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Monday May 9, 2016
Welcome to ! Tonight's topic is Arts Integration. Tonight's questions come from the amazing !
So glad I could make it! Miss Miller here K-4 art teacher on a bus ride home after a softball game
Please introduce or reintroduce yourself to the family! This is going to be a GREAT chat!
Tim, 5th grade teacher from Frontenac. Hope everyone is finishing the school year out strong!
Fun set of questions coming up!! Amanda-3rd! Tweeting from a BOE mtg! https://t.co/TlQyMeDvig
Welcome to ! Tonight's topic is Arts Integration. Tonight's questions come from the amazing !
Sara from garden city -- teach 2nd.
Andrea from Ellinwood, 1st grade teacher. In and out tonight -- last week of school!
Jason from Buhler. HS ELA teacher.
I'm Mrs. Simmelink PreK-5 Music teacher & Graduate Music Ed teacher.
End of the year craziness, but don't forget about ! Starting now!!!
Marah, 2nd grade...tweeting from my bed & multitasking w/ wedding planning!
Caleb Austin, Wichita State, Elementary Education. Love Arts education and integration. Looking forward to learning lots tonight!
Angie Boone middle school sped from Cheney Ks
I love how so many of us are multitasking to hit the awesome topic of Arts Integration hope some of join us!
Just got home from the BOE meeting and kind of freaked out when I realized what time it is!
Angie Boone sped teacher from wet and wild Cheney, KS
Hi ! Taking a break from writing finals to join in. :)
I'm Kyle Stern from Kansas City. I teach grades 9-12 ESL at Harmon High School in KCK.
Brandon Simmelink, Principal Hesston Middle school checking in
Yahoo made it! Tracy PSU College of ED
Hello !! Excited for this chat. Will be in and out. I'm the Instructional Coach at Turner HS in KC.
First question at 8:10 pm.
I am in the ambassadors training and i want the community know how powerful this tool is for Ss/Ts/Ps!
Hey friends! Come join to discuss arts integration.
I ❤️ Can't wait to play more with it this summer to maximize it! https://t.co/pIis1dXmkD
I am in the ambassadors training and i want the community know how powerful this tool is for Ss/Ts/Ps!
A1 That all forms of the arts are brought into the subject being taught on some level on a regular basis.
A1 To me, it means bringing all the arts into the lives our students, not just in the classroom
A1: Encouraging and using different art forms to support, assess, extend, and enrich S learning.
A1: Finding ways to incorporate art/creativity in with curriculum. Being a good scientist requires some creativity!
A1: To me it means playing to multiple intelligences. Providing new, exciting, and relevant ways for Ss to learn.
A1: It means exposing students to different types of art forms and incorporating those into the curriculum.
Love this answer! https://t.co/IYDWcq2lIF
A1: Encouraging and using different art forms to support, assess, extend, and enrich S learning.
https://t.co/7XDe7aEXed
A1 Arts integration is acknowledging the ways arts can help reach (other) educational goals - while NOT sacrificing the artistic merit.
A1:it also is a way for Ss to respond to academics in a creative way
A1: Ensuring elements of the fine arts are being embedded into the general education curriculum
You mean a worksheet can't do that? (Sarcasm)
True!Arts often spark creativity that feels safe to then explore that creativity in other subjects https://t.co/EQX0z5jGPv
A1: Finding ways to incorporate art/creativity in with curriculum. Being a good scientist requires some creativity!
A1: Arts integration means helping students develop multiple senses of literacy.
Would be great for us to be so integrated our "specials" wouldn't feel like another class, but flow! https://t.co/j3GRoJQbtb
Sorry joining a little late! Katy, 1st gr. in Mo
Great way to look at it! & look at that as a factor! https://t.co/kGkVQsBab9
A1: To me it means playing to multiple intelligences. Providing new, exciting, and relevant ways for Ss to learn.
my son and I want to develop a sarcasm font
Eric from Frontenac! Technology Ed, Graphic Design, and
A1: Using the arts (visual, performing, literary) to engage students in content.
please share. I would make more use of it than what is probably appropriate!
Sure can, but isn't just confined to literacy https://t.co/Mo44BdcY4c
A1: Arts integration means helping students develop multiple senses of literacy.
A1: besides my graphics class, I teach art through being creative solving problems.
Sky from Phillipsburg hopping in late!
A1: engaging Ss in all diff ways, whatever reaches them! I <3 all kinds of art!
well said Katie! https://t.co/so1dY5JPiG
A1: Using the arts (visual, performing, literary) to engage students in content.
One of the strategies we use in my classroom for analyzing visuals is called OPTIC. See attached: https://t.co/EBMu9LePXs
A2: don't feel like I do a good job of it...
A2: Ss can choose to use arts in presentations for class. When I was teaching physics, we made instruments. We build models.
A2: We also often have students create visual artwork in response to lit we study.
A1:Visual, creative literacy
A2 As a visual arts T i hit music, movement & creative writing with my classes to enhance the subject being learned
A2 lots of open ended ?'s, using illustrations in read alouds, taking field trips to see plays & concerts
A2: I use the arts to help build a "vocabulary" of visualization skills. Especially with my ELL Ss reading grade-level texts.
A2b: but I'd like to do a lot more.
Thats ok! Understanding you can do more is the first step in doing so! https://t.co/ehp8owzBTL
A2: don't feel like I do a good job of it...
A visual representation of lit is a great way to see understanding https://t.co/erANl5utCa
A2: We also often have students create visual artwork in response to lit we study.
A2: I try 2 offer creative project options, we listen to music a lot, trying to find other ways!
https://t.co/dhjyPD1dql
Melissa from North Dakota! I'm glad I didn't miss this! A2: I try to give kids chances to be creative throughout the day.
Glad you are joining tonight!
Hey all, jumping in late!
This is a wonderful way to help assess learning for students hitting their strengths https://t.co/ohVolKMyn2
A2: Ss can choose to use arts in presentations for class. When I was teaching physics, we made instruments. We build models.
A2: Everyday I do creative writing with a discussion at the beginning of every hour.
A2c: Oh...I still need to put up the video of cell reproduction dances. That was FUN! They created the dances and preformed.
Q2: I always try to do a craft/art project with the letter of the week for my Kinders and seasonal items for my 2nd graders
A2 we also listen to a lot of music during independent reading time
I agree. Integrating poetry into art pieces has been pretty impressive at times. Mood, symbolism, etc crossover.
You have a great start, keep making the intentional effort https://t.co/q4i2fOCPUs
A2b: but I'd like to do a lot more.
A2: Lots of singing. My amazing colleague has so many great songs to teach about the USA.
A2: through song, acting things out, and artwork that ties in to content
You hit the right chat to grab new ideas! I am also very willing to be someone to bounce ideas off of https://t.co/lF46UnfNNq
A2: I try 2 offer creative project options, we listen to music a lot, trying to find other ways!
A2: the kiddos I work with use song to work on things like skip counting. Visual arts help a lot with my ELL groups also.
We do a "closed eyes" creative writing exercise with music that focuses on creating mood. Kids seem to like it.
A2: sometimes it seems like when I do leave it open ended for them to pick a creative outlet, they freeze and can't pick anything!
A2: My former primary Ss loved to act out new vocab words from our read alouds.
A2: we did a class poster using division and I always have Ss draw while reading novels
A2 original music to match "feeling" of a lit moment, book trailers, podcasts
A2: For creative writing, my students are writing song parodies and creating music videos. Look out ! : )
A2: Another resource I like is . Ss can create galleries about a given topic and customize captions
A2: One of my favorite ways to introduce metacognitive strategies is by using visual art and music.
Sometimes they need just a little direction to get creativity flowing as time goes on its more natural https://t.co/Ur8XeKAJoj
A2: sometimes it seems like when I do leave it open ended for them to pick a creative outlet, they freeze and can't pick anything!
Taught 90%of my kids the word "charades" this year!! https://t.co/cmfB0cfOog
A2: My former primary Ss loved to act out new vocab words from our read alouds.
Oh!! Music videos sound SO fun!! https://t.co/jKlAr8Wqua
A2: For creative writing, my students are writing song parodies and creating music videos. Look out ! : )
Let me see if I can find it in my googledocs. I will drop you the link.
Hey check out ! Your Ss can share what they create.
A2 We have a "song of the day" that corresponds with a topic we've covered recently (Dictators = 'I'll be watching you')
A3 My weak spot is music so I am working on creating chants to go with major topics in my room
A2: Our Graphic Design and Student Led Graphics Business classes use art everyday!
A3: Well now I REALLY want to try music videos! Suggestions for topics/apps/resources for 1st graders?
A3: I think I would like to try adding in more drama. It would be fun to see what they are able to come up with.
A3:Definitely more creative writing and being able to incorporate it through content,not just stand alone https://t.co/sGeBVnx59s
A3 I would like to bring more drama into the classroom...maybe a class play??
That is brilliant! https://t.co/MASIWoZtEy
A2 We have a "song of the day" that corresponds with a topic we've covered recently (Dictators = 'I'll be watching you')
That is awesome! Very cool idea https://t.co/HwvBQDUQT0
A2 We have a "song of the day" that corresponds with a topic we've covered recently (Dictators = 'I'll be watching you')
Q2: we also love listening to and singing songs
A3: Next yr I'm adding Video Productions and creating short films and using our drama classes for our actors!
A3: Struggling readers/writers especially like reading and writing comics.
I did two class plays this year! Kiddos loved it! https://t.co/BQxv06XFIG
A3 I would like to bring more drama into the classroom...maybe a class play??
I will check Twitter for and I am normally able to find something that will work!
love this idea & the tech it can bring in while incorporating the arts https://t.co/EBSHgxAIMi
A3: Well now I REALLY want to try music videos! Suggestions for topics/apps/resources for 1st graders?
Do it! Even. Short skit can open a flood gate of learning! https://t.co/dMrxv7HE0N
A3: I think I would like to try adding in more drama. It would be fun to see what they are able to come up with.
A3:next year I'm going to be teaching mostly math, I'm think integrating arts will keep Ss engaged. ideas?
Music always; also use Padlet to visually represent what question was asked.
A class play would be a great idea Ss could even write it hitting more than one art area https://t.co/cTtikm6VL4
A3 I would like to bring more drama into the classroom...maybe a class play??
have you tried the app Ditty? Super fast and easy for all ages
Make songs and raps!! https://t.co/dmCJjo1gvC
A3:next year I'm going to be teaching mostly math, I'm think integrating arts will keep Ss engaged. ideas?
A2: Music always; also use Padlet to visually represent/answer what question was asked.
I havent! I will def add that to the list of things to check out!
A3: Struggling at integrating the Arts? Talk to those Ts. They have a vast knowledge and are usually willing to share ideas.
Math & visual arts go very hand in hand. I also know math teachers that have kids make songs to math rules https://t.co/rFZs9tbYMe
A3:next year I'm going to be teaching mostly math, I'm think integrating arts will keep Ss engaged. ideas?
A3: We use songs that correspond to vocabulary words but I should play them more often
Totally! A strong Twitter PLN can help too https://t.co/rerSOeTqmM
A3: Struggling at integrating the Arts? Talk to those Ts. They have a vast knowledge and are usually willing to share ideas.
A4: A growth mindset! You don't need to be the best artist, singer, or actor. If Ss see you taking a risk, they will too!
A4 Seems simple but...ask for help.
A3: Turn mounted whiteboard into table and use as visual discussion/doodle as students come into class.
A4: Don't surrender to the clock! If Ss are engaged, they are learning.
A2: knowing that's it's worth it to take risks in the classroom. Step out of your comfort zone, try something new
A4: Reach out to the professional in your building!
A4 keeping an open mind and making sure the lessons are purposeful while trying new things
Love this idea! https://t.co/jP8Y6iEyho
A3: Turn mounted whiteboard into table and use as visual discussion/doodle as students come into class.
A4 Find like minded individuals & move fwd Arts integration is powerful learning for Ss when its right 4 kids&works a fire is lit
Exactly...Ss will follow what you model. Love that growth mindset. https://t.co/R9bcxn2V1h
A4: A growth mindset! You don't need to be the best artist, singer, or actor. If Ss see you taking a risk, they will too!
So true! https://t.co/RFppITPyXS
A4: A growth mindset! You don't need to be the best artist, singer, or actor. If Ss see you taking a risk, they will too!
A4: Our specials Ts are our greatest resources! Take a stroll to the specials hallway sometime, I'm sure they are happy to help!
A4: Just start somewhere! Give them the opportunity and see where they take it!
A4 Having and on my team would be awesome! Having support from admin would be key.
Sometimes simple things are forgotten & it can be hard to ask for help never be afraid to do so https://t.co/VrwtOEZowA
A4 Seems simple but...ask for help.
Turn table tops into marker boards with a little help from your graphics teachers with a vinyl sticker! https://t.co/afKwflmFem
A3: Turn mounted whiteboard into table and use as visual discussion/doodle as students come into class.
My Ss seem to love my stick people, animals, etc. https://t.co/YKwlcDjXW1
A4: A growth mindset! You don't need to be the best artist, singer, or actor. If Ss see you taking a risk, they will too!
A4 I struggle with others (admin. esp) recognizing the value of arts in my current school. Impacting school culture takes time.
A4: be flexible and don't expect too much. Mistakes are ok! Don't lose hope if it doesn't go great the first time.
A4 - I think most of the pushback comes from students lack of confidence with visuals. Given them a way to respond to it.
YES! Sometimes that "unstructured" learning is so powerful staying with it is worth it https://t.co/u0gP6SzlMu
A4: Don't surrender to the clock! If Ss are engaged, they are learning.
A4 - This might mean sentence starters, think-alouds, discussions based solely on visual media instead of trad. "text."
A4: I agree w/ every1 else! Ask 4 help, take risks, make it meaningful, be flexible, & DONT set a time!
- me, too! Mine love to giggle at them!
A4 I start the year with projects that don't have a right, or wrong. It makes it so much easier for kids to try.
It lets Ss see that we are not perfect and some things aren't easy for us as Ts https://t.co/LySXUc2w9W
Sometimes I think its a strength that we're not the best! It makes it less intimidating for them.
- I was thinking of saying something similar. My day is very scheduled (for me)
Oops bus pulled into school back soon
A4: Put yourself out there. I was drawing stick people incorrectly till Ss told me! Lol
What an awesome way to build confidence, creativity, and rapport! Using this once I get a classroom! https://t.co/3MixvAziYh
A4 I start the year with projects that don't have a right, or wrong. It makes it so much easier for kids to try.
A4 - My first project of the yr is a personal flag. 5 symbols & 3 colors that describe you. Gives Ss intro to talking about art.
A4: Ignore those who scoff "that's just for fun and isn't rigorous". Creating is at the highest level of thinking. Let Ss do it.
Q5: How can you collaborate with experts in the field of the arts to enhance student learning? https://t.co/XRrh2Ox1CK
So sorry I'm jumping in late looks like a great convo!
A5: I think every time you introduce kids to people workin in a field professionally (esp art or other small fields) it's powerful
A5: my goal is to have all my seniors have a mentor in the field next year to have meet monthly https://t.co/B3Y3Zc02CN
Q5: How can you collaborate with experts in the field of the arts to enhance student learning? https://t.co/XRrh2Ox1CK
A5 Our art teacher facilitated a Skype call w/a courtroom sketch artist!
Q5: just ask! I wanted kids to make their own dots when we read The Dot, my wonderful art teacher came to my room and helped!
A5 This is something I could get better at. Give me your ideas!
Sorry I have to leave early. My 5 year old needs to get to bed! Thanks for another great
A5: Schedule Google Hangouts and Skype or connections via Edmodo
A5: Visit art museums. I believe in KC gives tours to classes for free. Correct ?
A5: I invited a TV meteorologist "star" to my classroom. Kids loved him! Lots of drama and creative expression in his craft.
Have you ever heard of A+ Schools? They are researched based schools that integrate the arts into every subject.
A5: Music T has a song for everything. First time I made 3D shapes art T helped me. Ss made in art labeled in class.
A5: Involve specials Ts in curriculum planning. See where things overlap (part,part,whole/musical meter) and then collaborate!
A5 My math Ss collaborate w/digital billboard designer 2 create/publish math PSA's & apply math concepts https://t.co/zN4SyBxELB
I like to teach my Ss tricks for making simple sketches/drawings. Make it big and simple, fill the space, and add color!
A5b: Teachers are experts of their kids and of their curriculum.
Cheney High School is a pilot school in this!
& are advocates for Hiawatha Elementary & advocate for .
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is awesome, includes special needs Ss creating at high levels https://t.co/fUjtjLgnTq
& are advocates for Hiawatha Elementary & advocate for .
A5: My daughters music T started tching her fractions w/music notes at 6!
