it’s iNavis… the teacher technologist

Each year the Upper Primary school produces an Art and Literary magazine. It’s new this year. well kind-of new. We’ve gone electronic. In so doing, we now call it the eZine. This is actually the fourth edition of Upper Primary’s Art and Literary Magazine.

In moving to the digital format, we have created some controversy among the students. In the past the cover was a piece of work completed by a student. It was always a surprise and celebrated event when the colorful hard copy was rolled out. There was great excitement and anticipation of whose a work would be chosen for the cover. A second part of the anticipation was wondering whose piece would be published. It was always a surprise.

With the new eZine, every student in Upper Primary was to select piece of writing and artwork showcased for the worldwide audience to enjoy. The element of surprise was absent, the joy of knowing one’s work would be published was exciting for each student.

I like the new look, it was created by high school students. There was a limited choice for art work this year since the roll out was only a few weeks ago. However, next year should be even greater and better.

So what’s better … celebrate everyone’s best [which might not be as good] or celebrate the best of the best?

~ by dcnavis on June 2, 2008. Tagged: eZine