Images of Texan and Mexican cultures shared in a telecommunications partnership |
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| Authors: | Lauren Cifuentes Karen L Murphy |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education , Texas A&2. M University , College Station, TX 77843-4225 Phone: (409) 845 7806 E-mail: laurenc@tamu.edu |
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| Abstract: | Two classes in College Station, Texas and two classes in Mexico City shared artwork via telecommunications. In this arts‐based case study we asked: What cultural similarities and differences manifested themselves through children's artwork shared over geographic distances via videoconference? The cultural similarities and differences manifested through the children's art in the form of murals included the children's choices regarding (a) what to portray and (b) how to convey an artistic message. In addition, characteristics and communication styles of each school's culture were described through analyses of each mural's symbols, labels, and artistic style. |
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