Through their educational projects, young people develop the skills needed for the 21st Century. Web page construction Students create images for Web pages, engage in collaborative projects designed to connect them with students in other countries, and develop ability to value diversity. Collage or assemblage Collage or assemblage of found objects residencies help students gain an understanding of the effect of recycling and caring for their environment. Teacher workshops Provide educators with applicable methods to teach the arts. Teachers engage in hands-on activity to design a Web page or create a collage or assemblage.
Participants explore the uses of the art activity as an integrated curriculum project.
Barbara will custom create staff-development. Can be offered for graduate credit. Students gain an understanding of the importance of global connections and interdependence. Also available to work with students with at-risk behaviors. Slides available through Iowa Artists Directory of the Iowa Arts Council, or by contacting the artist.