How Welcome Videos Create an Environment of Connection and Belonging in Your Classroom
As educators, one of our greatest joys lies in welcoming a new group of students into our classrooms each semester. We strive to create an environment where they feel inspired, supported, and ready to embark on a journey of creative exploration. But how can we make that initial connection before they even step foot in our classrooms? The answer lies in the power of welcome videos.
The Art of Stepping Back
Are you looking to create a more vibrant and creative atmosphere in your classroom? This blog post is about the power of giving students the space to solve creative problems on their own. Discover how this approach can empower your students, foster independence, and ignite their passion for art.
Curriculum Development: Deciding What To Teach
For teaching artists, curriculum design, one of the most challenging aspects of teaching, can also be one of the most rewarding.
How to Tutor on Wyzant
Online tutoring can be an enriching and rewarding experience for students and tutors alike. Here is how to get started as a tutor on Wyzant.
Letter Writing: An Expression of Respect for Your Art Students
Letter writing is a simple and effective way to show respect and care for your students, while boosting engagement in your class. Whether you are working with little ones, older kids or adults, you can brighten someone’s day with a simple note acknowledging their efforts.
6 Ways To Find New Students For Your Art Classes
If your business offers Art classes, you know that finding students is a top priority. These ideas will help you innovate and attract more students so your business can thrive.
Landscape Painting Art Lesson Plan with Literacy Connections
This free art lesson plan with literacy connections is great for early childhood. Explore a Vincent Van Gogh landscape with your students, and make an original work of art.
Adjunct Professor Survival Guide
If you have ever considered being an adjunct professor, or are looking for tips on how to thrive as an adjunct, this article is for you.
How to Talk About Art with Kids and Adults
Use these tips for talking to kids and adults about art.
Benefits of Explorative Sculpture for Young Children
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What Is It Like Teaching Art?
What it’s really like teaching art.
Building Confidence as a New Teacher
Tips for new or young teachers working to build their confidence.
Teacher as Host
If we think of our teaching role as that of a host, we can begin to consider ways to make sure our students are at ease and nourished intellectually when in our care.
Quick Tips for Effectively Teaching Undergraduates Online
Teaching online can be fun and exciting, whether you use traditional methods or more experimental techniques. Learn more here!
Boosting Engagement With Interactive Writing in the Classroom
Boost engagement in your classroom with this simple interactive writing activity.
Why MoMA’s Massive Online Open Courses are a Must for Anyone Teaching Art (available on Coursera)
The Museum of Modern Art’s MOOCs (massive open online courses), like Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art, are essential for anyone teaching art to grades Pre-K-12, and the ones I have taken have even provided useful tools that I have brought into my courses with undergraduates. In these courses, I have learned techniques for making lectures more conversational, as well as how to engage students through play.
Reading Reflection: ‘Point and Line to Plane’ by Wassily Kandinsky
Over Winter break this year, I read a classic in the field of 2D Design and composition —- Point and Line to Plane by Wassily Kandinsky. The book provides a fantastic entry point into deeper ways of thinking about painting and drawing. Read on to see my ideas for incorporating Kandinsky’s teachings into my own classes.
Reinforcing Learning in Higher Ed: Post-Session Summaries
After class, try sending summaries of the session to your students. These summaries can take on a variety of forms.
Maintaining an Active Studio Practice as a Teaching Artist
The best thing you can do is make your art.
10 Engaging Ways to Introduce Value Scales to Students of Any Age
An effective introduction to the concept of value provides a solid starting point to learn the basics of Drawing, Painting, Photography, and more. It also gives us better insight into works from Art History and allows us to appreciate the efforts and skills of artists.