ArtSite is a cloud computing app which means you can log in from anywhere with an Internet connection from your desktop computer, laptop, or tablet. However you’ll need the free app to access ArtSite from your iPad. Students only see the pages created by their teacher and classmates.

ArtSite starts off with over 200 Museum pages organized in 12 collections. Each page includes an image, description, and a few related project ideas. Delete or change the included pages to match your teaching style.

Teachers can create an unlimited number of Museum pages filled with free images and descriptions downloaded from museum websites, organized by any number of Art collections. Add project suggestions to inspire students.

In the Gallery, students become curators of your own art collections. They explore the ArtSite Museum, choose a work of art, and then write their own description or they can create Gallery pages beginning with a new work of art.

If the ArtBlog is activated, students can enter into a discussion about works of art on their Gallery pages. Teachers approve all comments before they are posted.

The Portfolio gives students the opportunity to display their studio art and writing. Students can upload thier own art images or teachers can upload images for them.

At the end of each year, teachers can save the best Portfolio pages to share with new students. Teachers can also change the featured artwork on the Portfolio search page. Search the Portfolio by academic year, class, and student.

Share worldwide art with ArtSearch, the ArtSite Internet search engine. It comes pre-loaded with a variety of worldwide museum websites and art resources. Teachers can add any number of web links organized by their choice of search categories. Teachers can also delete or change the included search categories and weblinks.

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