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The questions below were presented at this summer's arts infusion workshop. As of August 29, 2010, two teachers have answered the questions, but I am still seeking more answers (and possibly some communication between teachers). If you are new to this wiki, please sign in, click on "edit" and add your answers!

1. What is your vision of an arts infused school?

5th grade RES - Camela Blanchard: My vision of an arts infused school is that of a school which is vibrant, energetic, and teeming with life. Simply using drab paper/pencil “technologies” in a classroom set in rows would be replaced with lessons that demand student collaboration, utilize best instructional practices as revealed through brain-research, and take on a “life” and energy of their own. Lessons would be fun, students would learn, and the product of student learning would be used as a formative assessment to direct instruction.

2. How often should arts infused lessons be taught in your classroom (please keep in mind that we are in the beginning stages of implementing the arts infused approach to teaching)? 5th grade RES - Camela Blanchard: Ideally arts infused lessons should be - to some degree - present daily. In the beginning stages, two lessons a week is achievable through collaboration with other arts infused classrooms.

3. What are your personal goals related to arts infusion for the 2010-11 school year?

5th grade RES - Camela Blanchard: My personal goal is to utilize the arts on a daily basis to enhance/enrich student learning.

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