The Picasso of this Day and Age

Backstory: My campus does not have afterschool programs. When I first joined 6 years ago, they only had math decathlon. In two tears, we added several sports programs from soccer to basketball to volleyball. Then the unexpected happened, the pandemic. Our school lost its momentum.

Problem: All of the after school activities ceased to exist. Soccer was the only program that rose from the ashes. I have been asked to start up an art club.

Complications: With 109 students separated in three classes, being the only certified teacher and bilingual, and with new regulations, being in the classroom has been challenging. Add on that I have two weddings to attend, help my brother move out, and my masters, time is a blessing when I have it. 

Solution: Since I cannot commit to staying after school, I found a solution to art club:  Individual Rotation Model (2015). Picture these students login to my ePortfolio or Google Classroom.

Description: They see several modules with video, lessons, homework, and projects for them to complete. They get to turn in assignments as they finish to be displayed on campus. They will meet with me biweekly in the mornings to receive feedback on work and ask for any clarification. The counselor even volunteered to meet with them after school to allow time for collaboration. 

I already have the curriculum; during fall break I will set up the videos and lessons.

Implementation Outline:

1. Phase 1: Planning (1 month)

   1. Objective: What I want my audience to learn?

   2. Actions: What projects are they doing?

   3. Lesson: Relate it to history and/or culture with a video

   4. Time Frame: Have a guided pacing for those who need it.

   5. Materials: Ask if materials are provided to be provided?

      1. If yes, find grants.

      2. If yes, plan how material will be distributed.

      3. If yes, determine costs.

      4. If no, provide a list of materials

      5. If no, provide a comparison of prices from different stores.

   6. Showcase: Ask principal for a place to display master pieces

2. Phase 2: Create (1 month)

   1. Create Platforms: Google Classroom and/or Website

   2. Videos: Tutorial videos

   3. Lessons: Article or videos (maybe even a podcast)

   4. Project: Create Exemplars (can be done with tutorial)

   5. Homework: Research or practice a skill

3. Phase 3: Roll Out (3-5 months)

   1. Rules: Establish expectations for classwork and delivery of products

   2. Distribution: Give material or information on material.

      1. Include flyers with information on meeting dates, login procedures, and expectations.

   3. Parent Meeting: Provide and explain the curriculum

   4. ePortfolio: Have artist login and get started.

4. Phase 4: Feedback and Revise (2 months)

   1. Data: Monitor student engagement.

   2. Adjust: Provide surveys reviewing the program to students, parents, and staff.

   3. Plan: Create and change the curriculum for the following year.

Now, you have an art club.

Reference:

Horn, M. B., & Staker, H. (2015). Blended: Using innovation to improve schools. [Jossey-Bass]