Teaching for a life in the arts – and beyond
As students pursue a life in the arts, I teach with both realism and respect—preparing them for creative careers while modeling the skills and mindset that lead to meaningful work.
Tag: Teaching
Teaching Grant writing in the Age of AI: A Practical, Ethical Approach
AI can strengthen student writing—but it shouldn’t replace it. Here’s how I’m teaching grant writing this fall using AI as a support tool, not a shortcut, while building trust and clarity.
Universal Design for Learning: Making My Classroom Work for Everyone
Universal Design for Learning isn’t just for students with accommodations—it helps everyone. Here’s how I use UDL principles in my classroom to create flexible, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences.
Making Learning Stick: How I Structure Class Time So Students Really Get It
Students don’t learn when they’re bored or confused. Here’s how I structure class time to make concepts stick—using emotion, stories, analogies, and layered explanation to meet students where they are.
Backward Design Changed My Teaching—for the Better
Backward design transformed how I teach. Instead of planning around topics, I start with what students should do—leading to clearer expectations, deeper learning, and more creative, focused class time.
Hannah Grannemann 