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April 2008
Theme: Investigation

Editor's Comments: Investigation by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: Keeping Up with Technology--A Guide to Web 2.0 Guides by Craig Roland

Demonstrating Content Knowledge • by Pam Stephens • Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Mexican Amate Paintings • A lesson plan from the article by Patricia Sigala and Aurelia Gomez

Mod Pods: Designs for Living • by Nancy Walkup • Teaching with a big idea.

Teacher-Student Portfolio • Art by Lori Stevens and Samantha Francis

Teaching Measurement Through Technology • by Jessica Nickerson Creating a step-by-step aid to student understanding.
Download the PowerPoint presentation.

 

March 2008
Theme: Expression

Editor's Comments: Expression by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online:Get Creative with Creative Commons by Craig Roland

All Students Deserve Art • by Helen Goren Shafton • Meeting Individual Needs

Demonstrating Professional Knowledge • by Pam Stephens • Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Three-Dimensional Cubist Musicians • by Marel Sitron Reinterpreting a Picasso painting as sculpture.

Teacher-Student Portfolio • Art by Scott Cantrell and Will Pierce

Visual Analogs, Part II • by Faith Jessup, Lisa Lipscomb, and Ricardo Ramirez Challenging sequential art problems.

Why Go to the NAEA Conference? • by Jessica Bradley, Jessica Davis, Tara Nunimaker, and Erika Tsouras Musings of pre-service art teachers.

 

February 2008
Theme: Meaning

Editor's Comments: Meaning by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: Finding Meaning in Contemporary Art by Craig Roland

Big Ideas in Art • A unit plan from the article "Big Ideas in Art" by Kathleen Day. Click here to see a completed example!

Modern Art and the Kindergartner • by Adetty Perez Miles • An artist depicts experiential learning through play.

Developing a Positive and Enthusiastic Classroom Environment• by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Looking to the Future of Art Education • by Ken Vieth • Reflections on the responsibilities of art teachers.

Teacher-Student Portfolio • Art by Patrick Crouch and Daniel Kanu • NEW online feature!

Windows on My World • by Lou Ann Vidmar Repurposing windows as art.

 

January 2008
Theme: Play

Editor's Comments: Play by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: Playing With Art and Technology by Craig Roland

ASCII Art • More examples of ASCII art from "The Art of ASCII" by Catherine Chant.

Being Courteous and Tactful • by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Line Art • More examples of Picasso-inspired line art from "One-Liners" by Nan Hathaway.

Playing Around Underground • by Bill Yarborough Drawing underground wonderlands.

Multicultural Mask Extravaganza • Learn how to make amazing masks with these step-by-step photos from the article by Beth Hubbert.

Toys R Art • by Martha Savage Playing around with designer vinyl.

Toys on Vacation • by Marcia Scurfield Incorporating toys as subject matter.

 

December 2007
Theme: Empathy

Editor's Comments: Empathy by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: Social Action Projects by Craig Roland

Paws for Art • by Gaye Green Animals as the focus for arts-based service learning.

The A4E Program • by Robert Masla A school's successful after-school art program.

Being Proactive and Punctual by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Successful Teachers Practice Perpetual Learning • A slideshow from SchoolArts trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photographs by Marisa Main.

Animations in a Flash • by Ryan Patton. Students create their own animations at the Smithsonian. Click the links below to see animations from this lesson!
"Cows"
"Sea Movie"
"Spider Pig"
"The King's Mistake"
"Planet of the Grapes"
"Jim Bind 3"

 

November 2007
Theme: Symphony

Editor's Comments: Symphony by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: A Symphony of Sites by Craig Roland

Papel Picado by Nancy Walkup A lesson plan inspired by SchoolArts' trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. SchoolArts supplement!
Pointers for Effective Communication by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide
Shape and Substance • by Nancy Mollhagen. Rethinking
the leaf
.
The Art of Sound • by Rebecca Arkenberg. Exploring the structure of musical instruments.

 

October 2007
Theme: Story

Editor's Comments: Story by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: The Art of Digital Storytelling by Craig Roland

The Empty Bowls Project by Lisa Blackburn and John Hartom An opportunity to make ceramic bowls to fight hunger.

Appropriate Dress and Appearance by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Lesson for Hmong Storycloths A studio extension from the article by Rebecca Arkenberg.

Lesson for Flat Pack Toy Design A studio lesson and project template from the article by Brian Hutcheson.

Narrative Scrolls Based on Patuas from India A studio extension from "A Village of Painters" by Aurelia Gomez.

 

August/September 2007
Theme: Design

Editor's Comments: Design by Nancy Walkup

ArtEd Online: Design Resources on the Web by Craig Roland

Visual Analogs by Faith Jessup, Lisa Lipscomb, and Ricardo Ramirez Teacher collaboration on challenging sequential art problems.

Transitioning from Student to Teacher by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Art A to Z Printable project example from the article by
Roxanne M. Holonitch
.

Story Collages A lesson inspired by Zolo toys.

Design, Culture, and Aesthetics Come Together More photographs from the article by Pamela Crockett.

Art Dioramas More examples of student art from the article by Shannon Sweny Stephens.

Oops, I Almost Missed an Opportunity to Educate! Sample art portfolio letter from the article by Catherine Ibanez.

 

Online Articles 2006-2007
A Combo Platter of TAB and DBAE by Stephanie Corder August/September 2006

A Fitting Celebration by Janet Payne April 2007.

An Insider's Guide to New York City • by Rebecca Arkenberg • March 2007

Andrew's Art • by Susuan Striker • August/September 2006

ArtEd Online: Artist Trading Cards by Craig Roland • August/September 2006

ArtEd Online: New Web Tools You Can Use by Craig Roland April 2007.

ArtEd Online: Online Guide to the New York City Art Scene by Craig Roland March 2007

ArtEd Online: Online Resources for Interpreting Art by Craig Roland February 2007

ArtEd Online: Podcasting for Art Teachers by Craig RolandOctober 2006

ArtEd Online: Try Open-Source Software • by Craig Roland

ArtEd Online: Using Digital Archives as Classroom Resources by Craig Roland November 2006

Banksy: Guerilla Tactics in the Art Museum by Rebecca Arkenberg • February 2007

Bold Strokes of the Keyboard by Gary Kohl • October 2006

Building Fences by Pam Stephens • Student-Teacher Survival Guide • August/September 2006

Designer Desserts by Debra Sweeney• February 2007

Diversity in the Artroom by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide

Drawing With Scissors by Nancy Walkup • August/September 2006

Editor's Comment: Foundations by Nancy WalkupAugust/September 2006

Editor's Comments: Integration by Nancy Walkup March 2007

Editor's Comments: Metamorphosis • by Nancy Walkup

Editor's Comments: Of Immigrants and Natives by Nancy WalkupOctober 2006

Editor's Comments: Perspectives by Nancy Walkup November 2006

Editor's Comments: Synergy by Nancy Walkup April 2007.

Editor's Comments: Visual Culture by Nancy Walkup February 2007

Finish My Drawing by Kay Adamson • January 2007

Framing A Response by Rhonda Sherrill April 2007.

Handout from Making Connections with Graphic Organizers by Pam StephensApril 2007.

The Hang Twenty Project • by Shawn K. Smith A beach town catches a public art wave.

Living With an Art Budget by Pam Stephens • Student-Teacher Survival Guide December 2006

Locating Resources for Your Lessons by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide • April 2007.

Mirror Painting Monoprints • by Ranella Franklin Meeting Individual Needs.

Motivating Students to Learn and Achieve in Art by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide March 2007

Pixilation: Animation in the Artroom by Karin Gunn • October 2006

Please Take a Seat by Martha Savage December 2006

Shoe Diagram from The Art of Running by Jill Harris BrownApril 2007.

Stabiles Inspired by Alexander Calder by Martha Rives • December 2006

Storytelling, Claymation, and Performance by Jessara Gatten • October 2006

Student Portfolio Photography from the winners of the Scholastic Art Awards. December 2006

Student-Teacher Placements by Pam Stephens • Student-Teacher Survival Guide November 2006

Symmetry Simplified • by Heather White • March 2007

Teaching Art Online Is Virtually Possible by Polly Werner March 2007

The View from Here by Nancy Walkup • November 2006

Welcome to The Metropolitan Museum by John Welch April 2007.

What is an Effective Student Teacher? by Pam Stephens Student-Teacher Survival Guide January 2007

Wrap Up the Year with Christo and Jeanne-Claude by Pam McKnight Wrapping the classroom with twine and fabric.

Writing a Philosophy of Art Teaching by Pam Stephens • Student-Teacher Survival Guide February 2007

 

Online Articles 2005-2006

A Banner for Celebration by Mary Coy February 2006.

Admission Tickets Now and Then by Kathy Vaughn November 2005.

Advanced Placement in Action by Janet Payne March 2006.

Blooming O'Keeffe Bowls by Chrsitine Kernan April 2006.

Bountiful Butterflies by Paige V. Baggett and Rebecca M. Giles April 2006.

Brain Art Meets Brain Science by Norbert Myslinski March 2006.

Christo Brooches by Marge Widmar February 2006.

Community Layers by Nicole Brisco December 2005.

Dramatic Straw Sculptures by Ken Vieth October 2005.

Eye-Popping Portraits by Kimberly Sloan January 2006.

Independently Active by David Gran May/June 2006.

Online Special Education Resources for Art Teachers by Beverly Gerber November 2005.

Open Source Software is Geek Speak for Free by Harold Olejarz December 2005.

Open Your Eyes to Art and Visual Literacy by Kim Woodruff January 2006.

Radial Basketry by Sarita Gurung-Birkey May/June 2006.

Romare Bearden's Studio by Eileen Shaloum February 2006.

School-to-Home Connection by Kathy Marron November 2005.

Teaching Art to Students with Autism by Gillian J. Furniss May/June 2006.

The Heels of Time by Jane Sutley March 2006.

The Stone of the Sun by Araxey Barsamian May/June 2006.

Using Humor to Teach Visual Culture by Sharon Warwick December 2005.

Visual Literacy in the Artroom by Mary Golubieski April 2006.

What's the Big Idea? Changing Faces by Angela Winters September 2005.

 

Online Articles 2004-2005

Adaptations for ADHD Students by Mari McGrady January 2005.

Art and the Natural Environment by Heather Anderson September 2004.

Artist Studies by Kelly Campbell-Busby May/June 2005.

Artroom Centers Part Two by Robb Lane September 2004.

Celebrating Hina Matsuri by Nary Ann Knipe March 2005.

Creating a Living Picture by Tate-Anderson October 2004.

Diversity Portraits by Sharman C. Kamen September 2004.

Focusing on van Gogh's Style by Iliana Sandoval February 2005.

I Can Hear You Dancing! by Julie Stone September 2004.

Identity on Silk by Renee Eiken September 2004.

It's All Hieroglyphics to Me by Julie Stone February 2005.

Lewis and Clark Expedition by Gloria Schelling December 2004.

Meeting Students' Needs: Mask Unit by Pamela Malkin January 2005.

Mining on Mars by Craig Hinshaw January 2005.

On the Town by Sally Bills December 2004.

Painting with Wax by Eliana Mere October 2004.

Permanent Dreams by Nancy Feiring May/June 2005.

Place Value with Jasper Johns by Craig Hinshaw November 2004.

The Name Game by Elaine Eversgerd January 2005.

The Principal's Challenge by Denise Geier November 2004.

Quilt Blocks Can Teach Diversity by Daylene Peterson February 2005.

Recycling and Radial Design by Stephanie Leonard April 2005.

Thinking Inside the Box by Ingrid C. Gronbeck November 2004.

Totem Poles from Recycled Materials by Denise Lufano November 2004.

The Yurt: Survival and Revival by Judy Keefe December 2004.

 

 

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