2020-21 HCPS Virtual Learning in the Arts

Summer Arts Virtual WorkgroupBen Luna: Spotswood Elementary MusicMaggie Hagy: Keister Elementary MusicErin Conway: Stone Spring Elementary Visual ArtLaura Paige Keller: Smithland Elementary Visual ArtMegan Austin: Thomas Harrison MusicEllen Kasiske: Skyline/Thomas Harrison MusicMichael Strawderman: Thomas Harrison TheaterHolly Bess Kincaid: Skyline Visual ArtClaire Leeper: Harrisonburg High School MusicJauan Brooks: Harrisonburg High School Visual ArtKen Gibson: Harrisonburg High School DramaAmber Corriston: Harrisonburg High School Dance

● Virginia Art Education Association○ Virtual Learning○ 2020 Standards

● Department of Education Webinars○ DOE Fine Arts Steering Committee○ COVID 19 for Music Educators○ Remote Learning Strategies○ 2020 Standards

● Virginia Music Education Association● Iowa Bandmasters Association● American Choral Directors Association● NFHS/NAMM Performing Arts Study● National Dance Educators Association

2020 Virginia Standards of Learning: Fine Arts Strands

Challenges and Opportunities for Arts CurriculumChallenges

● Time○ 4x4 High School Schedule Change○ Reduction of Time/Reinvention

● Virtual Technologies○ Research/learning for teachers○ Learning and implementation for students

● Rebuilding Curriculum○ New 2020 Standards of Learning○ No models. We will build.

● Materials and Supplies○ Safety for usually shared equipment

● Space at home for students to play/move/act/create

● Individual Teacher in Each Area (ES/MS)● Continuous change

Opportunities● Process vs. Product Learning● Innovative New Ways to Share Arts● Focus on Creativity and Creation● Focus on Student Choice● New Individualized Feedback Loops● Collaborative Teaching and Learning● Culturally Responsive Content● Arts Integration Potential● Community Engagement

Engaged Learning and Practice: Intuitive, Innovative, Imaginative, Invigorating

Learn, Practice, Create, Reflect, Connect● Project based/module work● Consistent small growth steps● Individual artistic growth● Social emotional growth● Systematic feedback loops● Collaborate when appropriate● Present and share when appropriate

Reflection, Growth and Virtual Assessment● Feedback Loops

○ ESSENTIAL for continued value by students and families

○ Student work documented/assessed○ Aligned rubrics for growth/assessment ○ Video and audio shared reflections○ Opportunities for individual feedback○ Synchronous/asynchronous sharing○ Peer to Peer/Teacher to Student

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Collaborative Teaching and LearningGoogle Classrooms and Canvas Courses Created in All K-12 Shared Curricular Areas

● K-5 Visual Art and Music● 6-8 Visual Art, Drama, Band, Strings,

Chorus● 9-12 Piano, Art I, Fine Arts Academy

Ensures equitable offerings and support across the division.

Uses the gifts and talents of staff in broader and effective manner.

Teachers will create and share lessons across school and grade level walls.

Allows for teachers to support both in person and virtual learning.

Allows for asynchronous content creation to be shared more prevalently to students and families.

Allows for cross grade and cross discipline feedback loops.

Sample Third Grade Music Lesson

Harrisonburg Visual and Performing Arts YouTube Channel

Enhanced Student/Teacher TechnologyTeachers will continue to use technology available to all teachers in HCPS to help assist the sharing, reflection process.

Technology based programs must be balanced with teacher presence in and out of the classroom for effective use. Time with students virtually is essential for success. Time for feedback and assessment is essential.

Teachers can “push in” to synchronous/in person classes with Google Meet/Canvas to help create safest environments in schools.

● Canvas/Google Classroom Apps● Flipgrid● Jamboard● Padlet● Quizlet● Seesaw● EdPuzzle● iMovie/Garageband● Sight Reading Factory● Museum Based Interactive Programs

Enhanced Student/Teacher TechnologyTechnologies specific for arts virtual learning

Focus on creativity, practice performance, reflection and practice, and growth/assessment

Focus on student use with Chromebooks.

Professional development built into cost needs.

All programs have in person use as well.

Total $$ Needs: $15,980

We Video: Drama and Dance PerformanceDrama Teacher Academy: MS/HS Lessons/SupportFlat: ES/MS/HS Notation/Composition SoftwareChoral Tracks: Secondary Choral MusicMusicPlay Online: General Music ClassesMidi Pianos: HHS Piano/Music Tech ClassesSoundtrap: HS/MS Piano/Music Tech ClassesSmart Music: 6-12 Instrumental Music ClassesAdobe Spark: 6-12 Visual Art

Individualized Visual Art PacketsVisual Arts packets for every student enrolled in a visual arts class K-12.

Allows for safe use of materials at home and in school. Provides students with essential materials for curriculum to move forward.

Individualized lists by grade, school, or secondary course curriculum.

Replaces shared materials in normal year.

Visual Art Packets:

K-5: $14,030/ $4.53 per studentServing 3100 students

6-8: $12,460/ $31.15 per studentServing 400 students enrolled

9-12: $20,198/ $50.50 per studentServing 400 students enrolled

Total Visual Art Individualized Packets: $46,688

Individualized Music PacketsMusic Education packets for every student enrolled in a K-5 music class

Music Education packets for students enrolled in instrumental 6-12

Allows for safe use of materials at home and in school. Provides students with essential materials for curriculum to move forward.

Individualized lists by grade, school, or secondary course curriculum.

Replaces shared materials in normal year.

Music Education Packets:

K-5: $3470/ $1.12 per studentServing 3100 students

6-12: $4,230/ $9.40 per studentServing 450 students enrolled

Total Music Education Individualized Packets: $7,700

2020-21 HCPS Virtual Learning in the Arts