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We grow amazing art teachers. The first K-12 university dedicated to art teachers. #AOEU #AOEUstudent
Osage, IA
Joined June 2010
What grading practices do you feel don’t belong in today’s classrooms? .
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Balance Tradition & Innovation: A Deeper Look at Common Grading Practices Assessment % %
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AI is here. Are your students ready to use it responsibly? Artificial intelligence is everywhere, including the art room. These 5 creative activities will help your students see AI as a tool to be used thoughtfully, ethically, and with purpose:
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5 Ways to Spark Critical Thinking About AI in the Art Room - Curriculum - The Art of Education
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Art teachers do so much more than just pass out paint and clean brushes! This article dives into the stereotypes surrounding art education and the true magic that happens in the classroom—creative play, critical thinking, and lifelong impact.
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Art Teachers in Action: Stereotypes and the Joy of Creative Play - Professional Practice - The Art of Education
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Bring a little sunshine into your classroom all year with playful, vibrant summer art projects that spark creativity, brighten the mood, and keep lessons glowing—no matter the season!
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Brighten Your Classroom: 6 Summer Art Projects for Year-Round Sunshine - Studio Practices - The Art of Education
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Crafts and fine art both represent forms of visual creativity and each has a place in the art room. Explore how to balance crafts and fine art in the art room so you can have the best of both!
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Discover how to shift your perspective and empower your students through an asset-based mindset. Learn the three transformative steps to unlock creativity and build confidence in the art room.
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Unleash Your Creative Potential: Master 3 Steps to an Asset-Based Mindset - Professionalism - The Art of Education University
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Reduction printmaking challenges students to think ahead, problem-solve, and manage their time, all while creating stunning layered prints. Check out the step-by-step guide (plus pro tips!) to get started:
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Unlock Creative Growth: Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Reduction Printmaking in the Classroom - Media & Techniques - The Art of Education University
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Dive into the lives of three extraordinary artists whose talents have served beyond the canvas! Discover how art has played a unique role in the military and the fascinating journeys of these artist-soldiers.
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Are you ready to elevate your prints? Styrofoam printmaking doesn’t have to stay basic.
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From Simple to Stunning: How to Elevate Styrofoam Printmaking in Your Art Room - Media & Techniques - The Art of Education
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Every artist learns differently, so let’s teach that way!. Discover 3 simple and powerful strategies to differentiate your adaptive art lessons by delivery, goals, and pace to better support all learners:
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3 Helpful Ways to Differentiate Delivery, Goals, and Pace for Adaptive Art - Differentiation - The Art of Education
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Collagraph printing is messy, magical, and 100% worth it! ✨.This technique invites students to experiment, embrace imperfection, and think in layers. All while creating textured prints that are uniquely their own.
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Join the Summer Fun with Collagraphs: The Best of Collage and Printmaking! - Media & Techniques - The Art of Education University
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In a world that often equates worth with scale and speed, mini art practices offer a powerful and necessary counterbalance. A five-minute doodle, a tiny painting, or a slow brushstroke; these small habits spark creativity, connection, and joy.
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Jumpstart Your Creativity: 5 Easy Mini Art Practices for Art Teachers to Try This Summer Studio Practices The Art of Education
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Here are five ways to reignite your love for artmaking and encourage your own creativity in the months ahead!
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Dear Art Teacher, You Deserve to Be the Artist Too! 5 Ways to Encourage Creative Flow Professional Practice - The Art of Education University
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How do you support your Gen Alpha students? Discover 5 innovative strategies to connect with them, engage their curiosity, and spark their creativity.
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5 Innovative Strategies to Teach Gen Alpha in the Art Room - Relationship Building - The Art of Education University
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Dive into the magical world of cyanotypes—a timeless art form that combines science and creativity in the classroom. This hands-on process is perfect for K–12 students, offering endless opportunities to explore light, shadows, and design.
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