INTRODUCTION [The Art of Engagement Challenge ran in September 2021. This free challenge is no longer available. See my Work with Me page]. Would… Read More »What to Expect from The Art of Engagement Challenge
INTRODUCTION Today I’m sharing some thoughts about how you can successfully lead engaging discussion-based programmes around art. I’ll be talking briefly about the… Read More »Success-Factors for Leading Discussion-Based Programmes Around Art
INTRODUCTION Leading tours and educational programmes that are based on discussion, inquiry and interaction can be a scary business. Both for… Read More »Common Fears Around Leading Discussion-Based Programmes ( and How to Deal with Them)
SUMMARY Although I’d love to have a crystal ball and see into the future, I can’t predict what is going to happen in… Read More »13 Ways to Make your Online Experiences More Engaging and Interactive
SUMMARY Today I’m doing a deep dive on the most famous and well-known thinking routine of them all – See Think Wonder. I’m going… Read More »How to Use See Think Wonder in your Art Discussions
HOW TO USE ARTWORKS TO IMPROVE YOUR QUESTIONING SKILLS SUMMARY How can you improve your questioning skills without resorting to reading long lists of tips… Read More »How to Use Artworks to Improve your Questioning Skills
5 SIMPLE SLOW LOOKING ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER SUMMARY Today I’m sharing 5 simple slow looking ideas for the summer. In today’s fast-paced world,… Read More »5 Simple Slow Looking Activities for Summer
SUMMARY Today I’m exploring how to use the ‘Unveiling Stories’ thinking routine to investigate multiple layers of meaning within a photograph. WHAT IS ‘UNVEILING… Read More »How to use the Unveiling Stories thinking routine to Investigate Multiple Layers of Meaning in a Photograph
6 BEST PRACTICES FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN YOUR ART DISCUSSIONS SUMMARY Knowing what information to share, how to share it and when to… Read More »6 Best Practices for Sharing Information
SUMMARY Perspective-taking is about seeing a situation or understanding a concept from an alternative view point, such as that of someone else. It is a skill… Read More »Step Inside: Thinking Routines to Foster Perspective-Taking