I . Program Overview
Program Calendar
Month 2018 |
Activity |
Tasks |
Check Your Progress |
Month 1 January |
Launch Creative Connections forms classroom partnerships .
Opening lessons carried out in partner classrooms .
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• Download and / or print handbook
• Introduce program to students
• Complete Pre-Exchange Survey online
• Introductory Workshop
• Begin creating art
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Month 2 February
Month 3 March
Month 4 April
Months 5 & 6 May-June
September and December
Students Create Art Students create individual art pieces for their partner class illustrating meaningful aspects of their culture and values .
Processing the Art The art is sent to our USA office . Deadline is :
March 17 , 2018
Examining and Responding to Partner ’ s Art Students examine and analyze their partner class ’ art .
Communicating Insights and follow-up questions are shared with partners through the following :
• Live Videoconference
• Video / Audio / Blog postings on www . culturexchangeonline . org
Art Exhibit
International Children ’ s Art Exhibit takes place in Guatemala ( Summer ) and Connecticut ( Fall / Winter ).
• Complete art
• Fill out Artist Description Sheets ( ADS )
• Art with ADS attached sent to Creative Connections with Packing List
• Classes examine their own artwork
• Art with ADSs attached sent to Creative Connections with Packing List
• Creative Connections reviews , translates and processes all art
• Jury selects art for International Children ’ s Art Exhibit
• Receive partner class ’ art and international art portfolio
• Videoconferences are scheduled
• Register and share with partner teachers at www . culturexchangeonline . org
• Videoconferences are facilitated
• Complete Post-Exchange Survey online
• Recommended : Classes share exchanged art and insights with schoolmates and community
• Visit the International Children ’ s Art Exhibit in Guatemala , or in Connecticut . Art is also exhibited on our website at www . creativeconnections . org
• Complete Program Evaluation ( online )
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