MCAD Teaching Artists

"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."

Using video in the classrooms--here is a video bootcamp. Video is becoming integral to the way we teach most things. Using it effectively, efficiently and with ease is important to the new generation ( and the older generations) of teachers and artists.

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?

Good questions in this article on need for creativity in life and schools. Who is, what level, how to grow and how much work it takes.

Is this the future and if it is how and where do the arts connect?

Excellent guideline for online discussion moving the students to the center and teacher as facilitator