#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.
@GrundlerArt I love your use of memes!! It's super cute!! By the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Jessika and I attend NC State as an elementary education major but my passion is for teaching elementary art!! #K12artchat
Hey all! I'm SUPER excited to host tonight. Who are you and what do you do? And, why not share a pic of something awesome you've been up to? #K12ArtChat
Hey #K12ArtChat! I'm excited to join tonight. K-5 Art Teacher from Minnesota. Jump on later to see my #Crush series after the chat. I can't wait to hear how you use these mediums... more to come in two weeks during this chat! https://t.co/rAzegfuQ5X
This month I’ve been tweeting about artists from my current and past curriculum in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. I’d love to hear about more from yours! #k12artchat
A1 when talking about integration in education, I think it means making learning life-like, not discipline-like. Integrate content into life, not another discipline. Infuse empathy, imagination, kindness integrate the whole child. #K12ArtChat
A1: Integration is working to find those natural & creative connections to help learning become relevant & exciting for all learners - no content stands in isolation! Arts integration? Not just craft projects! Equally assessed standards & valued w/ the core content! #k12artchat
A1: It's a two way street arts n core and core in arts -
understanding that kids process things so many unique ways & that the arts help with deep transfer. #K12ArtChat
A1- Integration to me means to 'infuse' other subjects within our area, Art! What better way to engage students, by bringing other courses and subjects into focus, with Art as the backbone to supporting them #k12artchat
A1: Integration can vary according to the time allowed to do so. I sometimes feel I don't do a quality job of integration because of time restraints. #K12ArtChat
A1) Kennedy Center Def. of #ArtsIntegration: An approach to teaching in which students construct & demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a creative process which connects an art form & another subject & meets evolving objectives in both. #K12ArtChat
A1 deliberately making lots of room for cross pollination of ideas, concepts and creating opportunities for multiple paths forward-empowering student voices. #k12artchat
A1: moving past our assumptions of what drives scholar motivation and keying into the power of the connection between concept, choice, and the rise in self efficacy from a personal connection to the work #k12artchat
I feel like because time is finite, our choice to integrate is even more critical. To make the most of the time we have and carefully select the best opportunities for connections. #k12artchat
That's the magic and importance of the arts, right? They provide a way to view and respond to the world. Integration helps us do that across all areas. #k12artchat
A2: Students drive the decision making, I seek to guide them with relevant connections from all possible relevant fields off study in order to make new meaning and Foster growth #k12artchat
A2 I do but I mostly push into ELA classrooms to help students hone comprehension skills and writing skills by discussing and exploring visual texts. Highly effective w/ all learners. #k12artchat
A2: You bet I integrate core subjects into my curriculum. Education can not be put into separate containers... It bleeds and blends into each other like a Wet on Wet watercolor painting. (only makes sense to my tribe I'm sure ;)) #K12ArtChat
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Sadly I don't currently teach but if I did I definielty would. Integrating core subjects into the classroom would be a great way to segway the children into more "right brain" activities! This way they would also have different and maybe more hands on way to learn!
A2 I make connections where and when they naturally connect. We learned a bunch about George Washington's life and legacy as we learned how to draw and paint him realistically. #k12artchat
Those comprehension skills seem to always need more support. What an insightful way to integrate. Have you looked at Visual Thinking Strategies? #K12ArtChat
A2: I am constantly knee deep in other content standards. CCSS, NGSS, and currently TEKS. Once you start to dig in, the connections just start to flow. #k12artchat
A2: Students drive the decision making, I seek to guide them with relevant connections from all possible relevant fields off study in order to make new meaning and Foster growth #k12artchat
A2: the BIG IDEA allows for incorporation of all subjects that's they way it works, can't make/create without science, math, writing, reading etc. #K12ArtChat
A2 Literacy connections in the #artsed room are a daily learning goal to help our ELL students. A guest artist is presenting Crankiesvto students tomorrow! (Visual storytelling) #k12artchat
A2- I'm a classroom teacher so I'm working on integration of art into our lessons because it's a way to reach out to every student. #alsohavefineartsguidelinesinprek#k12artchat
A2. Always! I love reading picture books to my littles, incorporating math patterns, science and nature with seasonal projects, I just can't not integrate #K12ArtChat
A1 Arts integration is when the arts & everything else work together. I teach science, soc studies, math, reading, & writing wherever it naturally fits in my lessons. Classroom Ts incorporate the arts where they would help their Ss learn a concept at a deeper level. #K12ArtChat
A2: I am constantly knee deep in other content standards. CCSS, NGSS, and currently TEKS. Once you start to dig in, the connections just start to flow. #k12artchat
Hey #K12artchat I'm Tim, HS #art & #media teacher from NY. Excited to talk arts integration, I love bringing a creative visual viewpoint to other subject areas!
Smarty! Love it! Incorporating the seasons is such an easy and direct way to integrate Science! As a bonus it's more inclusive of all students than the "holiday crafts." #K12ArtChat
A2: of course I use references from all over. Just makes for a more fuller understanding of how things come together! #K12ArtChat (Sci,Math,Empathy, Culture)
A2: I am fortunate to work with innovative staff @nlsbucks that constantly seek new ways to engage students and forge connections to new learning #K12ArtChat
A2: Absolutely! The arts are naturally integrated. Just think about da Vinci, Calder, and Escher (to name just a few)! The art room is the perfect place to captivate your students creativity & curiosity by utilizing inquiry & relevant connections to other contents! #k12artchat
A3: I think that allowing our teachers to develop stage 3 #UBD the lessons/activities that connect to the units & essential Qs allows for them to determine connections #K12ArtChat
A3: So when I was in my first school, I was required to take 10 minutes out of my music class to read to students. That was frustrating until I realized I could integrate fluency, rhythm, and even composition into what I already taught. #k12artchat
My sixth grade curriculum is heavily integrated with the ancient civilizations they study in history. I think it gives students more opportunities to apply what they’ve learned and make connections. #k12artchat
A3 yes, I combine topics how I want and present when I want. Ive collaborated with grade levels so i am aware of their curriculum and choose project ideas that work best with those coordinating grades and skill levels #K12ArtChat
Integration happens constantly and naturally in the #artsed room. Making connections to learning in other classrooms simultaneously helps to keep discussions going from a variety of perspectives #A3#K12ArtChat
A3: Even if you don't feel like you have autonomy or choice, you can always find a way to make it work FOR you, not against you when you use integration. #k12artchat
A3 yes. I have an amazing principal who is so supportive of creative thinking & making. He listens & supports to grow innovative ideas. So important to articulate the power of the arts to build autonomy. #K12ArtChat
A2) Art isn’t created in a vacuum; I love to integrate other subjects. Research shows academic transference can happen between subjects, but it only occurs when teachers describe it to students. #K12ArtChat
A3: I do this year at @PrairieViewEMS. We are a new school & figuring each other out. We have had the 'go ahead' to integrate where it works. I have worked a little more structured in the past however. Requiring specific core standards to be covered in the Art Studio #K12ArtChat
A2: I have intergrated with many subjects. Core and other. Successful collaborations this year have included English and Physics. Both at high school level. #K12ArtChat
Yes - totally! I am thankful to be in the midst of school culture that supports and encourages risk taking, creativity, and innovative learning experiences @STEAM_MS#k12artchat
She presented today to part of the school and will offer a master class for our 7th graders tomorrow ! We will be making 10 crankies & presenting them next month. #exciting#visualliteracy#K12ArtChat
A3 Fortunately yes! My favorite part of my job is that I get to be creative w/ the what, when, and how of #artsed I get to write grants & innovate too like this #edtech and #art integration lesson showing Movement over Movement paintings w/ #stopmotion & #greenscreen#k12artchat
A3: risk taking for scholar success is encouraged in my school. It is routine to see teachers curating resources, scaffolding new teaching practices, and sharing success #K12ArtChat
I'll bet those projects are incredible. I'm especially intrigued by the integration of art and physics at the high school level. What did you all do? #K12ArtChat
A3) I’ve never had to apologize for integrating a subject. I HAVE been asked to integrate ELA, & it's usually not as relevant as something I could design. I re-design those units, & admin is always happier once the “art eye” has been rigorously applied. #K12ArtChat
A2 YES! It is so important for students to see the connections! I love when you see them make an aha! Or their eyes light up bc they get something that has been eluding them. #K12ArtChat
A3- I do have autonomy on how/what I deliver for each big idea on our planning calendar... But there's always centers for my littles where anything goes😉#k12artchat
A3 yes. I have an amazing principal who is so supportive of creative thinking & making. He listens & supports to grow innovative ideas. So important to articulate the power of the arts to build autonomy. #K12ArtChat
A3 I integrate #art w/ other subjects by choice because I enjoy collaborating w/ other teachers & learning new things-it reinforces student learning & often inspires #creative new approaches & viewpoints! #K12artchat
I've been watching you tweet about this project. I can't wait to see all of the final results. This is such an elegant and smart integration. #K12ArtChat
I am all for natural arts integration, but all of you who are using standards from other subjects; when do you sleep!? It’s tough to keep up on art standards #K12ArtChat
And, being a good leader is really, really, really hard. I'm not a leader, but I work with a great one. And, wow. I'm constantly amazing by her. #K12ArtChat
I integrate other subjects as much as possible, but, what I've really had a passion for this school year is Collaborating with other teachers! 12 teachers YTD. bringing more students to Art, unlocking their creative potential. Pics of a collab. on Nat. Handwriting Day #k12artchat
A3 Thankfully I’ve had complete autonomy with my curriculum since day one. I believe that by designing a curriculum that I’m passionate about, I can best reach my students. #k12artchat
A4 some ts hold antiquated idea of integration w/arts as making masks or decor. Integration shouldn’t be lead by any one discipline. All should be supporting a larger life-learning journey. Of course arts/ creative thinking should always be a part of the journey! #K12ArtChat
A3: I love to make the connections to things that Ss can relate to, or that is current! My Son inspired me last yr. too learn @Minecraft lead to a whole lesson on Tiny Homes! #K12ArtChat
Challenges might come in finding collaboration time to work directly with colleagues and experts in other subject areas. Many times to burden to be an expert in a variety of fields may be required when integrating in the art room. #k12artchat
A3 I feel like I do- I know when/where things connect to visual art better than the non-arts Ts (usually), but sometimes they’ll ask & we’ll look to see if we can make a connection happen where I wasn’t planning on it. I love it when the Ts show me a new connection. #k12artchat
Oh that goes both ways - I think the idea of "I own this content" is so funny. There's a difference between teaching for mastery and for meaning. There's no threat - just the best opportunities for student learning. #k12artchat
Time is such a commodity when it comes to integration. And, I agree. Teachers need to be given time (at least at first) to deeply collaborate. #K12ArtChat
A2- I integrate other subjects as much as possible, but, what I've really had a passion for this year is Collaborating with other teachers! 12 teachers YTD. bringing more students to Art, unlocking their creative potential. Pics of a collab. on Nat. Handwriting Day #k12artchat
A4 my biggest challenge for kinder & 1st is finding books that align with project theme. Im in a title I bldg and MI has a new 3rd grade reading bill (that will retain Ss) so reading is essential for our littles, esp w/ 60 minute art class #K12ArtChat
AX: art is the common thread. It’s the human element and should be part of everyday. Creating it and observing it. It’s the living lens that we can turn in or put up or down backwards forwards #K12ArtChat
A3: yes. I'm lucky @aishongkong Teachers are able to plan and collaborate with anyone across the school. Currently working on a high school art collaboration with our early childhood team. The freedom we have is very important in teacher and student development! #K12ArtChat
A3 (cont’d) It’s important to me to continue to learn, too. I have an amazing team of Ts to work with who also love the arts, even tho they are technically non-arts Ts. #k12artchat
YES. It is so easy to critique leaders from the outside, but the process of leading and growing great teachers requires a whole different set of skills not often taught. Shout out to all the leaders who show up and bring it everyday. #k12artchat
Agreed. Rigorous Art Integration is not going to Art teacher and asking him/her to do a specific project with students that aligns to a core class. #K12ArtChat
A4 some ts hold antiquated idea of integration w/arts as making masks or decor. Integration shouldn’t be lead by any one discipline. All should be supporting a larger life-learning journey. Of course arts/ creative thinking should always be a part of the journey! #K12ArtChat
A5 when you collaborate w/another ts & work together it makes learning experience richer more meaningful. Feel safe to take risks & fail together. It breathes life into teaching & learning! #K12ArtChat
Jumping in late...sometimes the kids give me the side eye when I integrate other subjects. They constantly say “I thought this was art class!?” And I reply: “Art is connected to EVERYTHING!” #k12artchat
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A5 I would think the integration of core subjects would allow for a deeper understanding of the content of the children but would maybe limit the actual "art" time.
Jumping in late...sometimes the kids give me the side eye when I integrate other subjects. They constantly say “I thought this was art class!?” And I reply: “Art is connected to EVERYTHING!” #k12artchat
Thanks, I have the John Cage quote "nothing is a mistake, there is no win or fail, there is only make" on the door of my room. Stole that from the Stanford d school. #K12ArtChat
A4 some ts hold antiquated idea of integration w/arts as making masks or decor. Integration shouldn’t be lead by any one discipline. All should be supporting a larger life-learning journey. Of course arts/ creative thinking should always be a part of the journey! #K12ArtChat
A4 my biggest challenge for kinder & 1st is finding books that align with project theme. Im in a title I bldg and MI has a new 3rd grade reading bill (that will retain Ss) so reading is essential for our littles, esp w/ 60 minute art class #K12ArtChat
A5: P: Ss get a greater understanding. Processing information in different ways! N: other Ts feel like they have to reciprocate! & know abt art. #K12ArtChat
Jumping in late...sometimes the kids give me the side eye when I integrate other subjects. They constantly say “I thought this was art class!?” And I reply: “Art is connected to EVERYTHING!” #k12artchat
Absolutely agreed. When I was doing it organically in school, it was really hard. Then I did it for teachers when I worked in central office because they needed it. Now I do it to save everybody else time. Don't reinvent the wheel! #k12artchat
A4 I can get caught in a rabbit hole of research when I’m learning something new. Sometimes try to incorporate too much & it’s no longer meaningful. There are so many things and ways to teach any number of concepts, it can be daunting, even to an experienced teacher. #k12artchat
A5: positive- deeper learning, more connections. New options for lessons. Negative- kids say things like “why do we need to know this- this is art class” #k12artchat
A4 There can be technical, time, or mindset challenges when integrating art into other curriculum but the collaboration is worth the effort, as an artist is see the challenges as "opportunities for creativity"! #K12artchat
Excellent point. I think it can and cannot limit art time. It just depends on how the integration is designed. That's why I like the Kennedy Center definition - it outlines that #artintegration meets evolving objectives in both disciplines. #K12ArtChat
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A5 I would think the integration of core subjects would allow for a deeper understanding of the content of the children but would maybe limit the actual "art" time.
A5) Some positives: Academic transference, making learning relevant, increasing engagement, deeper learning, more rigorous learning, put art into context, integrating STEAM, making connections to careers. #K12ArtChat
I am familiar with VTS. The approach I use is called the Art of Comprehension. It’s basically a more updated art viewing approach based on best practices and current edu models. It’s kinda like VTS 3.0. It also directly impacts student understanding of writer’s craft. #k12artchat
A3 My collaboration time w/teachers is limited. Many times I'm researching & looking for ways to integrate on my own. Students tell me when I've stumbled on a math, language arts, social studies connection so then I try to run with it. #k12artchat
A5: pros of integration: connecting teachers and students who then have a deeper awareness, understanding and respect for what others do. Also helps build community. @aishongkong#K12ArtChat
This all really depends on what we are talking about too. If it’s brining in math, science, etc. I do it all of the time when it fits what we are doing. If it’s aligning with the grade level standards; that’s a lot of work I don’t have time for. #K12ArtChat#thatsalotofstandards
A5 Time is def the biggest factor. I’d wish for double the amount of time, to fully integrate, and teach to a deeper level. #k12artchat We can dream, right? ;) But time researching & creating lessons is also a factor, not just the time teaching it.
Ohh, joining late...
A3) We used to have autonomy years ago, but there was a big change and every minute of the instructional day is scheduled now
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A4 I can get caught in a rabbit hole of research when I’m learning something new. Sometimes try to incorporate too much & it’s no longer meaningful. There are so many things and ways to teach any number of concepts, it can be daunting, even to an experienced teacher. #k12artchat
A6 it’s ideal to have at least one other person to take the leap with. It’s ideal to be transparent w/ss that everyone is a learner including the teacher. It’s ideal to have a larger purpose, question/statement/problem that crosses all disciplines #K12ArtChat
A5: It is SO exciting to see those students who may struggle in a core content make the connections needed for understanding by using the arts as the medium! #K12ArtChat
Btw - I have by chance missed this chat for many weeks in a row. Now waiting for my daughter to finish choir practice - so glad to find a quiet moment to really read and digest. Arts is my all time fave. #K12ArtChat
A5 I integrate core subjects, not always based on content but based on cognition. The arts help students develop and strengthen the cognitive skills needed for strong comprehension and communication. #k12artchat This is why:
Yes. We all need a partner to shoulder the burden. But, you put it so much more eloquently. My best #artintegration projects have come out of partnerships. #K12ArtChat
A6 it’s ideal to have at least one other person to take the leap with. It’s ideal to be transparent w/ss that everyone is a learner including the teacher. It’s ideal to have a larger purpose, question/statement/problem that crosses all disciplines #K12ArtChat
#K12ArtChat A5: Negatives of too much integration could lead to shallow art ed. students must have a grounding of knowledge and skills before they can share. @aishongkong
A3) Absolutely and fortunately yes! This is why I love my job- I get to plan/create amazing art lessons and integrate all core subjects when needed. We have the opportunity to provide Ss with fun art project and diff. Ways to reinforce those subject areas.. #K12ArtChat
A6) 1) TIME! 2) Collaboration time 3) Understanding of Standards 4)Access to materials 5)Access to technology 6)Admin support 7) Classroom time 8) A place to display #K12ArtChat
A6 Equal investment by both or more teachers, time and materials. So, hi #K12ArtChat Sorry getting here late - was out with friends. Will check back in tomorrow am. I bet Amy did a great job! Have a great night and an awesome Friday!
A5 The positives include more buy in- admin, Ts, students, & parents. Bc we are connecting the world in a meaningful way, they can see the arts for what they are- an important aspect of our daily life. #k12artchat
A5 One reason why I love to mix art and ELA thru The Art of Comprehension is that it enables to share the joy that the arts have brought to my life authentically and meaningfully. #K12ArtChat
Successful #artsed integration makes positive strides towards memorable learning- we need students to be makers not just test takers. Make mistakes, problem solve and find inventive solutions to real life connections=learning #K12ArtChat
True. I've found, though, once you show some success and gains. . .Those reluctant teachers suddenly get real interested. "Strong gains? And the kids are happy? You're having fun? Can I join in?" #K12ArtChat
Time to plan! @MiniMatisse sent out a survey on Google forms to see where to integrate art lessons to the classroom curriculum in September #K12ArtChat
A6: Ideal conditions would include time to develop curriculum and plan lessons. *Looking for someone to assist with summer PD in my district! #K12ArtChat
Thank you @artfulartsyamy for your inspiration. Hope your My Father's Dragon workshop went well. Gotta love the bubblegum chewing tigers...
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True. I've found, though, once you show some success and gains. . .Those reluctant teachers suddenly get real interested. "Strong gains? And the kids are happy? You're having fun? Can I join in?" #K12ArtChat
Thanks again for the chat, everyone! I have to give a shameless plug for my blog, ArtfulArtsAmy: Here is a master post of all of the #artsintegration projects I’ve shared since 2009: https://t.co/dQliv9hTHV#K12ArtChat
A6: time to collaborate. Team teaching would be great, or a schedule conducive to opportunities. Also access to scope and sequence so we don’t do a lot of research. #K12ArtChat
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Thank you guys so much for letting me join! I had a wonderful experience and learned a lot! I am super exicted to be able to get out into the field!
A6: An open mind! To give the crazy idea a chance to happen. Then be totally blown away by what the Ss come up with! #K12ArtChat#Happenedtome this wk! Hamilton/Wylie/Selfies/Poems
A5 just want to avoid watering down your curriculum- Find a way to balance your art content and enhance it with core subject content
#k12artchat I struggled teaching Ss how to write article titles for this graphic design lesson-I was their editor & #artsed teacher (ugh)
A6: planning time with the other teachers is key. If the unit is not planned together from the start with all parties then it will not be true integration. Aims, skills, concepts for all involved will only be met if they are planned. #K12ArtChat@aishongkong
I actually prefer Specialists. :) In the PYP we are called Single Subject teachers. Ummmm, excuse me, Art teachers teach about LIFE! Not just a single subject! :D #K12ArtChat
Oh girl - we'll get you covered. Pike's Market for sure, but also all the art galleries/museums. And the underground city tour is a must. GREAT place to explore! #k12artchat
A6 Quality planning time with the non-arts Ts would be on my wish list. Collaboration & bouncing ideas, planning lessons & resources- right now happens in brief encounters in the hallway or thru emails. It mostly works, but could be better. #k12artchat
A4- The only challenges I have is with Pushing myself to create the most unique and creative Opportunities & Experiences I can. To 'Top the last cool project' and to engage every student, is my that Challenge I give to myself #k12artchat
@aishongkong amazing chat. Fast and furious! I'm a high school visual arts teacher at American international school, Hong Kong. Great to connect! #K12ArtChat
A6 I would love to have #artsed#integration time built into my teaching schedule where I can team plan and teach with classroom teachers. Ss would really benefit from two experts in the room together. How do you pronounce "opercle" anyway? #K12ArtChat
A6: Ideally, love to team up with Ts to write: poetry to go with Sumi-e ptgs. or research to match a project: computer teacher & I teamed up w/ research to match art project (DUCKS!) #K12ArtChat
A6 1 of 2 My dream would be to have a true integrated classroom. One that’s large enough to store everything you need & have access to it when you need it, space for experiments, the tech & arts supplies needed, and large enough space for Ss to work & move around. #k12artchat
