http://blog.creatubbles.com/2015/08/19/guest-blog-interview-with-arlene-shelton-smartisteacher/#more-1292 This summer, art educators have been busy with the #K12ArtChat PLN set up by challenge queen and Texas high school teacher Arlene Shelton. Arlene has been using this hashtag to provide encouragement and inspiration for art teachers, and pushing our learning community to think creatively. Arlene first challenged “the house of Grundler” (as she calls us) this spring to cre

Day 21: Time & Effort With all of the distractions throughout the day, time is a always a challenge for teachers. How do you keep focused and make the most of your efforts. Reflect and then share creatively. Quote of the Day: “This is the key to time management - to see the value of every moment.” - Menachem Mendel Schneerson Song of the Day: “I Go to Extremes” - Billy Joel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xgjtm4_M20

Day 20: Manage and Delegate You don’t have to be a Superman and take it all on! What are some things you can deleigate this year, to help you be a “super” teacher? Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Quote of the Day: The first rule of management is delegation. Don't try and do everything yourself because you can't.- Anthea Turner Song of the Day: “Superman - Main Title” - John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra https://youtu.be/e9vrfEoc8_g?list=PLJ5TX6O3NF7AN-

Day 19: Self Preservation and Balance How do you know when you have reached your limits? What are some things you do rebalance yourself personally and professionally? Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Quote of the Day: “There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder.” - Ronald Reagan Song of the Day: "Limits" - Barenaked Ladies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIxc00ok_3E

Gather around, boys and girls of all ages! Want to make to the Big Time? Reflect and List several ways you plan to Promote and Educate the community around you. Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Day 18: Promote and Educate Quote of the Day: “Without promotion, something terrible happens... nothing!” - P. T. Barnum Song of the Day: “Big Time” - Peter Gabriel https://youtu.be/PBAl9cchQac

Day 17: Share and Examine When you take a closer look at something, you are able to find areas where improvement can be made. How are some ways you plan to have students examine and share their projects with fellow classmates? Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Quote of the Day: “The most efficient way to live reasonably is every morning to make a plan of one's day and every night to examine the results obtained.” - Alexis Carrel Song of the Day: “Man in the Mirr

Day 16: Transition and Metamorphosis In order to improve, change must happen. Illustrate how your teaching style has evolved. Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Quote of the Day: “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” - John F. Kennedy Song of the Day: “Changes” David Bowie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJSv6JXKS_I

Day 15: Contemplate Change There is time for change. Contemplate and list 3 things that you have thought about in your teaching style that you would like to change. Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Quote of the Day: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi Song of the Day: Turn, Turn, Turn - The Byrds https://youtu.be/pX6SuX0Z6AQ

Day 14: Simplify Understanding In simplest terms, how do you plan to evaluate student understanding this school year? Sketchnote what worked well in the past and your improvement plans for the new year. Share your thoughts and reflections creatively Quote of the Day: “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” - Leonardo da Vinci Song of the Day: “Don’t you Forget about me” - Simple Minds https://youtu.be/CdqoNKCCt7A?list=PLJ5TX6O3NF7AN-vYAEWGnFXkG2dQkxxZj Movie Clip

Day 13: Illuminate Ideas When you enter a dark room, to see where you are going or to showcase something you turn on a light. What are somethings you plan to do this year to highlight things happening in your classroom? Share your thoughts and reflections creatively. Quote of the Day: “If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path” - Buddha Song of the Day: “City of Blinding Lights” - U2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xQOb51qZ-c