About the Author

Melissa Purtee

Hi! I’m Melissa Purtee and I teach visual art at Apex High School outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m passionate about student choice, supporting diversity and creating pathways for authentic self-expression. I’m also the author of The Open Art Room, which is all about incorporating Choice in the secondary classroom. Read more of my writing on my blog, Thoughts on Arting.

 

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Media & Techniques

How to Build Skills Without Sacrificing Student Choice

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Assessment Design

A Creative Way to Give a Meaningful Final Exam

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Media & Techniques

An Art Teacher’s Guide to Using Oil Paint in the Classroom

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Engagement

Are Thumbnail Sketches Really the Best Way to Plan Art?

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Media & Techniques

How to Run a Colored Pencil Boot Camp to Help Develop Students’ Skills

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Media & Techniques

7 Cool Colored Pencil Techniques to Teach Your Students

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum Approaches

Why It’s Time to Move on From Projects

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

4 Ways to Incorporate Collaboration in the Classroom

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Engagement

Try Visual Journaling for Teaching Art History

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

Cookie-Cutter Projects and the Truth About Originality in Art

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum Approaches

How to Get Your Students to Move Beyond Trite Imagery and Develop Original Concepts

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Assessment Implementation

A Valentine’s Critique Game Your Students Will Love

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article