The 5-4-3-2-1 technique calls for students to pay attention, look around the classroom, and find five things they can see, four things they can touch, three things they can hear, two things they can s ...
Read ArticleIncorporating design into our curriculum not only strengthens our programs but also produces higher-level thinkers who are technologically creative and innovative. In response to the growing number of ...
Read ArticleAnimation is a way for students to express themselves in a unique and visual manner. It also promotes digital literacy by introducing them to software and techniques that they’ll need to know in ...
Read ArticleWhat happens when you combine digital creation with physical manufacturing? You get students who are engaged, ready to see themselves as designers, and excited to try something new! Getting a laser cu ...
Read ArticleThe 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 ...
Read ArticleOur 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 ...
Read ArticleAfter 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 ...
Read ArticleEngaging 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 ...
Read ArticleLet’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 ...
Read ArticleStudents 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 ...
Read ArticleArtificial 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 ...
Read ArticleAs 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 ...
Read ArticleAfter 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 ...
Read ArticleTasks 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 ...
Read ArticleThe 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 ...
Read ArticleReflecting 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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