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Creating
When we create, we roam the edges of possibility. Each mark, Each stroke, Each word, Each move, Each sound, Each addition (and each subtraction) has the potential to…
20 words. Support & Feedback
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF on Twitter. Rich (@RACzyz)
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Serve the Person
If the goal of art education is to reproduce an image that doesn’t interest the maker or to create a work in a specific genre that doesn’t…
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Open. Smile. Repeat.
I look up to the sky and exhale. I am able to see my breath as it rises to the heavens. The early year has not been kind so…
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No Lesson Plans?
Today, I’m going to pose two simple questions: What would happen if we threw away all of our lesson plans for the day? What would we accomplish? …
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#OneWord2017 Push
It's time that we push. Push forward. Push boundaries. Push to be the best educators that we can be. Push students to be the best learners that they…
10 Most Popular Visuals of 2016!
Our 10 Most Popular Visuals of 2016! 1. 5 Alternatives to Reading Logs 2. 7 Ideas for Student Reflection 3. Questions We Should Be Asking Students 4. 5 Academic Skills…
10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!
Our 10 Most Popular Posts of 2016! Supercharge PD - How can you improve PD in your school or district? Try these activities for something fresh and new! 5…
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Last Week, Last Month, Last Year
I was listening to a podcast this week featuring Tim Ferriss, author of the Four Hour Workweek. Tim talked about our society’s need for the new - our focus…
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Effort & Impact
Recognize what your effort is going toward each day. Sometimes, we put a lot of effort into little things that don't really matter in the long run. And sometimes…