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The power of story through word and moving image is evidence hear through SOS where woman and girls are giving cameras to explore their worlds in photo, video and research of their own communities in Loas.

"Much of what we know about learning through relationships has its origins in the work of Lev Vygotsky, the child psychologist who asserted that learning is relational, and that language/conversation is central to the relational aspects of learning. Another reason that I admire Vygotsky's work is his emphasis on the role of community and how that facilitates the learning process. I am also inspired by the philosophy of Martin Buber and his idea that consciousness itself only arises through relationship. Buber understood that the social framework of teaching is fundamental to how we learn and to the development of human culture in general. Buber was an early proponent of the idea that the best way to teach a student is to see him or her not as an "it," but as a whole, complex, and empathetic human being."

Understanding the needs of our students with special needs is at the core of our practice. Meeting students were they are and finding ways to connect and grow their self confidence through creative problem solving and making is a key to learning. This source does not focus on the arts but the content suggests deep opportunities and links.

Metrics in museums. Art and technology--the subtle way you are being watched and counted in the process. Is group sourcing best for choosing artwork in musuems?