What kind of Job can you get if you love art?
In school, no matter what kind of school it is, we tend to spend a lot of time learning information, skills, and techniques, but we often miss the conversations about how to apply the information or what to do with your new skill set. You’re trying to decide where or if to go to college. […]
How to manage your artroom with online grading
As an art teacher, it can feel overwhelming to keep track of all of the student’s projects and grades, and still be able to find the surface of your desk. I started out by only grading one or two of my classes work digitally and quickly made the switch to all students. I’ve experimented with […]
Spending more time studying art makes you stand out in a crowd of sameness.
Spending more time studying art makes you stand out in a crowd of sameness. I don’t mean that you’re going to stand out because you’re suddenly going to start dying your different hair colors and wearing crazy clothes ( although that happens sometimes). Instead, you’re going to stand out because you’re going to have a […]
Teacher Tools 26: How to keep all of your favorite articles organized
You’re working a project, know that you read a perfect article to go with your research, but you can’t remember where in the world you found the article… Sound familiar? is a great tool to keep yourself and the articles that you love organized and easy to share. View my Flipboard Magazine. View my Flipboard […]
1 Tool that makes Writing Easier
I tend to be a fast typer and a terrible editor, so discovering grammarly.com was like a dream come true. Seriously, it’s like having an English teacher looking over your shoulder reminding you to add commas and to stop using really over and over. Maybe you don’t love the idea of having an English […]
Are you Ready for an Advanced Art Class
Your son or daughter will be a freshman next year and you’re wondering if either of the AP Studio Art classes would be appropriate. Your child is mature and diligent, with future aspirations to go to art school and become a professional artist of some kind. They’ve taken several online art classes and worked with […]
How to take a Gap Year as a Homeschool Student
Can I still take an AP art or Art History course for credit if I’m taking a gap year? The simple answer is, yes. You’ve finished your high school credits, but aren’t totally sure what you want to do next, so you’re taking a gap year, and but still want to continue your learning. Taking […]
How to cut fabric into one long strip for weaving
I’ve always been a fan of rag rugs, but not so much a fan of cutting sheets or t-shirts into strips, until I discovered this method of cutting that makes it nice and easy to make one long strip. To get started we’ll use a scrap piece of paper because it’s much less intimidating than […]
Why Does Art Matter
Why do I have to learn algebra, when am I ever going to use it? Why do I need to read THIS book, what does it have to do with my life? Kids of all ages are always asking why, and as the adult tasked with responding to them why, it can get a bit […]
What is an AP Art Class
Why would you take an AP art class? What does it get you? While you might have heard of AP English, Biology, or History, you may not realize that there are also 3 types of AP art classes. So why take an AP art class? Why Take an Ap course from louise kane on Vimeo. Get […]