Artwork © Christopher Martin
Chris Martin
Chris Martin has been an art teacher since 1997 and an instructor at the high school since 1998. He received an M.Ed in Educational Strategies from Wilkes University, a B.S. in Art Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a B.F.A. in Drawing from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his art classes, Mr. Martin is a member of the Greyhound Foundation Arts Committee, is co-advisor to the National Art Honor Society, and is the advisor of the Social Activism Club. In 2012, he was nominated for the WGAL/Rotary Teacher Impact Award which honors excellence among Susquehanna Valley educators. Mr. Martin came to the district in 1997.
Outside of school, Mr. Martin is a freelance graphic designer and artist, works in set design for amateur productions, and conducts camps and workshops in set design and children’s art.
Outside of school, Mr. Martin is a freelance graphic designer and artist, works in set design for amateur productions, and conducts camps and workshops in set design and children’s art.
EMAIL: chris.martin@ship.k12.pa.us (response within 24 hours)
PHONE: (717) 530-2730 ext. 9319 (please leave message for a response within 24 hours)
PHONE: (717) 530-2730 ext. 9319 (please leave message for a response within 24 hours)
Mr. Martin's Courses- Marking period 1, 2017-2018
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mr. martin's Cellphone policy
My art class is a Cellphone Free Classroom. Most of the time, cellphones are expected to be out of sight. In some cases, they are collected at the beginning of class and are kept in a safe area for the duration of the class. Students should expect that they may be asked to surrender their cellphones at the beginning of class.
On occasion, cellphones and other connected devices may play a very important role in the classroom. Some classes may blog or use internet-connected devices for research, photos, etc. Those times will be clearly defined for students and iPads, computers, or other appropriate devices will be made available for those who would prefer to use school equipment instead of their own.
Why is this policy in effect?
Cellphones have been proven to be a distraction in class, can be used to pass inappropriate information, and can be a forum for cyberbullying. In an informal experiment in art rooms in 2015, classes where cell phones were collected saw students with more time on-task and work that was of generally higher quality than in similar classrooms in which cellphones were not collected. The “Cellphone Free Classroom” policy is in place for the good of the classroom environment and to achieve the highest quality learning for every student. Most students did not find the policy to be a problem after the first couple of days. Please note, too, that this policy may not be in place with other teachers either within or outside the art department. Teachers set their own classroom rules.
On occasion, cellphones and other connected devices may play a very important role in the classroom. Some classes may blog or use internet-connected devices for research, photos, etc. Those times will be clearly defined for students and iPads, computers, or other appropriate devices will be made available for those who would prefer to use school equipment instead of their own.
Why is this policy in effect?
Cellphones have been proven to be a distraction in class, can be used to pass inappropriate information, and can be a forum for cyberbullying. In an informal experiment in art rooms in 2015, classes where cell phones were collected saw students with more time on-task and work that was of generally higher quality than in similar classrooms in which cellphones were not collected. The “Cellphone Free Classroom” policy is in place for the good of the classroom environment and to achieve the highest quality learning for every student. Most students did not find the policy to be a problem after the first couple of days. Please note, too, that this policy may not be in place with other teachers either within or outside the art department. Teachers set their own classroom rules.
