Online Learning Resources

GENERAL

Georgia Department of Education Fine Arts Resources

https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Fine-Arts.aspx

Instructional resources for fine arts teachers include

Kennedy Center Classroom Resources

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/

Free digital learning resources: lessons, articles, performance guides, how-tos and much more.

 

NCAS Model Cornerstone Assessments

https://www.nationalartsstandards.org

National Core Arts Standards in Dance, Media Arts, Music,Theatre and Visual Arts

 

SEADAE Arts Instructional Resources

https://www.seadae.org/arts-instructional-resources

Repository of instructional resources

 

Teaching Channel

https://learn.teachingchannel.com/videos

Collection of teaching videos including lesson demos and instructional ideas in the arts.

 

Media Literacy Now

https://medialiteracynow.org/resources-for-teachers/

Resources and tools for teachers, parents, and students.

 

The Art Career Project

https://www.theartcareerproject.com

Career exploration in the arts and provides students the ability to explore and research relevant careers, education/certification programs, and jobs.

College Board AP Review Classes

https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement/videos

Free, live AP review courses

Arts Ed NJ

Arts Ed NJ has created a special section of the Arts Ed NJ website with resources for arts educators. We have been working in close consultation with the Art Educators of New Jersey, Dance New Jersey, New Jersey Music Educators Association, Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey, and New Jersey Thespians to make available these resources to all of our educators and teaching artists. The pages include resources that are applicable to everyone (technology platforms and services) as well as individual pages for each discipline.

Center for Puppetry Arts

Center for Puppetry Arts has expanded its Digital Learning platform to include free live streaming. You can enjoy curriculum-based workshops and Digital Learning interactive puppet shows from the safety and comfort of home. All you need is an internet connection to join their Zoom rooms.

Google Arts and Culture

This site offers daily art exposure and potential lessons.

 

Kennedy Center Arts Edge

The Kennedy Center offers many free arts integration lessons for multiple subject areas.

MUSIC

Quaver Music

https://www.quavermusic.com/info/about/news-insights/covid-19-developments-e-learning-ideas-for-teachers-and-students/

Free access to general music activities and curriculum, most best accessed digitally

 

Sight Reading Factory

https://www.sightreadingfactory.com

Exercises, designed to be viewed on electronic devices (mobile and desktop), support sight-reading and sight-singing practice.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra for Kids

The DSO’s educational website for teachers, students and families, DSOkids.com includes classroom activities and resources such as composer biographies, instrument photos with sound demonstrations and an opportunity to join the DSO Kids Club.

MusicPlay Online

FREE access for the public to hundreds of music activities for PreK-6. Use login: snow and password: 2020.

NY Philharmonic for Kids

Free music education games and learning activities provided for all ages.

 

San Francisco Symphony for Kids

This website, in conjunction with the San Francisco Symphony’s live performances, provides a great way for people of all ages to hear, learn, have fun and play games with music.

 

Save the Music Foundation

A list of music education resources provided by VH1 Save the Music Education Foundation.

 

MusEDLab for all ages

Based at New York University, MusEDLab offers a host of ingenious, intuitive games – like Music Pizza for creating great grooves!

Country Music Hall of Fame Educational Resources

The Country Music Hall of Fame offers a variety of educational resources

for teachers and students. 

 

Texas Music Educators Association COVID Resources

A comprehensive and multi-tabbed listing of vocal music resources from the Texas Music Educators Association

THEATRE AND DANCE

Beat By Beat Teaching Drama Online

http://www.bbbpress.com/teaching-drama-online/

List of online resources to help keep your drama programs running

 

EdTA Resources for Creating Online Learning

https://learn.schooltheatre.org/resources-for-creating-online-learning

Guide to getting started along with a curated list of some of the best resources available to help build online learning experiences for your students to support you during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.   

 

Digital Theatre Plus  Practice and Practitioner Videos

https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/practice-and-practitioners

How to, practice, and process videos

 

National Dance Education Organization

https://www.ndeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=893257

Variety of resources for dance educators

 

Broadway Educators

http://broadwayeducators.com

Free materials to schools, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about a specific Broadway show, the professional theatre or the theatre as a communicative art form.

National Dance Education Organization

https://www.ndeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=893257&module_id=395468

On-Demand WebinarRecordings: Teaching Dance Online

American Theatre Wing

Working in the Theatre is The Wing’s Emmy® Nominated documentary series produced to entertain audiences by revealing theatre’s inner-workings, profiling industry luminaries, and taking a closer look at unique stories that surround important work. The videos are best suited for students in grades 9-12. Additional free resources are also available on the site. 

 

National Theatre

Free online theatre videos provided by the National Theatre.

Theatre Education Resource List

A list of many free theatre education activities and resources compiled by Florida Thespians.

 

Theatre Education Online Resources

Links to many online resources for theatre students and teachers.

 

Theatre Educator Pro

Theatre education resources, videos, and webinars provided at no cost.

 

VISUAL ART

Dixon At Home

https://www.dixon.org/dixonathome-blog

https://www.dixon.org/virtual-learning

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_Nm4s6ozSPqMN42aiiYVDbb97URk-Ux

Informal short videos, hands-on activity guides, demonstrations, and more for all ages

 

Art for Kids Hub

https://www.artforkidshub.com

Student, parent, and family activities for art making.

 

Art of Education University

https://theartofeducation.edu

Articles, videos, instructional ideas, and professional development opportunities for arts educators.

 

Metropolitan Museum of Art "MetKids"

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/

Interactive maps, videos, and more digital content designed especially for kids ages 7-12

 

Scholastic Art and Writing

https://www.artandwriting.org/what-we-do/educator-resources/educator-guides/

Discussions about art and writing and providing critical thinking activities.

 

Davis Art

https://www.davisart.com/free-resources/

Teachers have open access to a library of 25,000 fine art images as well as full use of student books and teacher editions.  

Art Educators of Minnesota

Links to free online resources for K-12 art students compiled by the Art Educators of Minnesota.

 

Davis Publishing

Davis is offering their digital resources FREE until the end of June. The site includes textbooks, teacher manuals, and more. 

 

Doodles Academy

A free art curriculum that is available virtually. It provides art projects that offer authentic art experiences for students — every student makes their own artistic decisions and walks away from the project with art work unique to them. Each project includes video tutorials and thorough lesson plans so that anyone can feel comfortable teaching art, regardless of their background or experience level. More, the art projects are aligned to topics and themes found in literacy, math, social studies, and science.

 

Frist Kids

Provided by the Frist Art Museum this site is perfect for students interested in knowing more about art. They have several videos, and each video has an art project you can make at home.

 

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems

Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio everyday for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together.

MORE ONLINE RESOURCES 

Arts Website Compilation

Americans for the Arts

 

Arts  Education Partnership

 

The Artists Safety Net

 

National Assembly of State Arts Agencies

 

National Endowment for the Arts

 

National Association  of Music Merchants (NAMM)

Band

Virtual Band Festival

 

Choir

Virtual Choir

Classical Music Archives

Classical  Music Archives

Coding

Learn to Code by Making Music

Collections of Resources

Techlearning.com

 

Free Online  Subscriptions

College Faculty

Advice for Newly Remote Teachers

Composer Diversity

Institute for  Composer Diversity

Copyright

What you need to know when teaching remotely

NAfME  Copyright Page

 

Hal Leonard FAQ for Distance Learning

Disabilities

Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During COVID-19

Q&A Services for Children with Disabilities

 

Chrome Extensions for Students with Special Needs

Facebook Groups Addressing Online Resources and Learning

Amazing Educational  Resources

 

Music Educators Creating Online Learning

Folk Music from around the World

Free Folk Music from around the World

Lesson Plans

NAfME Responding Lessons Using Library of Congress Primary  Sources

 

NAfME Model  Cornerstone Assessments (Lesson Plan Included)

 

Artsedge  Kennedy Center

Museum Free Virtual Tours

Museum Free Virtual Tours

Music In Our Schools Month®

Music In Our  Schools Month®

Music Lessons/Tips

Online Music Lesson Tips for Student and Teacher

NAMM & NAfME Webinar

Bridging the Gap: Teaching & Learning Online

Online Citizenship for Students

Online Citizenship Videos

Online Tips and Tricks

Resources for Educators during the Coronavirus Pandemic

 

International  School Services Information about Online Learning

 

Practical  Strategies and Resources

 

Online  Learning Plan

 

Tips and Tools for Teachers Teaching Remotely

Performers

Financial Resources for Performers

Professional Development

NAfME Webinar  PD (NAfME Academy®) – receive PD Hours. See also free webinars.

 

Music in a Minuet Blogs

 

Read Music Educator Journal Articles for PD Hours

Rock and Roll

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Free Online Learning

Social-Emotional Learning

Tips for Utilizing SEL in Composition Activities

 

SBO: Utilizing Social Emotional Learning for Reflection and  Growth

 

Seven Mindsets: How to Talk to Students about COVID-19

Steel Drum

Virtual Steel Drum

Struggling Students

Google Tools for Struggling Students

Student Perspective

The Students’ Voice during COVID-19

 

How One Person with Autism Feels about COVID-19

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Talk with Us

Teacher Care

EdSurge

 

Edutopia - A Mindset for the Moment

 

I Love My Job  But It’s Killing Me (free download)

Technology

Ultimate Free Music Tech Guide

 

Music Tech Tools

Ted Talks

Music Ted Talks

Tutorials

Zoom Tutorial

 

Using Zoom in Music Mode – important audio setting information

 

How to Be a Better Online Teacher

 

How to Navigate Google Docs Formatting

 

How to Make Lesson Videos

Virtual Concerts

NPR Virtual Concerts

 

NPR Tiny Desk  Concerts

 

MET Opera

 

Virtual Rehearsal Toolkit

 

Jazz  Livestream

 

Alternatives to Creating a Virtual Choir

Tennessee Arts Academy

Belmont University / 1900 Belmont Blvd. / Nashville,TN 37212

Email: taa@belmont.edu / Phone: 615-460-5451

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