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Tracy Hare

Hi! My name is Tracy Hare and I am in my 11th year of teaching middle school art for a small district in central Minnesota. I received my B.S. in Art Education from St. Cloud State University and my M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota.

In my classroom, I strive for deepening 21st century skills by encouraging my students to practice critical thinking, solve open-ended problems creatively and work together to produce, connect and share their artwork.

When I am not answering to “Ms. Hare” at school, I am answering to “Mom” at home. My husband and I have three little people that provide us endless energy, motivation and inspiration.

I am thrilled to be contributing a middle school perspective as a member of The Art of Education writing team.

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Augmented Reality Can be a Reality in Your Art Classroom

Last fall, I attended a technology conference where I went to a session on augmented reality technology (AR) and how...
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3 Ways to Use Memes in the Art Room

You might adore them. You may despise them. Either way, memes are part of our contemporary Internet environment, and they...
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What Is the Perfect Balance of Technology in the Art Room?

A number of years ago, when my district was organizing an introduction of a 1:1 iPad program, I was asked if...
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7 Deceptively Simple Watercolor Techniques That Will Amaze Your Students

Watercolor paint is by far my favorite medium in my classroom. The versatility, approachability, inexpensive cost and ease of clean-up...
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How an Artist-in-Residence Can Send Student Confidence Through the Roof

Having an artist-in-residence can be an incredibly rewarding experience for students as well as participating staff members. Artwork created under...
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Does the Decor in Your Art Room Affect Your Students?

Is your art room drenched from top to bottom with a wide array of decor? Rainbow tissue paper spheres hanging...
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3 Ways Social Learning Platforms Can Enhance Your Teaching

If you haven’t been exposed to social LMS’s (Learning Management Systems) like Edmodo and Schoology, it’s time you take a...
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The Perfect Project to Keep Your Middle Schoolers on Track

In any given middle school art class, students of all abilities, capacities and talents are part of the classroom environment....
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3 Meaningful Activities for Wrapping Up Semester Courses

As each of my classes come to an end at the quarter or semester mark, there are a few activities...
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Show and Tell: Why Students Should Design Infographics

Our students’ brains are bombarded by thousands of images each day. From social media, to advertisements, to online games, middle...
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Make Your Stagnant Still Lifes Come Alive!

One of the best things about teaching middle school students is the fact that they are quite willing to try some...
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3 Ways to Transform Toys From Playthings to Learning Tools

When I first started teaching middle school art over a decade ago, I was surprised and intrigued by the number...
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