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Best STEAM Websites and Apps in 2018
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Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and educational consultant with over 12 years of experience teaching both visual art and regular education. Her career has been driven by the power of the arts to reach all learners. She is a published author and frequent speaker/presenter at education conferences. Amanda was named the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi in 2016 and received the Arts Integration Service Award from the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative (Mississippi Arts Commission) in 2015. She holds an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a coach for The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every student in America has access to a high-quality arts-based education. She blogs at partyintheartroom.com.
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Educator PD
Fostering Curiosity and Imagination
There are so many ways classroom teachers can integrate creative arts-based strategies in the classroom, which will foster their students’ curiosity.
Classroom Management
Make Every Minute Count
The end of the year is a stressful time for students and teachers alike.
Educator PD
How to TAKE IT UP A NOTCH with Self-Portraits
In this episode, you'll see why and how you can use self-portraits on a deeper level with students.
Educator PD
Building Musical Phrases Through Math
You don't need to reinvent the wheel to integrate the arts.
Assessment
Student Portfolios as Integrated Assessments
Integrated assessments through student portfolios, teachers can not only save time, but in many cases can also produce more valid assessment results.
Organization
Collaborative Planning Framework
The purpose of collaborative planning in arts integration is to work together across content and arts areas in order to analyze student strengths and challenges.
Assessment
Visualizing Student Growth
Just as with anything, as we work on accomplishing a goal, it is difficult to remember where we began.
Educator PD
PBL and Arts Integration at its Best
There is no doubt that PBL (Project-based Learning) is a hot topic in the world of education these days.
Organization
Arts Integration and STEAM Implementation Guide
Need some ideas for a STEAM implementation plan for your school?
Assessment
Grading Expectations
Assessing peers is usually not an easy task. Add in artwork and you'll have a lot of "deer in the headlight" looks!
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