Tag Archives: art

Aggie

Posted on October 30, 2022 by colleenkr

This past week, someone very special passed away. Her name was Agnes, but to us, she was always Aggie. We met Aggie at work, where she was a phenomenal Education Assistant – the kind of person you hoped would be … Continue reading →

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Dreams and Creations

Posted on April 18, 2021 by colleenkr

Art21 shared a post featuring Loie Hollowell, explaining why she creates her art and the history behind it. Loie’s video was refreshing; I appreciated her honesty about the questions she asks herself and her thoughtful reflections about her memories. It … Continue reading →

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Growing as an Artist

Posted on March 27, 2021 by colleenkr

Spring is a time for new growth, and this teacher is feeling the excitement of new beginnings ahead. Along with a new season, this past week brought opportunities for me and I couldn’t be happier to begin a new journey … Continue reading →

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#OneWord 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by colleenkr

One of the (many) things I appreciate about my friends is knowing that they are there even though we might not talk every day, every month, or even longer. Time doesn’t affect good friendships, and if either of us decides … Continue reading →

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Figuring out Priorities

Posted on June 30, 2020 by colleenkr

Having more time at home has allowed me to reevaluate some of the things that are important to me, or should be. Although I’m an artist, I wouldn’t say I’ve been producing enough art, and I’d like that to change. … Continue reading →

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A Framework for Design

Posted on October 4, 2016 by colleenkr

Melissa Purtee wrote a post that intrigued me because of her willingness to discuss a topic that challenges some educators.  The connections formed between motivation, behaviour and cognition were brilliant.  Many times, students possess a level of motivation that allows them … Continue reading →

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Cover Artists

Posted on September 5, 2016 by colleenkr

This morning I was watching CTV’s Morning Live (Ottawa) — the best morning show since CTV canceled Canada AM…  but I won’t get into that.  Morning Live shared a short performance by a cover band that pays tribute to the Tragically Hip … Continue reading →

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Let’s Welcome @Dorion8765 to Twitter

Posted on April 1, 2016 by colleenkr

I figured out how to put video on Twitter. Here is some art from our class. #sgdsblearns pic.twitter.com/eGsdZAubH0 — Grade 5/6/7/8 Dorion (@Dorion8765) March 31, 2016 It was so great to see a new Twitter account yesterday, especially from my … Continue reading →

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I Want to Make You Mad.

Posted on February 4, 2016 by colleenkr

Today, I told my students that I hoped they struggled with our exercises. I want them to be uncomfortable with these lessons. I want them to be frustrated. If it’s too easy to “succeed”, then we’ve missed the point. If … Continue reading →

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Renegade

Posted on January 1, 2016 by colleenkr

The teachers I admire are one-half avant-garde and one-half renegade. They challenge their students, and they challenge traditional learning. They’re cool.   Art is traditionally taught by introducing different materials and techniques to students, and then evaluating how well each student manages … Continue reading →

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