We often think of teenagers, as well as adults, standing awkwardly in front of their phone trying to get the perfect shot. A selfie is defined as a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smartphone, and shared on social media. Thinking about our student population and their obsession with technology (as well as themselves), I thought, why not make a lesson out of this?
Art teachers highlight the value of art interpretation and art criticism in their curriculum. High-school students use birdhouses as any entry point for narrating their personal journeys; elementary students incorporate famous artists into their selfies; middle-school students use water-soluble oils for the first time; and more.
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