by guest blogger | STEAM and Technology in the Classroom
As screens become more prominent in classrooms, podcasting offers an audio-based option that calls on imaginative and mental modeling skills. Without visuals to lean on, students build their own images using creativity, comprehension, and their understanding of lesson...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
One of your most potent tools as a teacher is creativity. The Montessori method can be compared to an artist crafting a masterpiece. Except here, the canvas is the classroom, and your colors are as diverse as academic subjects and artistic explorations. This approach...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, General Interest, Remote Teaching
Organize Your Lessons with Google Slides! Organizing your lessons can be a little tricky when you’re teaching remotely. Let me show you how I’m using Google Slides to help me keep lessons, activities, resources and links organized and in one place. ...
by Elizabeth Peterson | For Arts Teachers, General Education Topics, General Interest, Remote Teaching, Teacher-Centered PD
This school year is like no other. Teachers everywhere are on an emotional rollercoaster as they deal with daily changes and challenges. Here’s some great advice on how to handle this and keep your sanity by focusing on what’s important. ...
by Dara Merz | Arts Education and Integration
I know you will enjoy Dara’s writing here as she reflects on her time creating and awakening her brain. I always enjoy sharing examples like this where teachers are inspired by the creative work they do. ~EMP I have decided that Captain Kirk got it wrong....