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![December brings about festive cheer, white lights, and a moment for art educators to reflect on our purpose, practices, and inclusivity. As kids, we may have made paper stockings with fluffy white cotton glued to the top with our art teachers. But do these types of artmaking experiences have a place in art classes today? […] The post Meaningful Artmaking Ideas That Have Nothing To Do With the Holidays appeared first on The Art of Education University.](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a0/c9/89/a0c989afb9df83234be6567835885ac0.jpg)
Meaningful Artmaking Ideas That Have Nothing To Do With the Holidays
December brings about festive cheer, white lights, and a moment for art educators to reflect on our purpose, practices, and inclusivity. As kids, we may have made paper stockings with fluffy white cotton glued to the top with our art teachers. But do these types of artmaking experiences have a place in art classes today? […] The post Meaningful Artmaking Ideas That Have Nothing To Do With the Holidays appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![By this point in the year, students have probably made quite a few pieces of artwork ranging from sketchbook exercises to fully realized pieces. You may already require your students to keep track of their artwork or store it in portfolios. If you are looking for a summative assessment that doesn’t feel like busywork, an […] The post How to Use End-of-Semester Online Portfolios to Measure Growth appeared first on The Art of Education University. Creative Thinking Skills, Summative Assessment, Specific Goals, Feeling Stuck, Art Challenge, Online Portfolio, Being Used, Artwork, Work Of Art](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/eb/ee/8a/ebee8a03db08a26a9c98879c720651e4.jpg)
How to Use End-of-Semester Online Portfolios to Measure Growth
By this point in the year, students have probably made quite a few pieces of artwork ranging from sketchbook exercises to fully realized pieces. You may already require your students to keep track of their artwork or store it in portfolios. If you are looking for a summative assessment that doesn’t feel like busywork, an […] The post How to Use End-of-Semester Online Portfolios to Measure Growth appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![The art room is naturally a place filled with high energy. Students are chatting, creating, and giggling. That’s what makes the art room so amazing! But, let’s be honest, sometimes the volume can get out of control. You can hardly hear the conversation of the students standing right in front of you. Rather than adding […] The post A Simple Strategy to Control Volume in the Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University. Art Classroom Decor, Art Classroom Management, Classroom Ideas, Behavior Management, Class Management, Classroom Resources, Future Classroom, Classroom Organization, Teacher Resources](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/97/6b/b7/976bb7bc1c472be3a2862c796021bd53.jpg)
A Simple Strategy to Control Volume in the Art Room
The art room is naturally a place filled with high energy. Students are chatting, creating, and giggling. That’s what makes the art room so amazing! But, let’s be honest, sometimes the volume can get out of control. You can hardly hear the conversation of the students standing right in front of you. Rather than adding […] The post A Simple Strategy to Control Volume in the Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![Keeping students motivated seems tougher than ever right now. Students are more unsettled than usual, and attention spans are at an all-time low. Perhaps projects feel shorter because students are rushing through their work. Maybe your students aren’t applying themselves as well as they could. You may also have noticed an uptick in mediocre projects. […] The post How to Mix Surrealism and Music to Engage Reluctant Learners appeared first on The Art of Education University. School Appropriate Songs, Intro To Art, Research Poster, Automatic Drawing, Creative Class, Local Bands, Art Curriculum, Losing A Dog, Jackson Pollock](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e9/ce/5f/e9ce5f753500533d3c188a1cf318a96e.jpg)
How to Mix Surrealism and Music to Engage Reluctant Learners
Keeping students motivated seems tougher than ever right now. Students are more unsettled than usual, and attention spans are at an all-time low. Perhaps projects feel shorter because students are rushing through their work. Maybe your students aren’t applying themselves as well as they could. You may also have noticed an uptick in mediocre projects. […] The post How to Mix Surrealism and Music to Engage Reluctant Learners appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![Chances are, if you ask your students what art is, many will say, “Drawing and painting.” Even when other adults or colleagues find out you teach art, their responses usually run along the lines of, “I can’t even draw a stick figure!” Drawing is the medium primarily associated with art, and sculpture is usually an […] The post 6 Ways Teaching Sculpture Creates Better Drawers in Your Classroom appeared first on The Art of Education University. 3d Art Projects, Sculpture Projects, Sculpture Art, Middle School Art, Art School, 8th Grade Art, Accordion Book, Stick Figures, Art Classroom](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/51/f9/d8/51f9d82ca41e79ef680747afefb870bf.jpg)
6 Ways Teaching Sculpture Creates Better Drawers in Your Classroom
Chances are, if you ask your students what art is, many will say, “Drawing and painting.” Even when other adults or colleagues find out you teach art, their responses usually run along the lines of, “I can’t even draw a stick figure!” Drawing is the medium primarily associated with art, and sculpture is usually an […] The post 6 Ways Teaching Sculpture Creates Better Drawers in Your Classroom appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![One of the best things about being an art teacher is that we get to work with all kinds of students. Students with different interests, abilities, and personalities all have the opportunity to flourish in the art room. However, the ways they learn and thrive might look starkly different from student to student. How often […] The post 5 Ways to Engage Introverts in the Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University. What Is An Introvert, Reflective Practice, Drawing Activities, Group Work, Student Work, Art Therapy, Flourish, 5 Ways, Opportunity](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/80/22/71/802271ff19b286f1a9d78de499e90992.jpg)
5 Ways to Engage Introverts in the Art Room
One of the best things about being an art teacher is that we get to work with all kinds of students. Students with different interests, abilities, and personalities all have the opportunity to flourish in the art room. However, the ways they learn and thrive might look starkly different from student to student. How often […] The post 5 Ways to Engage Introverts in the Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Being asked to shift your teaching practice from the classroom setting to at-home or eLearning is a challenge in itself. Not only do we have to take the time to learn new technologies, but we also have to find ways to simplify the art process so our students can […] The post 6 Art Activities that Require Minimal Supplies appeared first on The Art of Education University. Art Education Projects, High School Art Projects, Middle School Art, Art School, Homemade Chalk Paint, Art Assignments, Marker Paper, Drawing Activities, Art Classroom](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/57/70/cc/5770cc09b279298b3c18d1c179ecb306.jpg)
6 Art Activities that Require Minimal Supplies
Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Being asked to shift your teaching practice from the classroom setting to at-home or eLearning is a challenge in itself. Not only do we have to take the time to learn new technologies, but we also have to find ways to simplify the art process so our students can […] The post 6 Art Activities that Require Minimal Supplies appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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![We all hoped for a normal school year. After a summer break filled with fewer restrictions, gatherings with family and friends, dining out at restaurants, and enjoying recreational activities, our expectations for a more normal school year were renewed. However, many of the elements from the last school year have made another appearance. This time […] The post How to Navigate the Impact of Mixed-Masked Classes in the Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University. Normal School, Recreational Activities, Restaurants, University, Education, Dining, Friends, Summer, Room](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d9/e7/09/d9e7090c828693723c2f2589dbbce6d9.jpg)
How to Navigate the Impact of Mixed-Masked Classes in the Art Room
We all hoped for a normal school year. After a summer break filled with fewer restrictions, gatherings with family and friends, dining out at restaurants, and enjoying recreational activities, our expectations for a more normal school year were renewed. However, many of the elements from the last school year have made another appearance. This time […] The post How to Navigate the Impact of Mixed-Masked Classes in the Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University.
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