Episode 230: Reflecting & Resetting for the School Year Ahead

The start of a new school year is exciting but can be daunting as well, especially in the art room with so many students and the always-evolving world of technology. In this episode, Matt and Laura discuss how they prepare for this time. From curriculum planning and establishing routines for students to implementing time-saving strategies and connecting with fellow art educators in your district, discover ways to launch the year with joy! Explore how to create a sense of community that might be missing, hear tried and true methods for engagement, and learn how implementing new technology can help. Matt and Laura share their experience and some great tips to get your year rolling.

Resources

Explore these resources from the K12ArtChat podcast, Reflecting & Resetting for the School Year Ahead, with Laura and Matt Grundler.

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Related Podcast Episodes

• Episode 187: Kicking off a Creative School Year

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