Polls in Arts Education

Nov 4, 2007

Do You Like Do Jigsaws Online?

Do you do your jigsaws online? Or do you still prefer to do the "real thing?"

I love digital jigsaws they are continually updated!
I often do jigsaws both offline an on
I hate doing jigsaws they frustrate me
I like online jigsaw interactive challenges
I haven't tried them but I will

Results of Do You Like Do Jigsaws Online? poll

Sep 28, 2007

Do You Learn Computing Easily?

When you learn a new programme such as MS Paint or Photoshop on the computer do you....

Read the manual and learn by following exercises
Just play with the tools until I become familiar
Pay to get a tutor
Avoid fancy programmes and stick to the basics
Watch tutoring videos/DVDs and learn a little a day

Results of Do You Learn Computing Easily? poll

Aug 18, 2007

Hand Made Presents

How do you feel when you receive a present that is hand made or an original creation made by your child ?

I am filled with love - delighted!
I am disappointed that it is not what I asked for?
I tell them quickly how they can improve their designs
I express my love for them and praise their handiwork
I find somewhere special to display it. (And keep it)

Results of Hand Made Presents poll

Jul 5, 2007

Arts Assessment

Do you think Art Assessment can be fair and serves a worthwhile purpose. Or do you think that Art Appreciation is relative and therefore Art should not be assessed at all?

Never Fair - I think Art is personal and should not be assessed.
Don't care - I don't know why you would want to assess it!
Fair - when expected outcomes are made clear from the start.
Not about being fair - teacher decideds the student provides!
It is in the eye of the beholder - what is fairness anyway?

Results of Arts Assessment poll

Mar 29, 2007

Do You Know Your Own Anthem?

Do you know the words to your own national anthem?

Yes, I know the whole thing
No, I don't have a clue

Results of Do You Know Your Own Anthem? poll

Feb 28, 2007

How Much Do You Practice?

How much practice time do you put in each week on your major instrument?

Four or more hours each week
Two to four hours each week
One to two hours each week
Less than one hour each week
I never practice

Results of How Much Do You Practice? poll

Jan 27, 2007

Music On The (Chopping) Block

Whether employed as a teacher, enrolled as a student, or active as a parent, have you seen a decline in the music programs at your school as a result of block scheduling?

I have seen the music program at my school decline
The music program has improved since moving to the block
Our music program has remained unchanged

Results of Music On The (Chopping) Block poll

Dec 24, 2006

Confidence On Stage

Do you have confidence when on stage? Public speaking, acting, singing, dancing. All of these activities require confidence and courage. How do you go when you are invited to do "it"?

Love it! I have been able to do 'it' since a child.
Hate it! Can't even bear to think about being ask to take part.
I have worked at it over the years and now do the best I can.
I feel the fear and do it any way.
I have to take each occasion on its own merits. I try.

Results of Confidence On Stage poll

Dec 10, 2006

A Physical Response To Music

Have you ever been physically or emotionally moved by a piece of classical music? Do you rate how good a piece of music is by whether it gives you goosebumps?

Yes
No

Results of A Physical Response To Music poll

Nov 10, 2006

Fresh or Canned?

How many times in the last six months have you enjoyed live music by professional musicians?

Six or more times
Two to five times
One time only
I can't remember the last time I saw a concert in person

Results of Fresh or Canned? poll

Oct 20, 2006

Community Of Learners

Do you feel that you are a part of a strong community of learners?

No. I feel that I work solo
Yes. My environment thrives with like minded, motivated others
? What's a community of learners?
Sigh!!! I would like it to be that way - but it doesn't happen
So So - We puddle along sometimes together sometimes isolated

Results of Community Of Learners poll

Oct 2, 2006

MP3 or Music CD?

Was the last piece of music you purchased for yourself bought online or in a brick and mortar music store?

The last piece of music I bought was purchased online.
The last piece of music I bought was from a music store.

Results of MP3 or Music CD? poll

Oct 1, 2006

Drawing As A Natural Language

Many people need to draw everyday for their job. Architects, Designers, Landscape Artists, Police Identikit Artists and the like. How confident are you about expressing yourself visually?

Very confident! I have always been good at drawing
I am scared of Art and Drawing in particular
I can draw if I have to and others know what I am saying
I can draw enough to get me up and running in Photoshop
I draw daily and no longer think about it. It is the way I talk

Results of Drawing As A Natural Language poll

Sep 2, 2006

Which Art Do You Enjoy Most?

Which is the Art that attracts you most? The one you would drop everything to attend?

Drama. Live Theatre.
Dance and Ballet
Music and Live Musicals.
Movie and Multimedia
Painting and Art Exhibitions

Results of Which Art Do You Enjoy Most? poll

Aug 19, 2006

Did You DCI This Summer?

The summer Drum Corps season has come to a close. Did you find a way to experience a DCI performance this summer? If not, will you watch the televised performance on ESPN2 this September?

I made it to at least one DCI performance & I loved it!
I made it to a performance but I don't see what the big deal is.
I didn't make it to a performance but will watch the ESPN2 show.
I just don't think I would enjoy any of it. DCI isn't my thing.

Results of Did You DCI This Summer? poll

Aug 9, 2006

Arts Education Worthwhile?

How worthwhile do you think an Arts Education is career wise?

Valuable but not worthwhile as a career orientation
Great there are fantastic career pathways stemming from the Arts
People do Arts when their choices are limited
Maths and Science are for people who want to go places
Choose whatever makes you happy - a good career will follow

Results of Arts Education Worthwhile? poll

Jul 14, 2006

Music or Noise?

Do you feel that the "music" that John Cage wrote is really music?

Cage was ahead of his time and I really appreciate his music
I guess you could call it music but I really don't like it
I don't think Cage's works are music at all
Cage was a famous mushroom expert too... Need I say more?

Results of Music or Noise? poll

May 31, 2006

Are You A Drum Corps Fan?

These days even ESPN has joined in promoting and televising the Summer Music Games put on by Drum Corps International each year. This so called "marching band on steroids," genre of music has gained quite a following. Are you one of the converts?

I need more... More!!! MORE!!!!
I've been to a DCI performance and really enjoyed it.
I've been to a DCI performance but it didn't really appeal to me
I've never been to a performance but want to go to one.
It's marching band... I hated it in high school and still do.

Results of Are You A Drum Corps Fan? poll

May 7, 2006

Who is your favorite Romantic Era Composer?

Of all the prolific and masterful composers associated with the Romantic Era, which is your favorite?

Beethoven
Brahms
Schumann
Tchaikovsky
Wagner

Results of Who is your favorite Romantic Era Composer? poll

Mar 26, 2006

Do You Speak The Language of Music?

In my profession I am used to seeing students young and old that profess to be able to play an instrument but don't read music. What do you think about this?

I play my instrument by ear and do not know how to read music.
I play an instrument but reading music is not important to me.
I play an instrument and find reading music holds me back.
I play an instrument and read music very well.

Results of Do You Speak The Language of Music? poll

Feb 24, 2006

What do you want to read about in this topic?

As my first duty as the new Music Appreciation writer here at Suite101 I want to know what my potential readers are interested in. Please pick from one of the following answers or send me a message at MusicAppreciation@suite101.com! What is your preferred genre of music?

Traditional (classical, instrumental, choral, folk)
Light Contemporary (Kenny G, Enya, etc.)
Jazz (Basie, Ellington, etc.)
Pop/R&B (Brittney Spears, Aerosmith, etc.)
Other

Results of What do you want to read about in this topic? poll