How Do You Assess Learning?

I read a blog post by Melissa Purtee that asserts that we should be assessing learning, not just the work.  Or at least using a balanced approach that includes assessing both the learning and the work.  

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How Do You Get Students to be Reflective?

Getting students to reflect and self-assess can be tricky.  Sometimes "less is more".

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Assessment, It's Not Just for Teachers!

Even if you don't LOVE assessing (and who does?), here are some tips to make it easier and more effective.

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Teaching the Artistic Process

 I recently had a chance to meet with some Hilliard teachers to talk about my Op Art lessons.  While in the Norwich Art Room I could help but notice how wonderful all the signs that Jamie made were.  She's been teaching in this room for less than a year and has really created a wonderful space! 

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An Identity Lesson With a Mission!

I recently developed an Avatar Lesson. The inspiration for this lesson was trying to come up with a lesson that could turn into a collaborative project with each student's work on a square.  I wanted students to show their identity in a visually interesting way.  The visual in my head reminded me of a friends list on Facebook, where each student was represented by a profile picture or avatar.  I looked online at avatars and was inspired by the graphic cartoon-like avatars that some people create.

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