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How I end Art Explorations

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How I end Art Explorations

8/17/2025

This is how I transition between projects because I don't take work home

I have elaborated on my process before in THIS POST, but created this video to illustrate my process a bit more clearly.

Essentially I dovetail the end of one project with a short intro to our next assignment so those waiting for a grading session have something to do, and those who need a few minutes to finish up an assignment can do that. I always have an "and then" assignment... something to do "after" students think they are done.

For more about my grading rubric, visit THIS POST.

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