Assessment Design

In this episode Andrew will dissect how we as art teachers can fit into the current “big data” educational paradigm....

Whether you love them or despise them, the purpose of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) is to guide instruction and, in...

A question we hear often is, “How are actual schools around the country using the National Visual Art Standards to...

The words we use with students have long-lasting power. They build or damage relationships and influence a child’s perception for...

The AP Studio Art portfolio is an undertaking. 24 works (12 Breadth, 12 Concentration) for a portfolio is no small...

The Studio Habits of Mind (SHOM) can be a phenomenal framework for organizing your Student Learning Outcomes, daily targets, essential questions, and...

Last month I wrote an article that asked if we should stop assessing artwork. I argued that a holistic form...

One of the best ways to communicate growth of student learning is through a digital portfolio. However, with all of...

Do you still have your college art portfolio? I have mine. The big black folder has moved with me three...

There are so many ways to send physical portfolios home. Each method has its own drawbacks and perks. Today I...

    I recently encountered this quote online. The words are by one of my favorite art ed gurus, Olivia Gude....

Writing an artist statement can be a daunting task for middle school students. More often than not, students become stuck...