EPISODE 151: The Role of Art in Developing Flexible and Creative Learners
November 8, 2023
Overview:
Kevin Stoller discusses the integration of technology into the art curriculum with a team from Lincoln, Nebraska. The team includes Guy Training, a professor and principal investigator from University of Nebraska and two teachers from Art-Holmes Elementary School: Amy Spilker, a second-grade teacher, and Matt Akmudi, an art teacher. They share their experiences and insights on how they are using technology to meet the needs of their students.
Dr. Guy Trainin is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln education professor specializing in literacy, technology integration, and innovative learning with recent research in AI. He is an active digital author, blogger, and podcast host. He blogs at guytrainin@blogpost.com podcasts at tech-edge on apple podcasts and TechEdge01 on Youtube. Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guytrainin
Matt Auch Moedy is an Art Specialist at Art-Holmes Elementary with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, skilled in Art Education and K-12 classroom management.
Amy Spilker, a dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher at Art-Holmes Elementary, brings 16 years of experience to her teaching, emphasizing creative problem-solving and collaborative student discovery.
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