Relationship Building

Art Room Slang 101: Stay Current and Connect with Students

Lindsey McGinnis | December 12, 2024

Join Jackie Jablecki for pro tips on how to use slang in the art room with confidence! Using students’ current language and lingo helps to build connections, makes the art room a fun place, and engages students in lectures and learning. Jackie shares encouragement around risk-taking, as well as tips to stay up-to-date and safe on social media.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lindsey McGinnis

Lindsey McGinnis is AOE’s Media Content Manager and a former high school art educator. She is passionate about equipping art teachers to be successful in their classrooms and firmly believes that art is the best place for students to explore and process the challenging topics and concepts around them.

Art Room Slang 101: Stay Current and Connect with Students

Lindsey McGinnis

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