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Through the Lens of a Community Partner
Building an arts program with a community partner isn't easy but it will provide an increase in engagement for your kids and increase your joy of teaching!
Flipped Classroom
Have you explored the flipped classroom model yet? In this approach, students review instruction at home (usually using pre-recorded videos from teachers) and use class time to work on their projects. This can be particularly engaging when used with Arts Integration and STEAM. Use these resources to help you with the flip!
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Different Views, Same Names with Matt Weimann and Matt Cockrell
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You might not always think it, but mistakes and creativity go hand-in-hand.
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Creating Meaningful Conversation Around Artwork with Trevor Bryan
Join Matt and Laura as they chat with Trevor Bryan, author of the Art of Comprehension, about bringing the arts into the classroom and fostering meaningful conversations around art.
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Where has creativity in the classroom gone? Join Matt and Laura as they explore creativity and curriculum slams with Curriculum Content Specialist Michelle Ridlen.
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The Value of Effective Communication
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Differentiating instruction is crucial in order to meet the needs of each individual learner but many teachers feel they cannot possibly add one more thing to their plate.
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Connecting with Class with Matthew Weimann
Join teacher Matthew Weimann and Team Grundler as they chat about how to make something from nothing and how to connect creativity across all classrooms.
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