Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) was borne from a now-fabled performance that took place on March 30, 1958, in which Alvin Ailey and a group of young, black, modern dancers performed at the 92nd Street Young Men's Hebrew Association in New York City. The Company has since earned a reputation as one of America's most acclaimed international, cultural ambassadors. The site is very informative about the group and includes a video clip, the tour schedule, the educational outreach programs, and several biographies of key people in the Company such as Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, and Masazumi Chaya.
Type of Material:
This site is a resource object that contains no direct instruction, although several of the links provided are to instructional objects. It focuses exclusively on programs that are offered by the museums. There doesn't seem to be any links to resources; however, there are a few modestly priced materials for educators to purchase.
Technical Requirements:
This site itself is primarily text-based and requires no special plug-ins for the browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The author notes "Welcome to the website of the Fine Arts Museums of San Franscisco. Comprised of the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, we are the largest public arts institution in the City of San Franscisco and one of the largest aret museums in the United States." Consequently, this is a site that provides information about the role and function of these particular art museums.
Target Student Population:
There are selections for families, K-12 grade levels, college students, educators, and the general public.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
To use this site effectively, educators must be able to navigate to and within the site. Searching is done by selecting links or entering key words. Teaching experience would be helpful to understand and apply the contents,
but may not be necessary.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The Teacher Education Review Board awarded this site a 3.6 rating for Quality of Content. The editorial review members state that this site provides information and advertising on museum programs that are available to people withing diriving distance of San Francisco.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Provides an excellent resource as a virtual field trip with continuous updates and new displays.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Requires basic skills to navigate.
Concerns:
none
Creative Commons:
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