Talking Shop is a virtual series of monthly Google Meets sessions focusing on topics within Art Education. This course provides North Dakota art educators with an opportunity to engage in conversations, share experiences, and learn from each other's diverse perspectives. Participants will explore various areas of interest and concern in Art Education, such as building art clubs, addressing sensitive topics, managing behaviors in the art room, rethinking lesson plans, building art programs, exploring tried and true practices, and personal artistic development.

Learning Objectives:
Acquire knowledge of various topics within Art Education.
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate different perspectives and strategies.
Foster collaboration and networking among North Dakota art educators.
Engage in reflective practice to enhance teaching effectiveness and professional growth.
Enhance art curriculum through innovative ideas and strategies.
Explore personal artistic growth and development.
Fulfill professional development requirements for course credits.