We can teach large assemblies (100+), providing you have multiple screens or one large screen. I can teach one classroom at a time or multiple classrooms if they are coordinated to start at the same time with the proper supervision.
Definitely yes! Students are encouraged to ask questions, and part of the interactive class includes my asking them questions, physically raising hands, polling, etc.
Yes, I provide teachers with a checklist of arts activities and reflective writing exercises to keep the ideas, involvement, and inquiry in multicultural arts alive.
We use all popular interactive platforms–Zoom, WebEx, Google Meet, etc. I prefer to host, or will gladly work with your IT Department.
The program is versatile and is grade-level appropriate. Students of all ages respond to an interactive presentation. I employ a more advanced version for grades 9-12.
Most of the time the school will host it. That is better because the teacher can control who is coming in and out of the ‘room’, start times, and any disciplinary or technical issues without anyone interrupting me during the program. I can host it as well.
Most schools prefer the extended class time of 55 – 60 minutes for a special program like this. Many schools appreciate the extended time and leave more time for Q and A. But there is the option of adhering to the normal class time ~ 45 – 50 minutes.
My more advanced programs can be longer.
Teachers, staff, and students have all commented about how surprisingly engaging it is. I teach it like my college classes, so it is very engaging. It is a very fast-moving program and the video and live action is very professionally filmed. No time to get bored.
A teacher or administrator must be online, as required. They are welcome to participate in any part of the program–announcements/introductions, concluding remarks, etc.
Yes! Day in Clay follows the onsite methodology, where we talk and demo the intersection of art, clay, culture; form, design-symbols and storytelling. In some ways, the virtual program allows things we can’t do in person-close-ups of pottery from different cultures, many visuals, and the strategic use of video-demonstrations, shot live on set.
In following weeks, students work with their teacher(s) on the lesson with the actual materials. The art teacher(s) are provided additional support to execute the program.
Day In Clay provides a hands-on art experience. Programs designed for your curriculum. Within minutes, participants are involved in the process of working with clay and learning about the relationship between art and society.
