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I am always looking to learn new things.
I am looking forward to visiting my children and grandchildren this summer in Nebraska.

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Formative assessment in Woodland style art

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Formative assessment in Woodland style art

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The teacher had them explain the choices of color, form... as they explained their art they showed an understanding of the culture and the art form.
By having students explain their art or discuss how they made something they would be showing an understanding of technique and their skill level without the fear of a grade.

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The students can do bullet points, drawings, or graphics to convey knowledge. The can use different media tactile, or digital to create presentations, projects...

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I am looking forward to sharing more moments with my students who continuously tell me they're terrible at art, then come into the class with a piece of artwork beaming and gushing over how proud they are of what they have accomplished.
Outside of school, I am looking forward to being a first time home owner and making a home for my daughter, mother and me.

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One thing I saw was how the teacher asked the student to remind her which piece was their then asked probing questions such as, "What were you thinking when you choose that design or what is the meaning behind your design?"  These are excellent questions because they ask the student to explain their personal thought process and express the how and why of their art.
As far as other ways that teachers use formative assessment to engage all learners and check their process is by doing these mini critique's or explanation sessions.  These little talks allow the teacher to see where the individual is at and if there is a larger number of students struggling with the same thing, then they can draw the class back together to reiterate ideas and concepts, if not then they can help those students grow and manifest their ideas in their own unique ways.

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I really have come to appreciate UDL for the way that it can help guide me along to a fuller, more comprehensive lesson plan as compared to some previous methods I have learned. UDL asks you to find ways to reach all students in multiple modes of engagement. As you move through the process, it is easy to see that most of us are already doing these things, but by using the outline, we are ensuring that all students are reaching the same outcomes. I find that by the time I have reached the third column, I have already done those steps, thus I know that the information I would like for them to do, has be distributed through everyone and there will be better results of learning in my class.

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I love seeing how students become inspired and involved with experimental art techniques.  Just the other day a student had researched how to make poured acrylics with glue.  She came in ready to order supplies and spend time looking through the Blick catalog to purchase materials because of having money from her first paycheck.  There are so many fun techniques on youtube... and I look forward to trying them out with students to help create enthusiasm for the arts.
For my future.  I look forward to getting settled in my new home so I can start my own creations.

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I watched several but was amazed at Media Arts (Gr. 10) "Graffiti: A digital Identity" by Brian Leichnitz         Leichnitz.  He organizes his course by having a Big Question that is asked throughout the entire class.  Smaller assignments are given to lead towards the end goal.  It seems each assignment is a for of summative assessment towards desired learning objective.  Another aspect I really liked is his use of Peer Assessment as a technique to motivate and teach that specific feedback is useful for refining artwork.  He has some great art youtubes on his channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvAp2feHomulAjQKxyqpTvA

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Approaching the work as a process vs product.  Looking at the assignment through a lens of how to most effectively give each student a learning experience that meets their own unique needs becomes paramount.  The approach to reach the end goal needs to be met through many routes.  Having each student's educational needs met is the challenge and the fun part.  Being open-minded, flexible, reflective and supportive of all methods I believe is key for the students to feel proud and connected to their artwork and education.  I loved the ideas in the Arts for All video about using clips, hangers, gripping tools; and the balloon to make a "satisfying circle."

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I am looking forward to feedback from students on how their mothers enjoyed the mother's day art project we made for them .

Outside of school I am looking forward to our family vacation to Lake Powell where our grown children will be joining us.

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I watched Animal Legends. The teacher referenced discussions of characteristics of the writing assignment and the development of an anchor chart and rubric based on those discussions. In addition to this, the teacher could have had the students discuss the shapes needed to do the art project and also the animals that were posted as choices.

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Giving students a choice of how they can communicate their learning is one way in which we can utilize UDL practices. Pairing students for collaborative discussion is important and should be utilized. Utilizing collaborative creation of assessment and reflection is something I often use as one of many UDL practices.

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I am looking forward to teaching 6th and 7th grade and getting a new social studies teacher who is really excited to teach middle school history and only one subject. I am also excited to switch classrooms this summer.
Outside of school: My in laws and auntie have been living in trailers right next to our house since the fire. They close escrow on June 3rd and I am also looking forward to just relaxing with my husband and 3 kids. I do not get enough time to do that.

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Julie Media Arts (Grade 10) - “Graffiti: A Digital Identity”

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Julie Media Arts (Grade 10) - “Graffiti: A Digital Identity”

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Students were using peer assessment, he was also checking their drawing and also a online component in which he can communicate with his students about their online projects. On this online component he has what is expected of his students and their projects. I feel that he was covering many different aspects for formative assessments.

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For UDL it always come down to how the student learns and how they can best show their understanding of the information. There are so many ways to teach students the information that they need to know and then check for understanding. Students can give explanation orally, written, digital,art the list goes on and on. Students need to learn in the way that is best for them and will best engage students. If it is not engaging students will not be learning to the best of their ability.