Last week I had surgery, so have been mostly at home. To make sure that I don't turn into a giant slug or die of boredom I have been keeping myself busy, with a mixture of productive activities (like this post) and not-so-productive activities (binge watching Criminal Minds). I'll be off again soon for a second, and possibly third surgery, so need to get into good habits straight away! Recently I posted a series of Slow Thinking Art Activities:Creating these have been super enjoyable, as I just get topick out artists/work of art I love, or issues I care deeply about. I could easily spend hours looking through the Google Cultural Institute, and this has given me a reason to do so! Here's a link to my Google Slide Deck with all the activities in it - please feel free to use any of these with your students. Today's slow thinking activity looks at a piece of work by Michael Landy. Links:Bonus: For IB MYP this is a great way to kick off a unit using the Global Context 'Globalization and Sustainability', with the exploration 'consumption, conservation, natural resources and public goods'.
Early in the year I attended an awesome wedding in palm springs, where I had a ton of fun (see above). The couple were not only super gorgeous, but they were super thoughtful in their planning. Michael is a university friend of my husband, and is from England. He was marrying Dana Flax, who is an American. One of my favorite things are the wedding was a small translation booklet to help the British and American guests understand each other! This small, beautiful book, was in a goodie back we received when arrive at the hotel. Basically the couple are awesome (see more evidence below).
When returning to school, one of my fantastic colleagues, Helen Shayne, asked me to work with her ESOL class. She was doing a unit on the diversity in the English Language, and knows that I know a lot of British Slang, (and often take delight in explaining the origin of certain phrases and words). I also only realized when working in an international school, that i do not pronounce my last name, Dutton, correctly! I use a glottal stop when pronouncing my last name (and 'Harry Potter' - much to my dad's disappointment). As soon as she asked for help with this class, I knew the wedding booklet would be perfect. I've put together many of the pages into a Google Slide, with permission from the creators (mega-babes seen above). Please feel free to use this with your students too! (Link to presentation).
Sometimes I hear my accent slipping and I have noticed that check out people in supermarkets no longer notice my accent... Which means I am getting an American Twang! In an attempt to not lose my accent or vocabulary, I have started listening to the short podcasts called "The English We Speak". Every week they put out a 2-3 minute podcast exploring a different British Phrase or piece of slang. I believe this could also be a great resource for exploring the diversity in the English language, or even for Americans visiting the UK! You'll see that it is actually a mixture, so does include some slang spoken in other English speaking countries too. Check out some of what they have covered below:
Over the last few years I've taken part in some slow looking exercises with works of art at both the High Museum, the National Gallery of Art and outside of galleries. I've decided to create my own slow looking experiences with some of my favorite works of art. Although many of these pieces are far away from me, I can use the Google Culture Institute to share these with my students. I have a rolling Google Slide Deck where I will continue to add more experiences, but will share out each individual exercise on an individual blog post here. Links
Over the last few years I've taken part in some slow looking exercises with works of art at both the High Museum, the National Gallery of Art and outside of galleries. I've decided to create my own slow looking experiences with some of my favorite works of art. Although many of these pieces are far away from me, I can use the Google Culture Institute to share these with my students. I have a rolling Google Slide Deck where I will continue to add more experiences, but will share out each individual exercise on an individual blog post here. Links:Tracksuit details: Bonus: If you are an IB MYP teacher, try using the Global Context Fairness and Development. There are several explorations you could use to focus your work, depending on your main aims and where the unit would develop, including; 'inequality, difference and inclusion', 'rights, law, civic responsibility and the public sphere' or 'justice, peace and conflict management', 'power and privilege', 'authority, security and freedom' or 'imagining a hopeful future'.
Over the last few years I've taken part in some slow looking exercises with works of art at both the High Museum, the National Gallery of Art and outside of galleries. I've decided to create my own slow looking experiences with some of my favorite works of art. Although many of these pieces are far away from me, I can use the Google Culture Institute to share these with my students. I have a rolling Google Slide Deck where I will continue to add more experiences, but will share out each individual exercise on an individual blog post here. Links:
Over the last few years I've taken part in some slow looking exercises with works of art at both the High Museum, the National Gallery of Art and outside of galleries. I've decided to create my own slow looking experiences with some of my favorite works of art. Although many of these pieces are far away from me, I can use the Google Culture Institute to share these with my students. I have a rolling Google Slide Deckwhere I will continue to add more experiences, but will share out each individual exercise on an individual blog post here. Links:
Bonus: If you are an IB MYP teacher, you could use the Global Context 'Orientation in Space and Time' and the exploration; 'peoples, boundaries, exchange and interaction', 'social histories and heritage' or 'turning points' Over the last few years I've taken part in some slow looking exercises with works of art at both the High Museum, the National Gallery of Art and outside of galleries. I've decided to create my own slow looking experiences with some of my favorite works of art. Although many of these pieces are far away from me, I can use the Google Culture Institute to share these with my students. I have a rolling Google Slide Deck where I will continue to add more experiences, but will share out each individual exercise on an individual blog post here. eLinks: Let me know if you try this - and if you are in Luxemburg, try it in person! (It's at the Musée d’Art Moderne Grand)
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