Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning (also known as PBL), is an approach that connects inquiry, solving real-world problems and meaningful hands-on experiences. This is a perfect opportunity to integrate the arts! But be careful - there's more to this than just fun projects. In this comprehensive area, you'll find everything you need to connect PBL and the arts with integrity. Want to learn more? Try our Project Based Learning in the Arts online class in our Accelerator membership and build a PBL lesson while getting 25 PD hours.
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Thumbnail Sketches Using Edmodo
One of my favorite uses of Edmodo for an arts integration project is a mini-research project, which I call a Thumbnail Sketches.
Strategies
Building Leadership in the Classroom
Building leadership in the classroom is an amazing way to really place responsibility, ownership, and accountability into the hands of the students.
Strategies
Core Music Anchor Standard 8
As part of our year-long series unpacking the Core Arts Standards for General Music, today we are looking at Core Music Anchor Standard 8!
Resources
Adding Play and Maker Education to the Equation
Play and Maker Education create such a natural intersection.
Educator PD
SparkChasers Podcast: Connecting to Your Creative Genius
In today's episode of SparkChasers, we're investigating how to find your creative genius and use it as the fuel to reignite your classroom.
Classroom Management
Art and Teaching for Transfer
Art and Teaching for Transfer - By having students express learning through art, they can foster minds that are flexible, critical and ready to express.
Classroom Management
Foolproof Ways to Add Music to Your Classroom
Here's 3 foolproof ways to add music to your classroom that can be modified for any classroom -- without needing any musical ability.
Strategies
Practicing Procedures: Part II
Practicing procedures are essential to the structure of the classroom.
Strategies
Rooted in Inquiry: Problem Based Learning
Implementation of Project and Problem Based Learning is rooted in inquiry, fidelity to standards, and aimed at authentic student engagement.
Educator PD
SparkChasers Podcast: Scared of Your Reflection?
For the creative process to be most effective, reflection is the crucial step.
Educator PD
5 Easy Elementary Art Integration Ideas
Need some elementary art integration ideas for your elementary school?
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