Listen "Ep. 095 - Using Improvisation and Performativity as Teaching Tools"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Lois Holzman is a developmental psychologist who is internationally recognized for her work regarding the effects of play, performance, and group creativity over the span of a lifetime. In February, she will be presenting at the Art Ed Now conference on how improvisation can improve your teaching and your students' learning. In this episode, she and Tim preview that presentation and discuss the benefits of play and how it affects both kids and adults (5:15), how you can set your students up for individual successes (11:45), and how you can use improvisation as a teaching tool (17:15). Resources and Links: Visit Dr. Holzman's blog View her TED talk Learn about the East Side Institute Dr. Holzman is also the author of numerous books Tim referenced the very first episode of Art Ed Radio when the topic of 'Everything is a Remix' came up. Listen at your own peril
More episodes of the podcast Art Ed Radio
Art Ed Radio's 500th Episode Celebration!
13/01/2026
The January 2026 Mailbag: Quality Supplies, Music in the Classroom, and Getting Back in the Groove
06/01/2026
The Power of Mentoring with Janet Taylor
09/12/2025
From the Archives: Giving Back to Art Ed
25/11/2025
Our Community's Best Advice for New Teachers
18/11/2025
The November Mailbag: Live From Chicago
04/11/2025
An Art History Mystery, Part Two
28/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.