Presidential Library Distance Learning Resource

Hey all,

The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, as a non-profit, frequently hosts distance learning events for classrooms across the world. We are looking for classes who want to attend virtually and perhaps participate.

An upcoming event in April features the exciting stories and adventures of Peter Rabbit told by “Miss Teresa” Mauer, a talented storyteller affiliated with The Beatrix Potter Society. The stories are about Peter Rabbit and his adventures with his famous…

How do you use Technology with Art?

The Art Institute of Chicago recently had its first ever Google Hangouts on Air with a focus on Art, Technology and Education. Anyone use both art and technology in the classroom, please share and you are welcome to view the GH with special Guest Educators and people in the field. 

Social media to enhance understanding of art & design industry

I am about to start a project with my BTEC Level 2 art & Design (16/17 year olds) students on careers in the Art & Design industry. Due to the relatively low attention span of this group of learners I want to use technology the are familiar with to try and increase engagement and understanding. Can anyone recommend a social media platform that would be suitable to use? I'm looking for something with a balance between safeguarding issues and valuable vocational insight - all comments…

Education and Aesthetics

In such diverse fields as pragmatism, poststructuralism, and socioculturalism, and in the writing of scholars as divergent as John Dewey and Michel Foucualt, the notion of aesthetics principles applied to education have been explored. Aesthetics, generally defined is the process of sensory perception or the appreciation of beauty, form and function. Given that education is (if nothing else) a process of sensory perception and application, it seems reasonable to assume that principles…

MoMA Learning!

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We are pleased to share a great new tool for teachers, students and lifelong learners.  Check it out and let us know your thoughts via the feedback section or on our FB page.

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