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aRTs Roundtable 35: Plan B May 8, 2013 3:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable 35: Plan B

This week on the aRTs Roundtable is about Plan B. What do you do when you hit a wall in technology in the arts. Tricia reached out for resources at https://edbacker.com/ Jen creatively rescheduled. Brenda using Sonic Pics is still trying a work around with her first graders and the book Fortunately by Remy Charlip. Carol was someone else’s Plan B, since another teacher found it difficult to recreate a movie. We all had the student’s in mind of creating our Plan [...]

aRTs Roundtable 32: Sites and Apps for Art and Music Integration March 20, 2013 4:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable 32: Sites and Apps for Art and Music Integration

This week on the aRTs Roundtable about the new websites and apps we are using in art and music. Brenda and Carol talk about websites and apps that are used in the music classroom. Brenda shows Sonic Pics with kindergarten and a website, text conversation, where you can set up a virtual text conversation.  Carol discusses how to compose, yes, it is that simple, using beatwave and dropophone. The website she is excited about is the Chicago Summer of Learning a badge [...]

EdGamer 91: Gerry at NAEA (National Art Education Association) 2013 March 9, 2013 6:00 pm

EdGamer 91: Gerry at NAEA (National Art Education Association) 2013

Gerry is calling in from Texas for EdGamer 91. He is attending the NAEA (National Art Education Association) 2013 Conference in Austin. He left the snow of Chicago for the warm weather of the south and he is filling his brain with new ideas about Games and Learning. Zack gives us an update about his game club, we discuss SXSWedu, and Zack has been asked to join the Playful Learning Advisory Board. Don’t miss this great discussion! Tune-in and level-up!

aRTs Roundtable 31: Conferences, Connecting, and Collaborating January 23, 2013 3:49 pm

aRTs Roundtable 31: Conferences, Connecting, and Collaborating

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk how important it is as arts educators to ATTEND conferences face-to-face. There are lots of opportunities within each state to attend conferences where you can see and connect with “like” educators. In Illinois, the NICE conference is being held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Niles North. Tricia is presenting at an iPad drawing class. Jen is presenting a GarageBand and a Middle School General Music class at IMEA in Peoria this [...]

aRTs Roundtable 30: Classroom Management of Mobile Devices in the Artsy Classroom January 9, 2013 9:53 pm

aRTs Roundtable 30: Classroom Management of Mobile Devices in the Artsy Classroom

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about how to navigate mobile devices and create an environment of positive “can do anything” in the art and music classroom. We talk about what to do with “fast finishers” and empowering your students, whatever the grade, to be tech support and experts within the arts classroom. Tricia talks about doink app for the iPad and the video she created with her students that is featured this month in iPhone magazine. Show [...]

The BackChannel #13: A Conversation w/ Tricia & Carol December 5, 2012 10:32 am

The BackChannel #13: A Conversation w/ Tricia & Carol

This week on The BackChannel: This week, I invited Carol Broos and Tricia Fuglestad in for a chat.    Carol and I have been pals for several years now….but I just met Tricia in October due to the K12 Online Conference.  Both are very very VERY talented in ARTS  and I invite you to sit back and enjoy this conversation as we talk through MANY topics. (I do apologize for some of the sound glitches….still figuring all this podcasting out!)    [...]

aRTs Roundtable 29: The Blurring of the Arts November 21, 2012 2:26 pm

aRTs Roundtable 29: The Blurring of the Arts

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about transliteracy. Art teachers must be able use music, music teachers be able to use art in the projects the students create. In addition arts teachers involve theater and dance. The blurring of the arts has created arts teachers that take risks outside their discipline. We talk about the risks we have taken outside our comfort zone and how our students are creating innovative multimedia projects with purpose with transliteracy. Show Host: Carol Broos [...]

aRTs Roundtable 27: Conference Presenting, YOU Can Do IT! November 7, 2012 1:55 pm

aRTs Roundtable 27: Conference Presenting, YOU Can Do IT!

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about the conference season and the connections you can make face-to-face and virtually. Show Host: Carol Broos Show Contributors: Tricia Fuglestad  and Jennifer Kolze Show wiki: edreach wiki l l l l Tricia’s video on K12online “Teaching in a Technology Rich and Connected Classroom“ Scribd – Permission to post, copy, share, and use any work, picture, or file. Tricia’s Blogpost ‘Some Fuglefun at #SPUN12“ Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- [...]

aRTs Roundtable 26: So Your Program Needs Money October 3, 2012 2:14 pm

aRTs Roundtable 26: So Your Program Needs Money

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about getting resources for your classroom such as grant writing, contests, and more. The arts are sometimes the last to get those “tech toys,” see creative ways of accessing the resources for your students, Show Host: Carol Broos Show Contributors:   Brenda Muench, Jennifer Kolze, and Tricia Fuglestad  Show wiki: EdReach Wiki   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable 24: The Connected Educator in the Arts July 4, 2012 12:49 pm

aRTs Roundtable 24: The Connected Educator in the Arts

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about Connected Educator Month in August. How we connect with each other impacts how we teach the arts and create opportunities for our students. Tricia talks a simple boy scout badge propelled her students to win a national online video award through connections on the web.  Jen talks connecting the students using world drumming, after completing a weeklong class with Dr. Will Schmid. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Tricia Fuglestad and Jen Kolze  Show [...]

aRTs Roundtable 23: Getting Testy in Testing the Arts June 20, 2012 5:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable 23: Getting Testy in Testing the Arts

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about standardized testing in the arts and physical education. Due to the “value added” measures with teacher evaluations many states are adding multiple-choice standardized tests. We have strong feelings how this will destroy many arts and physical education. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Tricia Fuglestad, Jen Kolze and Brenda Muench Show wiki: Edreach Wiki   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable 22: Summer Learning and Summer Recharge June 6, 2012 5:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable 22: Summer Learning and Summer Recharge

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about our summer goals and plans. How we as artists need a “recharge” and a time to reflect on our art and music. It is also a time for other passions and interests. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Tricia Fuglestad, Jen Kolze and Brenda Muench Show wiki: edreach.us   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable #19: Photo Apps April 25, 2012 3:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable #19: Photo Apps

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about Photo Apps. There is a thin line between art and music, the crossover is apparent in the apps we use for art and music. Photography apps have transformed how we take pictures and create new photos. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Tricia Fuglestad and Brenda Muench Show wiki: edreach.us   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable #18: Artsy Apps April 18, 2012 5:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable #18: Artsy Apps

This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk about Artsy Apps. There is a thin line between art and music, the crossover is apparent in the apps we use for art and music. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Trisha Fuglestad and Jennifer Kolze Show wiki: edreach.us   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable #16: Cody Fry, A Recording Artist You Should Know March 21, 2012 5:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable #16: Cody Fry, A Recording Artist You Should Know

  This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk to Cody Fry, an up and coming recording artist currently living in Nashville, TN. He has two albums on iTunes. Cody has an interesting viewpoint of incorporating the arts within his life and how he inspires others to collaborate on his albums. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Trisha Fuglestad, Jennifer Kolze, and Cody Fry Show wiki:edreach.us wiki   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable #14: Theresa McGee, Extraordinary Art Teacher and Collaborator March 7, 2012 5:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable #14: Theresa McGee, Extraordinary Art Teacher and Collaborator

  This week on the aRTs Roundtable we talk to Theresa McGee, a Kindergarten through Fifth Grade art teacher from Hinsdale, Illinois. Her focus on collaborative projects such as “Pinwheels for Peace” has morphed into an international activity. She won the 2011 PBS Innovation Award and contributes to the blog “The Teaching Palette,” which has won several awards. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributor:  Jennifer Kolze Show wiki: edreach.us wiki   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or [...]

aRTs Roundtable #11: Scheduling The Arts February 15, 2012 3:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable #11: Scheduling The Arts

  This week on the aRTs Roundtable we discuss the various ways to scheduling the arts (art and music) within the school setting. This is the time that administration is looking at staffing and being involved with the process will enhance your program. Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Trisha Fuglestad, Brenda Muench, and Jennifer Kolze Show wiki: edreach.us wiki   Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- artsroundtable@edreach.us

aRTs Roundtable 9: STEM to STEAM February 1, 2012 5:00 pm

aRTs Roundtable 9: STEM to STEAM

  This week on the aRTs Roundtable we discuss the importance of the arts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (STEM)  How to innovate with sciences with the arts. (STEAM) Show Host: Carol Broos Show contributors:   Trisha Fuglestad and Brenda Muench The complete show notes are now on the EdReach Wiki   Call us on our comment line! If you’d like to leave some feedback you can call us on our very own EdReach Comment line: That’s: (443) 93REACH.