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We take a look at the Class Agenda and how having a simple visible plan can affect student behavior.
Episode 2 - Fine Arts and Data
Collecting data is not as difficult as you might think! Get ideas for how to plan, gather, and use data in fine arts classes.
Episode 3 - Crafting Quick Assessment Questions
Exit Tickets in Fine Arts? YES! Listen on how to craft concept-based questions using your daily lessons.
Episode 4 - What are your Educator Professional Goals?
How do you improve your teaching skills? Explore some options in this episode!
Classroom management is simpler when students know what to expect. Listen to a few options of how to teach routines to your fine arts students.
Episode 6 - Evolution of Fine Arts Education
Knowing where we have been is crucial to knowing where we are going. What is next for fine arts education?
Episode 7 - Classroom Behavior
Simple steps to manage classroom behavior like a champ.
Episode 8 - Fine Arts and AI ChatGPT
AI is the latest buzz, but how could it be useful in a fine arts class? Here are some simple prompts to make your "office work" simpler.
Episode 9 - A Different Lesson Structure
An episode on closing the gaps in student achievement the first time to reduce student confusion down the road.
Episode 10 - End of Year Evaluations
End of year teacher evaluations do not need to be stressful. Listen to some common Growth Points teachers face, and how we can respond.
Episode 11 - Searching for a New Fine Arts Job
Looking for a new opportunity? These small but helpful hints often get overlooked during the stress of finding a new job.
Episode 12 - Visual Thinking Strategies - Interview with Anthony Hurlburt
Anthony joins us to discuss the benefits of visual and critical thinking strategies in fine arts classes.
Episode 13 - The Modern Band Lab- Interview with Steve Moreland
Steve joins us to discuss a different approach to music education, incorporating collaboration between the Arts and Core Academics.
Hear about Arts Integration opportunities through Houston's Alley Theatre.
Episode 15 - Effective Communicaiton with Administrators - Interview with Nick Luggerio
Nick explains perspectives in communicating with administrators, and shares info about professional development at Region 4 ESC.
Episode 16 - Why Literacy in Fine Arts Classes?
Eric talks about some ways to incorporate meaningful reading practice in fine arts classes, and walks through the steps of using AI to create relevant, customized articles.
Episode 17 - Influencing Mental Health Through Music - An Interview with Krista Garrett
Krista joins us to talk about her music school that goes beyond learning notes and rhythms to influence mental health through music.
Episode 18 - Understanding the Creative Student - An Interview with Dr. Alaina Johnson
Dr. Alaina joins us to talk about her book and practice of supporting creatively driven teens/tweens. Gain valuable insight to the inner workings of the young creative mind.
Episode 19 - Teacher Mindfulness - An Interview with Chris Neal
Chris Neal discusses how to promote self care for fine arts teachers by exploring the signs of stress and practicing mindfulness exercises in this two-part episode.