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    Category: Innovative Arts

    The nature of learning – fast and slow

    It struck me early this morning how there is a fundamental tension built right into teaching and learning. These two elements are in constant tension…

    Peter.Johnson February 3, 2023
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    21 Cardboard Projects for Creative Classrooms and ‘Thinking like a designer!’ 

    These projects are perfect for giving students a way to grow creatively and get their first hundred mistakes out of the way. We use them…

    Peter.Johnson January 20, 2023
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    REAL examples of student choice in the classroom

    If you’re new to this site, “examples of student choice in the classroom” is a great way to get acquainted. Innovative Arts is my dream…

    Peter.Johnson January 3, 2023

    We need a new vision for education

    It is really easy to criticize education, principals, teachers. It's a lot harder to propose actual solutions. You hear it all the time - "Why don'…
    Peter.Johnson December 20, 2022
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    ‘Shift’ technology resources being developed

    The ‘Shift‘ in ‘Puzzle Shift Create‘ is short for ‘Shifting how we use technology’ Topics that I need to formalize from class: On this site,…

    Peter.Johnson December 18, 2022
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    20+ Fun Ideas for a STEM Project!

    I started as a science teacher and have been designing and implementing STEM project ideas for over a decade. Check out the resources that are…

    Peter.Johnson December 11, 2022
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    Redo-ing the ‘why’ on this site

    The first tagline, which I found in the 3-year-old settings of this site, were “Free creator resources for all students.” That’s a ‘what’, not a…

    Peter.Johnson December 3, 2022
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    What I learned from 100+ programs in libraries

    In 2015, I started a hands-on STEM library program. Libraries hired me to present as a part of their summer reading programs. In all the…

    Peter.Johnson November 14, 2022
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    Who, What, Why for Innovative Arts

    Who? Just me for now. Maybe more someday. What? Helping students reengage in their own education. Showing how mindsets, practice, growth, and basic creation skills…

    Peter.Johnson November 13, 2022
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    First Day of School – Introducing ‘Innovative Arts’ to returning students!

    I've spent the summer integrating and redesigning Innovative Arts class from the bottom up! Explaining it to students is a challenge, since this clas…
    Peter.Johnson September 11, 2022
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    Toilet Paper Tube Crafts!

    Watch this video for details on this practice!   Useful links for teachers:

    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Chalk on Glass – Designer Practice

    Watch this video for details on this practice!   Useful links for teachers:

    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Eyes and Eyebrows – Designer Practice!

    This is a Level 1 Designer project. In this project, you will need to practice making different emotions using only eyes and eyebrows. Try to…

    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Projector Aided Drawing! – Level 1 Designer project!

    This is a Level 1 Designer project. This project can be simple… but is is more fun if you make it a challenge! Trace many…

    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Make a Flip Book!

    This is a Level 1 Designer project. You can create a flipbook that is 100% on paper. This video shows a fast way to combine…

    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Blank Experiment Sheets! – Level 1 Designer project!

    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Play this while your students brainstorm!

    I made this to help my students brainstorm. The random words, settings and project ideas that are on this video really the ideas start to flow. Plea…
    Peter.Johnson April 14, 2022
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    Laura Kampf – Making cool and clever projects!

    Laura makes really cool stuff on her YouTube channel. I like to learn how she makes things out of wood and metal the most. Some…

    Peter.Johnson April 7, 2022
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    Make a Marble Maze! – Level 1 Designer project!

    This project can be simple... but is is more fun if you make it a challenge! Popsicle sticks on a piece of cardboard (or foamboard) can be a great cha…
    Peter.Johnson March 29, 2022
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    Neon Sign project w/straws and pipe cleaners

    This one will result in some interesting projects! The example project doesn't pop as well on camera - I will need to remake this video once we have s…
    Peter.Johnson March 29, 2022
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