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Leadership is far from a science. Many would even argue that it is more of a form of art. Since effective leadership means different things to different people, I wanted to dive a little deeper into this debate to glean a better understanding as to what great leaders do. It consists of a convergence of art and science.

The Professor Garfield Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational collaboration between Paws, Inc., the global headquarters for Garfield the Cat, and Ball State University, a nationally recognized leader in teacher training and digital education. Sections include: Home * Orson's Farm * Reading Ring * Art-Bot * Music-Bot * G-Cubed Knowledge Box * Infinite Learning Lab * Comics Lab. The site includes a comic book maker, teacher resources and Alice, a 3D programming environment and comic art lessons/

Digitized versions of world-class art and history collections.

Exploring design and illustration of children's picture books. We are graphic designers who have always been intrigued and inspired by the wealth of art and writing created for children's books. This site is our forum to display and applaud the brilliance we see in this field. We are here to share with you some of our favorites: the hilarious, the irreverent, the curious, and the stunning.

The art of teaching is based on a careful match between best practices and individual learner needs. The Literacy Specialists consultants bring you the following tips and tools to support your best practice instruction and to give you a window into their unique talents as educators. Free resources on reading - fluency, nonfiction, comprehension, vocabulary, read alouds,

The art of teaching is based on a careful match between best practices and individual learner needs. The Literacy Specialists consultants bring you the following tips and tools to support your best practice instruction and to give you a window into their unique talents as educators.Free resources on reading - fluency, nonfiction, comprehension, vocabulary, read alouds,

"Wixie is an educational platform that empowers students voice and boost their self-expression capabilities. It provides students with the tools to showcase their learning using various modalities including text, clip art, video and voice recordings. Students can work individually or in teams and in real-time. They can also easily share their work as a URL, an image, an eBook, or as a PDF. "

Literature circles are one of the hottest trends in language arts teaching. Two experts in the field offer insights and advice about using this instructional strategy. Included: Valuable resources for teachers who want to learn more about using literature circles in their classrooms.

In this talk from RSA Animate, Sir Ken Robinson lays out the link between 3 troubling trends: rising drop-out rates, schools' dwindling stake in the arts, and ADHD. An important, timely talk for parents and teachers.

Teen writer Alex Campbell on the rolling attraction of dystopia - still here, still big, despite predictions of its decline. Is it art imitating life that keeps it hot?

Literature is an important component of a total language arts program at all grade levels because of the many benefits it offers. Here are some reasons for integrating literature into your curriculum.) By B.D. Roe|E.P. Ross - Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall Updated on Jul 20, 2010

Lots of images to support this historical overview

"Medium (blogging platform) enabled me to feature online resources I have been creating for years in our LibGuides. This is exciting because it solves the issue of how to make archived online resources relevant to students and teachers. "

In countless studies to discover the critical elements that lead to successful reading, countless successful readers have replied that they were surrounded by books in the home and the bedtime read-aloud was a nightly ritual. Read tips on how to read aloud and how to choose the 'right' book.

"Virtually every children's book requires illustrations. Before you even decide on an illustrator for your book (or, if you are an illustrator, before you decide what book you are going to draw) you need to decide on an illustration style. What is an illustration style? It is the type of artwork that you will use in your children's book, and there are many types. Additionally, there are also different types of mediums, used to create art, which can be used in a variety of styles, but all have a flavor of their own."

Spanning a century and featuring foreign gems as well as British cult classics, Martin Salisbury's stunning collection of the greatest picture books is a revelation for all ages

The site does not appear to be maintained but the archives are well worth exploring to delve into picture book illustration. From the author: My intention is to discuss picturebooks, in particular the pictures in them! Why? Because, in ELT we tend to select picturebooks because they contain words our students might know. I plan to write something a couple of times a month, sharing what I discover in my readings; describe new titles I come across; discuss particular illustrators and their styles and generally promote the picture in picture books.

Learn how to draw characters just like those featured in your favourite books, with these step by step guides by children's book illustrators.