#K12ArtChat is an #ArtsEd chat that happens every Thurs 8:30 pm CST founded by #TeamGrundler @ArtGuy76 & @GrundlerArt & share Ss' art on Fridays via #FabArtsFri.
So excited to be here tonight with #k12artchat --I'm Samantha, coming from Burnet, TX! Elementary #artsed background, consulting in art education and museum ed these days!
I’m playing catchup from Day 1! @cultofpedagogy is so fun. It’s one thing to read her blog and another to hear the passion in her voice. #curation is my biggest takeaway from this session!!#DitchSummit#edtech#edpiper
I mean, I know you’re having a blast doing whatever you’re doing today, but CCSD art teachers are having the MOST fun. SO excited to discover this amazing substrate to use for our gelli prints! #cobbartrocks#artsedGA#fordstem
A1 I grow as an educator by being willing to change, also I love to learn from my students. I'm always trying to improve in communicating possibilities to our school community. #k12artchat
A1 #k12artchat GROW1: art education-focused workshops, artist talks, museum visits, reading, reading, and more reading of books, tweets, posts, articles (NAEA ArtEd & Studies journals, online research, book studies) to stay relevant in #artsed
A1 I feel like I grow the most when I attend a workshop/class that helps me further develop my own skills as an artist. There are so many mediums and techniquesto learn its limitless. #K12ArtChat
As educators- we first must have a passion for learning. We are blessed to have a wonderful online network that shares, encourages and pushes us forward. Spreading that to others seems to come naturally. #payitforward#a1#k12artchat
A1 #k12artchat GROW1-My #PLN! What a different educator I am now compared to when I started! Connections are nurtured in person, with the teacher next door, on another campus, or across the country by going to conferences
& virtually (here!)
#K12ArtChat A1 I grew by finding my voice and footing at different stops w/ different educators & adapting to best meet their needs while inspiring them to grow.
#K12ArtChat A1: Constantly looking at inspiration through social media and making time to be creative, most of the time by sitting next to my kiddos and creating along with them.
A1 #k12artchat GROW2- Put what you know OUT into the world! The hiccups as well as successes, talk about the process of being an educator, write articles, share WIP by students, resources, ask questions, be active so your district comes to you for advice
#k12artchat a1 I think my Growth comes from conferences like @FloridaArtEd , books, podcasts, and PLCS/PLN and even the @USMC ! I got to go to an Educator workshop last year at Parris Island that was awesome!
A1 #k12artchat GROW2 Share what you do at faculty meetings, give examples of how the learning is interdisciplinary, collaborate with others on campus so they experience it
A1 #k12artchat GROW2: Model good teaching and learning for your peers & Ss. Share what you just learned with Ss too! They spread the news better than anyone!
A1: Find your people- pair share - discuss and grow - this PLN has changed my world and the transformed learning for the teachers I have the privilege to lead! The smartest person in the room is the room- we learn and grow together #K12ArtChat
A1 #k12artchat GROW2: Be a mentor. Support a new teacher—we often learn a lot from them in the process of teaching them our tricks of the trade. #addtoyourtoolbox
A1: By going to state ( @TXarted ) & ( @NAEA ) & connecting w/ so many amazing Educators! #K12ArtChat 1b. I share by collaborating w/ the other Ts at my campus.
I network at art events, edu conferences & online with groups like #K12ArtChat, it helps encourage me to take risks, learn about new materials & share ideas!
A2 #k12artchat NETWORK: It’s finding solutions to issues, concerns, & ways to help others rise up intellectually, personally, w create opportunities for growth
#K12artchat A1 @smelvin Agree Interdisciplinary! We had Philo Barnhart, creator of Ariel from The Little Mermaid visit. Combined our #80s class & Art class to talk animation films and art skills. Amazing experience for our students!
Networking gives me an opportunity to see outside of my own little world and it is inspiring to collaborate with other educators who are also passionate about art education. #K12ArtChat
This year I'll have 9 Library Communication and Outreach Interns. Last year I had 2 and they published an article about making our library more visual! https://t.co/8vxP2NOtYB#k12artchat
#k12artchat Social media makes networking so easy! I rely alot on this artchat, the High school art teacher facebook group and instagram for ideas, inspiration and collaboration!
A2. I really like using twitter because it’s a platform to connect with all teachers. I also use Instagram, renner_art, to share artwork ideas. It allows me to create a virtual gallery of the Ss work that I can share with other inspiring teachers. #k12ArtChat
A #PLN can be online through twitter, FB, IG; state or NAEA Conventions or through other educational gatherings. One can even network when meeting other teachers for a chat at @Target in the dollar spot. #truestory conversation =Connections #k12artchat
A2) Twitter & chats have helped tremendously, local, state, national conferences, I find most of my inspiration from world community, ELTs abroad, love learning how other Ts in other countries teach #K12artchat
A1- I ‘grow’ as an educator by expanding my PLN thru Twitter. Follow me, if you haven’t!! I reach out to other teachers, at my schools, by collaborating thru Art Projects and allowing Their students ‘see and learn’ in a different, creative way #K12ArtChat
#K12ArtChat A2: BE BOLD!! Wherever you are, make a point to get to know as many people as you can and be intentional with every conversation. Leave a lasting impression!
A3. I show their work as much as possible in the school and our community . I let their artwork demonstrate their commitment and defend the program. #K12ArtChat
A3 #k12artchat ADVOCATE: hang sample work on campus with Obj. + Process + Reflection, share w admin, school board & stakeholders, be a voice for your classroom #artsed
Using Twitter and “@“ing principals, supers and others. Pointing out the what AND why in my room, building relationships w Ss and community #k12artchat
#K12artchat A2 Twitter, Skype, FaceTime & Hangouts. Has allowed us to connect with primary source speakers to engage our students. We look for them in all disciplines to engage students and share their stories. Here are a few.
A3 #k12artchat ADVOCATE: participate in school! Be present, be active, be a collaborator, colleague, team-player while being clear abt importance of #artsed for the #wholechild#everyday
A2: I network through Chats with Ts that are far away, Face to face w/Ts that are near by. It makes me a stronger T, willing to help make things more current for my Ss, pushing my teacher skills to be better! #K12ArtChat
#k12artchat a3 I try to advocate by participating in as much art related community service projects as possible- it gets the community's attention and helps Ss, parents and admin see the impact it can have! like #emptybowls
A3 #k12artchat ADVOCATE: support district initiatives that make sense, and be a voice for the student if they don’t. Connect with stakeholders AND with parents! Listen.
A3- I share research with coworkers, share the why for lessons with kids and staff, and try to speak up when something isn't best practices...oh and cheer others on! #k12artchat
A3. I am a state and national delegate for NEA. I also offer special Art show opportunities to my Ss and other Ss in the district by being a liason who runs the YAM show. #K12ArtChat
A3 #k12artchat ADVOCATE: Share your passion! Be an enthusiast! Keep your door open! Celebrate people and ideas—people are drawn to positivity. #bepositive
A2: I have loved the time this summer to more of these chats because I can really reflect on what others are saying. Also networking through Instagram and the #TAB Facebook page. #k12ArtChat
A2 I have a business card, which feels weird to hand out, but I give it to everyone I meet who might be interesting to work with! Local arts orgs, professional art ed orgs, artists, anyone! New people bring new ideas to my teaching and life! #k12ArtChat
Advocacy’s a full time job for educators. I support my district art programs but helping create our Yourh Art Month book annually, the book is proudly on display in our main office for all visitors to see! Link to the book:
https://t.co/1cdtzTAi2T#k12artchat
A3 #k12artchat ADVOCATE: support district initiatives that make sense, and be a voice for the student if they don’t. Connect with stakeholders AND with parents! Listen.
A3: by putting their Art up around the school, by posting it to classroom social media, even sending images of Ss artwork to parents via email. #K12ArtChat
A2: By taking time to reach our to others at conferences, conventions, workshops, and on social media I have grown as an artist, educator and leader. Most importantly though, my experiences have helped to make life so much more meaningful! #K12ArtChat
#K12ArtChat A4 I strive to let my students advocate for what is happening in the studio & I encourage them to teach & share what is working well. #makinglearningvisible
A1: Networking on social media, reading, podcasts, conferences and district offered PD. Sharing usually happens at face to face mtgs and sometimes email. Something we could probably improve on....#K12ArtChat
A4. By remembering that there are more than one solution to a problem. Everybody looks at it with a different perspective. Discuss ideas with other people to grow together. #k12ArtChat
A4 #k12artchat CULTIVATE: Solicit others’ opinions and give credit where it is due. Respect opinions different from your own. Share other perspectives as research
A4 by example! I love to share my excitement for the opportunities I have in this field and I think this helps others to get inspired to step into new roles and get more involved! #k12ArtChat
#K12ArtChat A4:Be the change and leader you’d like to see.I know what failed leadership looks like,and I tend to grow and learn from others mistakes (and ignorance) and be positive.
A3: Having students advocate for themselves by curating art shows and events, speaking at school board meetings, displaying artwork in local & state events and creating online portfolios. #K12ArtChat
A2- I like networking thru Twitter & at the places that you wouldn’t Think of, like Mill Springs National Battlefield in Nancy, Ky. as I can use this info and the Park Rangers insightful knowledge to make cool art projects, which also helps with better collaborations #K12artChat
A5 #k12artchat DO: Be an example as a citizen, explore ideas/cultures/issues with an open mind, learn about what you don’t know and admit you don’t know something
A3 I contact local , state and national politicians to advocate for better educational policies & support. I also talk to friends & family about candidates that support education. #K12ArtChat
A5 we have to remember that the kids come first. Our work is supposed to help them learn. If it’s not working for the audience, we need to re-examine our motivation and find a better way. #k12ArtChat
Cultivating growth mindset is about finding and nurturing the desire to best meet the needs of our students. Creating a collaborative environment where others feel their voices are valued will help us all move forward. #StrongerTogether#a4#k12artchat
A5 emotional support can be more important than instruction. We have to teach the whole child and work towards kindess as a school community together #K12ArtChat
A4) By being Transparent, that breeds trust and buy-in, be 100% authentic, open, flawed, passionate, have Appreciation, value your team, their work, recognize accomplishments, put your people first #K12artchat
A5) Learners come 1st, it’s understanding that our work, helping learners grow, succeed... is most important, it’s meaningful, significant... serves the greater good #K12artchat
A6 #k12artchat SHARE: Encourage the new teacher to participate in campus & district events by going with you, show that being an involved & connected teacher builds relationships, a better teaching/learning environment & opportunities
A6 join your state organization! Join @NAEA take advantage of what these memberships offer and stay current! Volunteer and get involved with your profession beyond the walls of your school! #k12ArtChat
A6 don't be afraid to ask questions and reach out to your colleagues for help and collaboration. Don't be afraid to speak up and speak out! #K12ArtChat
A3- Ways that I advocate for my students and my program is by being so active in the community and at other schools, with projects such as our Annual Art Calendar, National Handwriting Day and driving literacy by building/ installing/ painting Little Free Library’s #K12artChat
#k12artchat I am trying to be the best human being & educator I can be. Just as we should not judge humans on outward glances, I know that within each student their is potential. My intentions are to respect and encourage all who enter the art room. #a5
I'm hoping we might get the next gen @glowforge lasercutter in the makerspace....I heard it is coming out in Nov and is OK in an interior room, with normal air exchange. Our current one is moving down to the CTE classroom...#k12artchat
In reply to
@Artguy76, @bellafiore3, @MIAD_edu, @glowforge
A6 #k12artchat SHARE: Share resources, links, talk about lesson plans, encourage growth &talk about clssrm management, policies &what you see happening with students, district, state & national initiatives - help them be #global
A6. 2nd yr teacher here. Tips for new teachers: don’t be afraid to ask for help from your teachers on campus. They all bring great ideas to help support you. Also be willing to learn new things. #rennerstrong#k12ArtChat
A6 yes join @NAEA get active with your atate, check out all the great online resources including blogs and websites such as @ArtCurator4Kids#k12ArtChat
For Throwback Thursday, I'm throwing it all the way back to 1997 when I wrote an essay about why I wanted to be an art teacher. Dreams do come true with passion, dedication and hard work. I love my job! #arteducation#artsed#k12ArtChat#tbthttps://t.co/WzysV6twVu
A5: Find ways to be present on a committee in your bldg (huge for advocacy). Also from #AOELive podcast from @jessicabalsley to find your own strength as an educator, rock it and share it and find the same in others #k12ArtChat
A4- I cultivate a leadership attitude in those around me by being The Person Who Is The Most interested in whatever we are doing, which inspires them to achieve greatness #K12artChat
A6: The curriculum is secondary to the relationships we build. You’ll get to know the curriculum as the years go by but typically you only have one year with your students. Make it meaningful! #K12ArtChat
Every educator can have moments where they lead or follow. Follow your passions, your heart and be willing to share ideas with others. Be bold, tell YOUR story! #k12artchat#a6
As August approaches, It is time to Reflect & get Ready for a new school yr. Let’s get ready for #Reflect31 Join #TeamGrundler as they host #K12ArtChat
#K12artchat A6:Go to @naea and other like minded conferences, join your union,look for a position where you are wanted and needed (and appreciated).Do not stay in poisonous places,look for a mentor that you want to be similar to.Above all,work hard and grow.
As August approaches, It is time to Reflect & get Ready for a new school yr. Let’s get ready for #Reflect31 Join #TeamGrundler as they host #K12ArtChat
A5- The expression ‘do what is right for students’ means, to me, to not to just Do Something WITHOUT Purpose. Don’t just paint a watercolor to just do it. Why do it? For what purpose? For what meaning? For what greater good? #K12artChat
#K12ArtChat A5: focusing on the learning process for students instead of the final product can be very important for students. Which means sometimes throwing projects out, not finishing them, going a different direction with them. Whatever is "right" for the students 😉
#k12ArtChat by #beingthekindkid - looking for the good in everyone and encouraging people to be their best self. And praying for people. An attitude of gratitude
Thanks everyone for sharing & especially to @smelvin & #TeamGrundler for tonight’s chat #k12artchat glad we can go back and review the tweets! My feed was on fire tonight!
A6- Here’s some leadership tips I would share with a new teacher: keep developing your repertoire of Unique & Engaging lesson/ Project ideas, Step out of the Box and get creative, Don’t be lazy, and if You wouldn’t enjoy a project then why Should your students! #K12artChat
A5: always give them a why not just how. Don’t let them continue on a sinking ship- tell them you’ve lead wrong and we need to restart or scrap a project #K12artchat
