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Creative Collaborations

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | Jeanne Bjork

The classroom is abuzz with activity as students perform a variety of tasks to complete their work, such as signing out to interview clients, heading to the innovation center to use the 3D printer, la ...

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How to Get Started in Teaching Design

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | Robin Vande Zande

Our field does a wonderful job of preparing us to teach art, but because design is relatively new to our profession, there is considerable uncertainty about how it should be taught. As a champion of t ...

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Co-Editor’s Letter: Media Arts

Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Kasmira Mohanty

After using my first digital camera, I immediately realized that it wouldn’t negate the need to learn how to plan and execute an aesthetically pleasing image. It certainly couldn’t create ...

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CAD Sculpture Garden

Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Bette Naughton

Engaging your students in a design project that incorporates creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world applications can inspire them to think innovatively while igniting curiosity a ...

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Sweet!

Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Debra Cline

Let’s be honest—donuts are delicious, and designing one is a fun way for students to express themselves artistically. There are many different approaches to creating donut designs, ranging ...

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Paper Microbes

Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Kasmira Mohanty

Students decided to go in the opposite direction from the enormity of space to explore the world of microbiology. Based on this decision, I introduced them to the paper sculptures of Rogan Brown. The ...

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A Creative Introduction to AI

Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Tim Needles

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force. I developed this AI-infused unit to help students learn about the technology while sharpening their creative skills. In this ever-ch ...

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Editor’s Letter: Interdisciplinary Connections

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Nancy Walkup

As an elementary art teacher, I was always curious about what interdisciplinary connections I could make in the art room. An art-centered interdisciplinary focus provides students with opportunities t ...

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Drafted Buildings

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Diane Hoff

After looking at different types of buildings—from religious and retail to commercial and residential—and discussing the characteristics of each, students were introduced to drafting and w ...

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Light the Dark

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Monique Dobbelaere

Tasks that may have become routine can always be refreshed, and using black light is a fantastic way to do that. Begin by sharing visual examples and the prompt for students to choose a subject for an ...

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Mindful Daily Doodle

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Jane E. Dalton

The doodle has an important role in the visual art room. Daily doodles offer students a place to connect with their creativity, calm their minds, and engage in the present moment without judgment or e ...

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Under Construction

Monday, October 2, 2023 | Jane B. Montero

Reflecting on the scope of my fifth-grade art curriculum, I realized that, aside from clay projects, students were mainly creating watercolor paintings and construction paper collages—primarily ...

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Editor’s Letter: Language

Monday, September 11, 2023 | Nancy Walkup

The theme of this month’s issue was suggested by an interesting group of coincidental article submissions that addressed the topic of language in multiple ways. In this issue, you will find arti ...

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A Visual Autobiography

Monday, September 11, 2023 | Leigh Drake

We have all had to research and write biographies on different people throughout our educational journeys. For this project, I wanted students to research and reflect on the person they know best&mdas ...

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3D-Printed Figures

Monday, September 11, 2023 | Annemarie Baldauf

The 3D printer is an exciting technology, adding to your art program possibilities of sculpture, jewelry design, pottery, and more. In recent years, these printers have become more affordable and user ...

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American Sign Language and the Arts

Monday, September 11, 2023 | Monique Dobbelaere

American Sign Language (ASL) is kindred to the arts as it is a visual language. Combining the arts and ASL is one of many ways you can create an inclusive climate in your school community while celebr ...

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How to Get Started in Teaching Design

Co-Editor’s Letter: Media Arts

CAD Sculpture Garden

Sweet!

Paper Microbes

A Creative Introduction to AI

Editor’s Letter: Interdisciplinary Connections

Drafted Buildings

Light the Dark

Mindful Daily Doodle

Under Construction

Editor’s Letter: Language

A Visual Autobiography

3D-Printed Figures

American Sign Language and the Arts

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