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Getting Better with AI
Sometimes I can’t decide whether implementing Arts Integration (AI) in our classrooms is better for the student or for the teacher!
Professional Development
All teachers need professional development. Why not make it meaningful to your individual teaching practice? In this area, you'll find a wide variety of ways you can keep your own creative juices flowing. Be sure to dig into the subtopics for more specific PD opportunities.
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Building a Stand Out Resume
Nothing can help you get your foot in the door with a new job better, than a superb resume!
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Live and In Person! The Transcendence of Experiencing Live Art
That night I was reminded how incredibly powerful it can be not only to experience live art being performed, how powerful and inspiring it is.
Strategies
Make Use Of Museums: Take a Gallery Walk!
I have gotten some of my very best arts integration lessons ideas from visiting art museums.
Strategies
Through Which Lens are You Looking?
Ideally, when teaching an Arts Integrated lesson, you are looking through lens at the same time for the art and for your other focus content area.
Educator PD
The Art of Summarizing
Noticing how well Arts Integration strategies support Common Core: they actually fit like a glove!
Strategies
Actor’s Toolbox Script
Today, we're sharing a script that you can use with students as you move through the Actor’s Toolbox.
Educator PD
Jumpstart Your Lessons with Artful Thinking
Teaching with the Artful Thinking routines is my #1 go-to technique for engaging and motivating students and for jumpstarting an arts integration lesson.
Student Groups
Arts Integration: A Way to Reach All Learners
Integrating the arts into my teaching was a powerful and effective way to reach all learners, especially those who were not successful.
Educator PD
It’s All About (Brain) Connections!
Learning through the arts helps students make stronger and more significant cognitive connections.
Assessment
The Art of Data
For today's free Friday, we're offering you a framework that addresses these questions and can help you facilitate connections of the art of data.
Assessment
Are Your Assessments Aligned?
If we go through the assessment alignment process, we are ensuring that we're choosing assessments that are measuring the standards.
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