Technology Integrations

Technology Integrations with Art

I believe that technology is a powerful and essential tool in the art classroom. It helps students learn new skills, express themselves in diverse ways, and stay connected to the creative possibilities of today’s world. Digital tools can make art more accessible and exciting—especially for students drawn to graphic design, animation, video, or photography. It also allows them to share their work, receive feedback, and learn from a global community of artists.

My vision is to support students in becoming creative, confident thinkers who feel comfortable using both traditional and digital tools to bring their ideas to life. Over the years, I’ve gained experience in video, music, web production, and graphic design, promotions and social media skills. I have mostly taught formal art, yet I have taught digital art to older middle school students and see that I will be able to use technology in the future with interactive, and personalized lessons that use many forms of expression through technology.

I love the idea of showing students how they can use video tutorials, creative apps, and digital galleries to support their learning. From exploring art techniques and styles to discovering biographies of inspiring artists, students can carve unique creative paths that match their interests and strengths.

Technology also plays a vital role in supporting diverse learning needs. Whether through adaptive tools, alternative ways to create, or flexible formats for instruction, I aim to create

an inclusive classroom where all students—regardless of learning style or ability—can access meaningful, empowering artistic experiences. My goal is to use technology not just for skill-building, but as a way to support self-expression, confidence, and a lifelong love of creativity.

Teaching Art: Lifetime & Recent Art Education & Art Projects With Technology

Temple Beth Israel Phoenix, AZ 1972
Assistant Ceramics Teacher (Age 12)

Lake Austin Montessori Austin, TX 2002-2003 

Leadership Bully Safe Training - Kindergarten

Developed & Taught as an After School Program - ADHD Empowerment - Art + Creative Play

Learning Adventure School San Diego, CA 2004–2005
CoCreative Arts & Communications - K-9 Grade 6-9th worked with students in Digital Media.
Developed and taught art integrated with interpersonal communication skills & inner motivation. “Empowerment and Community Building Tools” that allowed the school to transform through Friendship Communications skills. During the year we saw the positive results in the students becoming better learners and asking for help when needed,

with older students offering spontaneous organic Peer Counseling and Peer Tutoring.

Introducing: "The Friendship Circle & Peace Bench" Protocol & Play Acting -

Improvisational Community Building  - Interpersonal Art Therapy with Friends

Inner Light Ministry Soquel, CA - Age 6-12 2009-2011

Art Teacher (Also taught Qigong Sound Healing to all ages.)

Alternative Family Education - Santa Cruz, CA (Homeschooling Co-op) 2012

Taught: Chinese Art & Qigong

CoCreative Arts Sound Healing Studio - 17th Ave. Studios - Santa Cruz, CA  2016-2018

Art Mentor/Classes

Produced Art Shows: Flower Offerings, Yogadancers, Mixed Media Flow

Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA 2017-2023

Student/TA for Beginning Drawing with her Mentor Teacher Tobin Keller

supporting her in organizing 2 Art Shows: Cabrillo Artist Activist Shows 2018 & 2019

Developed & Performed - Performance Art/Art Instillation:

Get2KnowU-Interactive Art For Authentic Discovery 2020

Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA Degrees Earned

Earned 3 AAs in Art Studio: Painting, Ceramics, and Art Photography 2020

AA in Communication Studies & Health Science 2021

AA in Art History and AS in Kinesthetic Wellness

(focusing on Yoga - 45 yr practice) 2022

5 Certificates in: Social Media For Biz, Visuals for Biz, Digital Photography, Moving Images (Video Production), Communications.

Hawaiian Sanctuary

  CoCreative Arts Mentoring - Photography Storytelling:

Anora Dreaming Awake 2022

Completed during lockdown: 7 Degrees, 5 Certificates all 4.0! 2023

Beach Art During Lockdown: Poetry, Art, and Photos by Aliah Selah

Mixed Media Art work: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, & Screen Printing, was inspired from working with Cabrillo College Art Mentor Teacher Tobin Keller - who for 7 years supported me in all these mediums. He also supported me in organizing 2 Cabrillo Artist Activist Showcases and encouraged me to do my own Performance Art/Art Instillation:

Get2KnowU-Interactive Art For Authentic Discovery that is in preproduction as an App.

Milan Art Institute - Mastery Program: I see how my mentor art teacher Tobin Keller, masterfully taught me all the parts to prepare me for their Mastery Program. His childlike curious creative spark has been taken further. Milan Art Institute teaches Mixed Media Abstract Realism Impressionistic Visionary Painting - Oils, Acrylics, Drawing, & Marketing your art through social media in an authentic way that build your style that is your brand.

They encourage technology in the art process, offer online courses & teach free on YouTube.

Atelier Dojo is where I am part of a community of artists focusing on Figurative Live drawing and painting with a weekly Open Studio and classes.

Currently: Academy Of Art University San Francisco, CA

Earning MA In Art Education Graduating 2027

Aliah Selah Art Portfolio

Inspired by how many textures there are in nature.

As we look closely at the many textures that trees offer us, we are inspired to add textures to our art. Walking in the greenbelt, I am filled with all the inspiration that nature gives us. And the many textures that are all around us in nature and especially trees. Experimental Art Video by Aliah Selah.

CoCreative Connections with Aliah Selah The Trust The Painting Process method is birthing a series about letting go and allowing art to be made through us - cocreatively - with the universe. As we do - we find our whole life heals and becomes a cocreative work of art.

• The finished painting above “Dreamtime Vision Seeker” is s breakthrough painting that came through when I studied the "Trust The Painting" method with the brilliant painter - Vajra (www.altaroftheheart.com).

A gift from the universe in Hawaii, that quantum leaped my painting.

I am so grateful for this magical place that opened up my cocreativity.

• And thanks to my Art Mentor - Tobin Keller for inspiring me with his wisdom and big heart that embraced my cocreative spirit. He has inspired me to become an art teacher - like him - healing hearts with art.

• And special thanks to the Academy of Art University Art Education Department where I am earning my masters. They support and empower me to continue with: "CoCreative Connections with Aliah Selah" - where I will offer my insights and passions about how cocreativity heals us.

"Where Light Shines." music & video short by Aliah Selah, "Koin's Writing Vision - Our Light Shines

This is a music video short... that showcases my dear friend Koin and her vision to be a writer. To have a way to make her mark on the world and see how her light shines to many to see more into their low lives because of your ideas. I am holding that space for her. I wrote this music as a song that would be a good background for dancing, running, driving, making love... and now I offer it to this brave soul to find her light and offer a way for it to shine. "Where Light Shines" honors how love leads us to allow our light to shine.

Transform Your Worldview with CoCreative Connections Safety

A.W.A.R.E. Developed by Aliah Selah

Standards for Referring Students to Appropriate Digital Resources

To help students evaluate digital resources effectively, I came up with  The A.W.A.R.E. framework, which emphasizes key criteria for assessing information:

* Authority: Identify the author or organization responsible for the content. Determine if they are reputable and have the necessary expertise.

* When: Check the publication date to ensure the information is current and relevant to your topic and focus on the purpose that you are gathering the information about.

* Accuracy: Verify that the information is supported by evidence, free from errors, and can be cross-referenced with other reliable sources.

* Relevance: Ensure the content aligns with your research needs and is appropriate for your audience.

* Expertise: Assess the credentials and qualifications of the author or organization to determine their level of expertise on the subject matter. 

By teaching students to be A.W.A.R.E., you equip them with a straightforward tool to critically assess the quality and reliability of digital resources.  This framework is adapted from various evaluation methods, such as the CRAAP Test, which stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. (guides.lib.uchicago.edu)