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The iPad makes some tasks that were previously difficult and time consuming achievable with one touch.  This means that students can cover more diversity in their explorations and engage more deeply with the curriculum.  In Year 10, the iPad gives students a huge array of tools...

In this year level it’s important students have an opportunity to engage with a wide variety of techniques.  It’s easy to tap into their creativity with the enthusiasm they bring to every class.  According to my last Year 6 class, the best activities were really in...

Where do you begin the search for art apps for the classroom?  Many websites have some excellent lists and we’ve put some of the best all in once place.   Apps for Art Creative Bloq’s 15 Best iPad apps for sketching and painting App Advice: Apps for the iPhone...

In this clip you’ll find the best argument for more time – more time for the arts in schools, more time for class activities and more time for creativity.

Pinterest, the social network that allows users to ‘pin’ content to their own bulletin boards, can be used in a variety of ways in education.  Click here to see 25 of the best pinterest boards in education. Art teachers seem to love Pinterest for all things art...

It can be difficult to explain the differences between the functions of the left and right brain.  This infographic above (from here) and below (from here) are great visual resources to assist.                        ...

Get those camera phones ready! Check out this clip which beautifully illustrates the way phone-tography has permeated our culture.  These ever-present little mobile devices are used to document life, every tiny bit of it, as it happens.  So powerful is the urge to record every...

“Explore the surprising side of color with Color Uncovered, an interactive book that features fascinating illusions, articles, and videos developed by the Exploratorium.  How is Monet like a honeybee? What color is a whisper? Why is it so hard to find your car in a lamp-lit...

Kronopedia This powerful timeline app allows students and teachers to visually navigate through art periods, dates and movements with ease.  Artists names are also arranged on a second timeline, with links to a beautifully presented selection of resources including images and...