Strategies
Summer Reflection: Arts Integration, Theatre and a Mini-Me
Teaching artists can make things fun for students, but more importantly, they teach important lessons on so many different levels.
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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Educator PD
Phenomenal Free Teacher Professional Development
EdCamps are relatively new but they are a fantastic way to get some free teacher professional development during your downtime in the summer months!
Curriculum
Aboriginal Watershed STEAM Lesson
In the Aboriginal Watershed STEAM lesson, middle school students are exploring both the rich, cultural heritage and significance of Aboriginal Art and their local watersheds.
Student Groups
Are We Meeting the PD Needs of Our Teacher Leaders?
Just like we tend to use advanced students for helping others instead of providing quality acceleration or enrichment, we have to be careful we don't rely on teacher-leaders for leading as their only form of professional development.
Educator PD
Professional Development through the 5 Senses
Teachers must be permitted to experience the arts through their five senses.
Organization
Tips from an Art Teacher: Making Classroom Posters Better
Teachers and students want their projects to look good but are not always sure where to start or how to make that happen.
Resources
8 Steps to Effective Professional Development
Time and repetition. Add to that support and collaboration and you have a winning recipe for effective professional development.
Advocacy
How to Develop a Good Social Media Strategy for Your Classroom
Do you want to promote your classroom on social media?
Student Groups
The Amazing Race: Arts Integration Style
All it took was this one fun and relevant arts Integration professional development session.
Resources
3D Paper Sculpture Creatures
It is no secret that students light up with excitement every time they are able to create a sculpture.
Educator PD
Knowing is Growing: The Need for Professional Development
It's no secret that our world is changing quickly.
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