Avoid a Trip Down the Resource Rabbit Hole With These Digital Treasures
By Susan Silva
With the new school year underway, I have been thinking a lot about how I design lessons and where my go-to spots are for finding inspiration. As the year progresses it is always nice to have a treasure trove of resources tucked away in your back pocket to reference when developing new lessons or grappling with the best way to present a concept.
I have assembled a list of some of my favorite places to visit online when constructing lessons for students or even searching for personal inspiration. If you are like me, you may fall down the virtual rabbit hole when researching ideas online. I have compiled a list of the most rewarding spots I have found…Enjoy!
- I stumbled across this blog when I was looking for dynamic collage compositions. Yet, once I delved deeper, I found it offered so much more. Sassy artist, writer and critic, Danielle Krysa combines her wit with an impeccable eye for art and design. She even has a podcast if that better meets your needs.
https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/ @thejealouscurator - Used in tandem, these two digital gems make excellent resources for the photography classroom. From darkroom to digital, it covers the entire spectrum.
http://thedelightsofseeing.blogspot.com/ & https://lightpaintingphotography.com/ #thedelightofseeing - These two sites are superior for seeking thought-provoking and timely information about exhibitions and articles that will inspire not only you, but also your students.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/ #thisiscolossal
https://mymodernmet.com @themodernmet - Finally, as far as putting these resources into action, check out these wonderful thinking routines that have been tried and true in deeply engaging students and creating a culture of thinking. http://www.visiblethinkingpz.org/VisibleThinking_html_files/VisibleThinking1.html
Perhaps you have some of your own gems to share! Feel free to use the comments section below to contribute to the conversation.
-SS