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Episode 119 - Christine Miller - The Art of Thinking & Questioning Mar 23, 2023

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Fiber Artist and retired Art Educator, Christine Miller joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about thinking and questioning! What does that mean, though? Christine shares her experiences as an art educator and the ways she nurtures her students critical thinking skills using active listening and opening them up to metacognition – thinking about your thinking. Discover how slowing down to fully absorb tasks, giving students the ability to ask questions, encouraging students to wonder out loud and be curious all give them the ability to synthesize information and pull their learning together. Listen in to hear Christine’s tips and tricks for supporting students and helping them learn how to think.

Episode 118 - Coffee with Karl: The Importance of Art History Mar 16, 2023

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Davis Publications Art Historian joins The Creativity Department for a new Coffee with Karl conversion about the importance of Art History in the art room! In this episode learn how Karl uses his unique position as art historian and image curator to highlight underrepresented artists, movements, and artwork in the world. Through the curriculum work he does for Davis, his Curator’s Corner blog, and the Contemporary Art in Context articles he writes for SchoolArts magazine, Karl shines a light on the importance of art from the past. There’s a lot more to it than what you traditionally think of “art history”. Listen in to hear more!

Episode 117 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Creating Welcoming Environments Part 2 Mar 09, 2023

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Creating welcoming spaces for students requires deep care, concern, and attention. Considering these notions is essential to creating programs that support students at their individual levels. In this Connected Arts Networks (CAN) episode, The Creativity Department and co-host Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz speak with educators Gayle Nicholls-Ali and Lindsey Baur. Listen in to hear how Gayle and Lindsey create welcoming environments for all learners, honor and encourage student voice and choice, illustrate different (and similar) approaches to art through experiences with artists of diverse cultures, and much more!

Episode 116 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Creating Welcoming Environments Mar 02, 2023

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Explore the importance of creating welcoming environments for students in the second series of episodes brought to you by the Connected Arts Networks (CAN). As a partnership between The National Art Education Association (NAEA), Educational Theater Association, National Association for Music Education, National Dance Education Organization, and NYC Department of Education’s Office of Arts and Special Projects, the goal of this network is to build a sustainable model of professional learning to help teachers better serve students. In this episode, the Creativity Department and Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by educators Bridget Shepard and Michael Gordon for an important and informative discussion about fostering environments that support all learners. Hear how these educators are creating engaging environments for their students while maintaining safe spaces to celebrate their differences.

Episode 115 – Kris Bakke – Preparing and Promoting for YOUTH ART MONTH Feb 23, 2023

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In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Kris Bakke, Vice President of the Council for Art Education and Art Education Manager for Royal Brush. Listen in to hear about how to prepare for Youth Art Month and promote your art room during it! Kris shares the most effective ways she’s seen to advocate for your program, stories about past Youth Art Months, and details the positive effects Youth Art Month celebrations have had on art programs. Discover how you can celebrate and advocate during March to recognize Youth Art Month!

Episode 114 – Creativity Crew – All of our Faves! Feb 16, 2023

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In this episode art educators Candido Crespo, and Joe Boatfield join The Creativity Department for a discussion about their most-loved items to use in the art room and to engage students. Get the inside scoop on their most recommended classroom tested art materials, equipment, art lessons, inspirational artists, technology and more. There’s bound to be something new to take away as you dive into this conversation covering what works best and why.

Episode 113 – Jason Blair – Recognizing the Space Between Teaching and Learning Feb 09, 2023

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In this episode, returning guest Jason Blair joins the Creativity Department to talk about the disconnect teachers and students can have in the art room. Dive into the space between teaching and learning to see how we can bridge that gap by encouraging creative thinking, empathy, instilling a sense of creative confidence, and building community! Listen in for Episode resources and more.

Episode 112 – Using Manipulatives to Close Learning Gaps Feb 02, 2023

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In this episode, Art Educator Ruth Byrne talks to the Creativity Department about using manipulatives in the art room! Ruth uses the Froebel method of teaching, which nurtures activity and inquiry instead of teacher-led instruction. She shares her experiences with manipulatives in her classroom, how they help her students learn, and how you can implement them in your own art room! Listen in for resources and more.

Episode 111 – Creative Practice, Self-Care, & Mindfulness Jan 26, 2023

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In this episode, returning guest James Rees and Jane Dalton, both artists and educators, join the Creativity Department to discuss how you can infuse mindfulness into your creative practices and your art room! Learn how exercises that only take two minutes can help you and students regenerate and refocus on tasks at hand. Listen all the way to the end to participate in sample exercise and discover how quick refocusing can take.

Episode 110 – Misty Kluesner – Intersections of Technology & Creativity Jan 19, 2023

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In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by Misty Kluesner, a Creativity & Design Learning Experience Designer and currently working at a TK-8 design thinking school. Misty deals with technology and creativity every day - she shares resources, stories, and advice on how to incorporate technology seamlessly into your art room!

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