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The Impact of Screen Time on Student Learning

The Impact of Screen Time on Student Learning

by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, STEAM and Technology in the Classroom

Something has been concerning me for a while now. ​I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how technology has become necessary in our lives. Not a day goes by that I’m not phone-in-hand or at my computer. Thing is, this is also becoming the case in...
Make a Difference Every Day!

Make a Difference Every Day!

by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher-Centered PD

Teaching is Tough Teaching is tough and classroom disruptions keep ramping up.  This can lead to you feeling on the brink of burnout.  The thing is, you are a caring, creative teacher.  You are built to teach.  And your students deserve to learn in a safe, learning...
Who is arts integration REALLY for?

Who is arts integration REALLY for?

by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Teacher-Centered PD

You have probably heard me tooting the horn of Teacher-Centered PD. (And I will probably never stop!) Because here’s the thing – our professional development is Teacher-Centered for a reason. It gets US inspired so that (finish the sentence with me)...
5 Reasons You MUST Attend the SEAL Retreat

5 Reasons You MUST Attend the SEAL Retreat

by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher-Centered PD

If you’ve attended a SEAL Retreat in the past, you already know how much you need to be there again this year. However, if you have never been, this is the year! Need some convincing?  Ok… Here are 5 reasons you absolutely MUST attend the SEAL Retreat!...
Why Teacher Professional Development Is Essential

Why Teacher Professional Development Is Essential

by guest blogger | General Education Topics, Teacher-Centered PD

Today’s world can be a challenge for every educator. Technology, best teaching practices and students’ needs are always evolving. One way to help educators stay on top of these changes is professional development. This type of continuing education is beneficial...
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Learn 4 Tried and True Arts Integration Strategies you can use Tomorrow! Includes: ideas in music, visual art, dance and drama ideas for science, social studies, ELA, math and SEAL; objectives and assessments for the art and content area; a rubric to use for each strategies

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