools from supplies to events to schools. It also includes an artists page of whichever artists have registered on their website complete with their contact information and link to their website. It is a great tool for an artist.