04 Sep Ignite Creativity: Flip Your Creative Arts Classroom!
Ignite Creativity: Flip Your Creative Arts Classroom!
Ready to revolutionise your creative arts classroom?
At Limina, we understand that our teachers are continuously seeking strategies to inspire their learners and enrich their schooling experiences. There are many ways to integrate technology into the creative arts classroom; one interesting approach is the ‘flipped classroom’ model.
This tried-and-tested method reimagines teaching by reversing the instruction flow and changing how learners understand and engage with the material. In this blog, we’ll unpack what flipping our classroom means, its benefits, and some practical ways to implement it in visual arts, music, performing arts, and drama classes.
What Are the Benefits of a Flipped Creative Arts Classroom for Learners?
Flipping the classroom means learners engage with material outside of school through videos or readings to understand the basics at their own pace. Then, class time is all about fun, interactive activities like discussions, group projects, and hands-on work that reinforces the lessons. This method works wonders in creative arts because it opens up more time for exciting workshop activities and one-on-one help. This way, we can better understand our learners’ needs and styles. Plus, it encourages collaboration and peer interaction, enriching the learning experience and helping build a lively, engaged community of budding artists.
And the Benefits for Teachers?
Flipping the classroom in creative arts has some incredible benefits for teachers, too. It helps us with classroom management, reducing distractions and keeping activities organised. Since learners come prepared, class discussions are more productive. Also, we can get creative while trying new teaching methods and technology. This approach helps us grow professionally and keeps our work exciting, leading to greater job satisfaction as we see its positive impact on learners.
How Do We Implement It Across the Creative Arts?
There isn’t just one way to flip a classroom; we can use various methods and technology for different creative art subjects. It provides a safe space where mistakes are part of the learning process. Whether trying out a new brush tool in a digital painting app or experimenting with different sounds in a music composition program, technology allows learners to take risks and discover their unique creative voices.
Digital tools like tablets and software such as Canva let learners experiment with colours and textures, boosting their skills and confidence. Virtual museum tours and online galleries bring global art to their screens, sparking creativity. Music education apps like GarageBand make composing and collaborating easy and fun, and in performing arts, platforms like Zoom recording tools help learners rehearse and perform virtually, improving their skills and confidence. In drama, scriptwriting software and virtual and augmented reality experiences bring stories to life in new, exciting ways. These tools help them understand the structure and elements of a well-crafted script, enhancing their storytelling skills.
Integrating educational technology into creative arts education offers endless possibilities for enhancing our teaching and inspiring our learners. It’s about balancing existing teaching methods and emergent digital tools to create a dynamic and engaging classroom experience. Limina believes that the goal is not just to teach art, music, or drama – it’s to inspire our learners to think creatively, explore fearlessly, and express themselves confidently. Happy teaching, and may your classrooms be filled with boundless creativity!
By Chantal Tarling